Samurai Restaurant Ticket with Sushi, 1 Drink & Matcha Sweet Set 18+

Kabukicho’s Samurai Restaurant puts dinner and a stage show in the same ticket: you get sushi, one drink, matcha and Japanese sweets, plus a performance built around music, costumes, choreography, and visual effects. It’s more theatrical than a quiet meal, and more of a night out than a lesson in samurai history.

I like the meal-and-show combination, which makes a short visit feel like a complete evening plan, and the choice of about 20 drinks, including non-alcoholic options. One consideration: the venue admits people aged 18 and over, but Japan’s legal drinking age is 20, so anyone aged 18 or 19 should plan on a soft drink.

At a glance

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• Sushi comes with the ticket: Have a sushi set before or during the show, with matcha and Japanese sweets also included. The matcha may be replaced with another type.
• The performance is theatrical: Expect music, costumes, choreography, lights, and visual effects, not a formal history presentation.
• Choose one included drink: Options number about 20 and include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• There are three listed reception times: 10:30, 13:30, and 16:00. The earliest package starts at US$61.15; later times cost more.
• Age rules need attention: Entry is limited to people aged 18 and over, while alcohol is legal only from age 20 in Japan.
• Plan for a short visit: The venue portion is listed as 1 hour 40 minutes, though the overall schedule shows a 10:30 departure and 12:30 return for the morning option.

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Kabukicho’s dinner-and-show format

Samurai Restaurant Time sits in Kabukicho, a central Shinjuku entertainment district. The appeal is simple: instead of choosing between a meal and a show, you get both in one booking. The performance is the main event, while sushi and a drink give you something to enjoy around it.

Keep your expectations in the right lane. This is a theatrical entertainment experience, not a museum visit or a detailed account of Japan’s samurai past. You’re buying a lively stage production with dramatic costumes, energetic music, choreography, and visual effects. If you enjoy a night out with a bold, deliberately over-the-top style, that mix could be a good fit. If you want a quiet dinner or a historically focused performance, it may not be.

The venue also appears to make an effort to help international visitors. Staff have been praised for trying to speak visitors’ languages, a useful touch when you’re checking in, collecting your ticket and drink voucher, and getting settled. The sushi has also earned warm praise, though the menu information provided does not specify the pieces or ingredients, so don’t book expecting a particular sushi selection.

What happens during the visit

For the morning option, reception is at 10:30 and the show begins at 10:50. Arrive on time: the instructions say late arrivals may have their reservation canceled, and you should be seated before the main performance starts. At the entrance on the first floor, present your confirmation email and proof of age. You’ll receive your performance ticket, drink voucher, and seat number.

The venue portion is listed as 1 hour 40 minutes. The itinerary also gives a 12:30 return, but the information does not clearly explain whether transportation to or from the restaurant is included. The address is in Kabukicho, at Samurai Restaurant Time, B1, Taro’s Building, 1 Chome-7-7 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City. Check your booking details about the departure and return arrangements before you set your day around them.

Once inside, you can expect a sushi meal and one drink alongside the performance. You can select from about 20 alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices, including beer, cocktails, sake, wine, and soft drinks. The package also includes matcha and Japanese sweets, although the matcha may be substituted with another type.

There are two breaks during the show, giving you a chance to order more food or drinks if you wish. Those extra items are sold for cash only, so bring some yen if you think you’ll want more than the included set. You cannot bring outside food or drinks into the venue.

The food and drink: a useful part of the package

The sushi matters because it makes the ticket feel more like a small evening package than admission alone. You don’t need to arrange dinner elsewhere before the performance, and the included drink adds a simple choice at the table. For a short outing in the middle of a busy Tokyo itinerary, that convenience has real value.

Still, the food is one part of a performance ticket, not a sushi-focused dining booking. The available details don’t promise a particular number of pieces, a specific fish selection, or dietary substitutions. If you have allergies or strict dietary needs, ask before booking rather than assuming the set can be changed.

The drink choice is broad enough to suit different preferences, and a soft drink is allowed instead of alcohol. Keep Japan’s age rules in mind: the venue is for people aged 18 and over, but the legal drinking age is 20. If you are 18 or 19, you can enter if you meet the venue’s age requirement, but choose a non-alcoholic drink. Bring valid identification; the venue may ask to confirm your age.

Matcha and Japanese sweets round out the meal, but there is a small caveat: the matcha may be replaced with another type. If matcha is a key reason you’re considering this package, treat it as a possibility rather than a guarantee.

Choosing a showtime and judging the price

The three listed reception times are 10:30, 13:30, and 16:00, with starts at 10:50, 14:00, and 16:30 respectively. Prices begin at US$61.15 for the morning option, rise to US$69.79 for the early afternoon, and reach US$71.39 for the late afternoon. The later slots cost more, so compare the actual date and time you want before booking.

The ticket’s value depends on how you rate the show. You are paying for admission, the sushi set, one drink, matcha and sweets, and a live performance. If you want a compact, ready-made entertainment plan and expect to enjoy the spectacle, bundling those parts can be convenient. If the show is not your thing, the food and drink alone may not justify the ticket price.

The morning option has the lowest listed price and a clear schedule: reception at 10:30, performance at 10:50, and a listed return at 12:30. Afternoon options may fit better if you want to keep the morning free, but cost more. The start time can shift 30 minutes earlier, with notice sent by email or chat, so check your messages before leaving.

Practical details that can save you trouble

Bring your passport or another valid ID. The venue may ask to verify your age, and without proof you could be refused entry. Anyone under 18 is not allowed in, even with an adult, and there is no refund if someone underage is turned away.

Arrive before the entrance time and check in on the first floor. Late entry may lead to cancellation, and latecomers or no-shows are not refunded. If you are bringing large luggage, free lockers are available, and staff can take large bags.

The show can be canceled due to natural disasters or equipment problems. In that case, the operator says it will contact you by email or chat and refund the payment to the card used for booking. For a voluntary cancellation, a full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, in local time. Changes are allowed until 24 hours before the activity, subject to restrictions for some booking types.

Who is likely to enjoy this

This is a good match for couples or friends looking for an unusual evening in Shinjuku, especially if you like stage shows and want food included rather than arranging dinner separately. First-time visitors to Tokyo may also appreciate having one clear, centrally located activity that combines a meal, a drink, and entertainment.

It’s less suitable if you want a calm dining room, a deep account of samurai history, or a fully specified sushi menu. It also requires careful planning for anyone aged 18 or 19, since entry is allowed from 18 but alcohol is not legal until 20. And if you’re carrying bulky bags, use the venue’s lockers rather than expecting to keep everything with you.

Should you book it?

Book this package if you want a short, high-energy Kabukicho outing and like the idea of pairing a live show with sushi, a drink, and sweets. The friendly effort to communicate across languages and the positive word on the sushi add appeal, but the show is the real reason to go. Choose another plan if you’re after a quiet meal or a history-focused experience, and confirm the transport details if the listed departure and return times affect your plans.

FAQ

How long does the experience last?

The venue portion is listed as 1 hour 40 minutes. For the morning option, the schedule shows departure at 10:30 and return at 12:30.

What food and drinks are included?

The package includes a sushi meal, one drink from about 20 alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and matcha with Japanese sweets. The matcha may be substituted with another type.

Can I enter if I am under 18?

No. The venue does not admit anyone under 18, even when accompanied by an adult, and no refund is given if an underage person is refused entry.

Can someone aged 18 or 19 choose an alcoholic drink?

No. The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. People aged 18 or 19 should choose a soft drink.

What should I bring to check in?

Bring your reservation confirmation email and proof of age, such as a passport or ID card. You need these to receive your performance ticket, drink voucher, and seat number.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, based on local time. The operator may also cancel due to natural disasters or equipment problems and says it will refund the payment in that case.