Samurai Armor Experience and Matcha Tasting in Osaka

Bushido Plan 

➤Experience the Full Scope of Bushido After Completing a Samurai’s Greatest Moment

“Uphold honor, remain true to one’s sense of justice, and die with dignity.”
1- The Experience of Seppuku / The Most Solemn Moment of Resolve
Seppuku is not merely suicide; it is the **“ultimate ritual”**, imbued with a unique spirituality and aesthetic.
2- The Experience of the Executioner / Learning the Compassion of the Samurai
The role of the executioner is to behead the person immediately after they have committed seppuku.

Through the experiences of both the person performing seppuku and the executioner, you will come to understand that the true meaning of “how to die beautifully” in Bushido is “〇〇.”

＞For more details, see the manager's production booklet

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Activity,0
➤ Learing a kimono, a symbol of Japan,you will experience traditional culture
Zen" is alive and well in our traditional culture of calligraphy and tea ceremony, and is imbued with the aesthetic sense of Japanese culture. By learning these arts, one can acquire the spirit of courtesy, manners, beautiful gestures, and hospitality. Before experiencing this, you will be asked to change into kimono.

Activities,1
➤ Practice calligraphy
Learn how to prepare yourself for calligraphy, and practice how to hold a brush and use tools.
Practice basic brush strokes such as “tome”, “hane”, and “harai”.
Choose a Kanji character and follow the stroke order to practice.
Samurai risk their lives to entertain and be entertained.
（Time Required‐30 min）

Activities,1.5
➤ Samurai Shodo (Words of resignation)
Resignation is literally a person's resignation from this world, or the words he writes to say goodbye to this world as he prepares to die. They are his last words,
The participants will write the kanji they have just chosen, paying attention to the technique.
（10 min）

Activities,2
➤ Samurai Tea Ceremony
The master of the tea ceremony prepares and serves powdered green tea to the guests.
This is a great way to learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality.
Honor" in the spirit of Bushido... In other words, by placing emphasis on "honor"...Samurai risk their lives to entertain and be entertained.
（30 min）

Activities,3
➤ Iaidou/Samurai Sword
You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.
Through the martial art of Iaido, we hone our swordsmanship and cultivate our spirit (learning the samurai spirit), thereby walking the path of Bushido.
For a samurai, training is the very essence of his way of life, continuing until the very moment of death
※Trial cutting with a real sword will not be available for the time being.➤The event is currently underway
（40 min）

Activities,4
➤ Samurai Armor in The Battle of Osaka
Wear a suit of armor and participate in the battle. You will be photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle, pretending to be the best soldier．
（30 min）

Activities,5
➤ Photo-A symbol of the Samurai's history of warfare and power
It is April 1615, and the “Osaka Summer Battle” has begun. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, wear armor and go into battle. You will be photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle, pretending to be the best soldier．
（Time Required‐40 min）

Option - Activities,6
➤ Seppuku✕Harakiri
A samurai must be prepared to die for his lord. This is because the most important virtue for a samurai is righteousness, and it is only for the sake of righteousness that he must act.
How to die beautifully (which is a paradox of how to live beautifully)... Bushido pursues a beautiful death with these things in mind.
Samurai were honored to die in battle. If that was not possible, he would choose to die in pain, to make a name for himself.

➤Meeting point landmark
A wooden sign that reads “Honor of the Samurai” is the landmark.
The landmark is a rack with "Samurai Honor" activity pamphlets in front of the store. There are also kimonos and hakama hanging out to dry, so that may be an even better landmark.

➤Meeting time
Please arrive 30 minutes before your reserved experience time for instructions and changing clothes.

➤By train
A. 1-minute walk from Osaka Business Park Station (Exit 1) on the Osaka Municipal Subway
B. Approximately 2 minutes walk from "Osaka Castle Park" Station on JR Osaka Municipal Subway L
C. Approximately 10 minutes walk from the West Exit of Kyobashi Station on JR

➤Walking route
A.Osaka Business Park Station
7 minutes (500 m) [ ]
B. Osaka Castle Park Station
3 minutes (260 m) [ ]
C.Kyobashi Station
12 minutes (850 m) [ ]

➤No parking available

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Strike a pose in authentic samurai armor against the backdrop of the majestic Osaka Castle! A once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable samurai photo shoo

With the majestic Osaka Castle behind you, you become the protagonist of history.
The ultimate samurai photo experience that will leave a lasting impression on your heart.
​“I want to wear authentic armor and take a striking photo in front of a Japanese castle.”
The photo shoot in this magnificent location—a dream for visitors to Japan and history lovers alike—is finally a reality.
​With the towering main keep as your backdrop, you’ll pose in authentic samurai armor, the very symbol of the samurai.
This photo session, presented on an overwhelming scale, is a special experience offered exclusively to guests who select our facility’s [Honor Plan & Pilgrimage Plan].
​Going beyond a mere commemorative photo, the moment you don the heavy armor and stand before the stone walls and gates that breathe history—you’ll transform from a mere observer of history into a “warrior” living in that very era.
​A Spectacular Location: A dramatic photo shoot with the awe-inspiring Osaka Castle—like a scene from a movie—as the backdrop, capturing an authentic atmosphere that goes beyond mere props.
​The Weight and Exhilaration of the Real Thing: A sublime moment where you feel the weight of the intricately crafted armor, draw the gaze of passersby, and awaken the warrior’s soul within.
​A Treasure for a Lifetime: Capture a beautiful and powerful “masterpiece” as a highlight of your life or as the best memory of your stay in Japan.
​That thrilling, heart-pounding sensation when you stand in front of the camera.
Capture your own special tale of valor in a photograph as an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime highlight.