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Honor - Experience Samurai & traditional Culture to the fullest

from $202

Duration

3 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

Go to Osaka Castle to fight! Take photos as a samurai in armour at Osaka Castle, one of the most popular tourist attractions. Special experience for Honor and Bushido plans only.

Learing a kimono, a symbol of Japan,you will experience traditional culture

Activities,1 ➤ 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. （Time Required‐30 min）

Activities,2 ➤ 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”. Ch

Activities,2.5 ➤ Samurai Calligraphy (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.

Since it's a private group, if the whole family joins, it's all yours.

Activities,3 ➤ Samurai Sword Trial cutting You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.

Began with a bow Based on the idea of training with the power of the ancient god of war, a shrine is enshrined in the dojo, and training begins and ends with a bow before the shrine.

Trial Slashing Demonstration by a master swordsman Experience the world's sharpest real samurai sword for yourself.

Experience sword techniques directly from a master, including basic kata and stances, sword swings.

Participants will try their hand at sword cutting with a samurai sword. There is no end to training

Sword drawing is not merely the act of drawing a sword and striking; it is a martial art aimed at training both mind and body and improving oneself.

During the Warring States period, only samurai were allowed to carry swords, and swords came to be regarded as the soul of the samurai and a symbol of their status.

Children born to samurai become samurai. ※Armor sizes suitable for children around age 10 are also kept on hand.

Activities,4 ➤ Samurai Armor in The Battle of Osaka Wear a suit of armor and participate in the battle

Activities,5 ➤ Photo-A symbol of the Samurai's history of warfare and power

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‐30 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. （Time Required‐30 min）

➤ Location of the meeting (trial)
The activity lesson is held at Samurai Honor, a one-minute walk from Osaka-jo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, which is the entrance to Osaka Castle.

➤ Express your whole body dynamically and put your soul into one character - Words of resignation

➤ Samurai risk their lives to entertain,are entertained at the risk of their lives. - Omotenashi

➤ Experience swordsmanship related to Bushido

➤ Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword!
Experience the world's best cutting performance.
This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.

➤ Before going to war, the Samurai would wear armor and draw their swords to show and inspire their dignity and beauty

➤ A photo was taken with Osaka Castle in the background, wearing armor.

※ Optional Harakiri
➤ Samurai were honored to die in battle. If that was not possible, he would choose to die in pain

Inclusions

Samurai outfit (Armor and Hakama)
Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
Photography - Data sent to designated email address
Taxes・Tips
Traditional Japanese Matcha (Green Tea) and Wagashi（Japanese Sweets）
Tip or gratuity
Food & drinks

Exclusions

Traditional Japanese Matcha (Green Tea) and Japanese Sweets
Parking fee
Other Personal Expenses/For example Movie Shooting* (Paid Option)

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Step 1

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
The default language is English. Due to limited staff availability for languages other than the default, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
Please understand and cooperate with these precautions. We require you to sign a liability waiver before the experience.
An instructor with 10 years of swordsmanship experience will handle the Japanese sword and provide instruction before the experience.
Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation, regardless of whether you contact us, we may refuse entry.
Please use the restroom before dressing.
Armor Sizes and Types/Depending on your height, weight, etc., you may not be able to wear your preferred armor. Please consult at the front desk on the day and select authentic armor. *Armor sizes are generally suitable for heights up to 185cm and weights up to 100kg.
As you will sweat easily while wearing hakama or armor and practicing swordsmanship, please arrive dressed as follows:
Assistants will help you put on hakama and armor. You cannot put them on yourself.
Smartphone Photography/Personal photography with smartphones is permitted, provided you do not take selfies or photograph other guests.
Please refrain from using fixed tripods or recording videos, as these may disturb other guests.
Drawing swords is dangerous. Do not do so without permission