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Samurai-specific Osaka Castle Guides Private tours in armor Photo

From $209 • 2 hours 30 minutes • Bushi no Homare Co., Ltd. • Japan, Osaka • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

Experience the rich history of Osaka Castle through a private tour that immerses participants in the world of the samurai. Lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, this unique tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those looking to connect with Japan's cultural heritage. Guests can don authentic samurai armor or traditional kimonos, enhancing the experience as they explore the castle's storied grounds. The tour also includes a lecture on Bushido or Yamato Nadeshiko, providing deeper insights into the values and traditions of the samurai era. Participants will receive professional photographs sent directly to their email, capturing their memorable experience in Osaka.

Inclusions

Taxes ➤ Tips
Photography - Data sent to designated email address
Bushido or Yamato Nadeshiko Guide Lecture
Samurai armor for men; armor or kimono for women
Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia

Exclusions

Osaka Castle Museum is not included.
Meals and Beverages
Parking Fees / Bus Fees ➤ Station/Hotel Transfers
Other Personal Expenses
Movie Recording* (Paid Option). Included if you select the optional "Record Samurai Sword Experience

Itinerary

Step 1

In 1931 (Showa 6), in conjunction with the reconstruction of Osaka Castle's castle tower, this purely Japanese-style garden was developed by the city of Osaka as the garden of Kishu Palace, which was built on the east side at the time.

The central pond has an area of 300 tsubo (300 tsubo) in the shape of a crane wing, with a rocky mountain in the background. From the south side of the pond, the garden has been designed so that you can enjoy the view of the castle tower.

Step 2

[16 guns and horizontal arrows]
Teppo-Haza has 16 guns in total, 8 with Kasaishi crenels and 8 with maruhasama on the earthen wall (of which 2 are on each Kasaishi crenel on the top of the megalith). Originally, there was a tamon turret on the stone walls on both sides of the earthen wall, and on the left side of the earthen bridge there was a kuruwa where a horizontal arrow could be hung.
View of Sakuramon Dobashi Bridge from Yokoyakake Point of Sakuramon Gate. Every earthen bridge in Osaka Castle always has a crossbar.

Osaka Castle

is the most difficult castle to attack, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to unify the country.
It is 55 meters above the ground, with five levels and eight stories. The golden ornamentation everywhere shines brilliantly, including the ornate ornamentation of the shachi on the topmost roof and the fushitora (tiger) under the kagaran (columns). It is known as a representative example of castle architecture that rises dignifiedly against the blue sky.

Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.

Step 4

This shrine is located in front of Osaka Castle's Sakura Gate and is dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Lord Toyotomi Hideyori, and Lord Toyotomi Hidenaga. The ruins of Osaka Castle are where the followers of Ishiyama Honganji Temple fought against Oda Nobunaga's onslaught for 11 years during the famous Battle of Ishiyama. The area was so fortified that even Nobunaga gave up on conquering it and made peace with it, so Hideyoshi chose this area to pacify the country and build his castle, and is said to have the closest connection to the enshrined deity. It is considered to be the perfect sacred area for worship.

Step 5

After the winter campaign in Osaka, Ieyasu devised a strategy against the Toyotomi side and included in the terms of the peace agreement the reclamation of the moat. In this way, not only the outer moat but also the inner moat, Ninomaru and Sannomaru, were reclaimed. And after stripping Osaka Castle...Osaka Natsu no Jin⚔ begins the war.

Osaka Castle

has four entrances and exits. One of them is Aoyamon. The gate in the square there is called Aoyamon.

You may think it is an important cultural property because of its magnificent Aoyamon, but unfortunately it is not, as it was restored.

Step 7

Gokurakubashi" as a bridge to the Paradise

During the Osaka Summer Battle

Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, committed suicide immediately after the castle fell.
A monument that is believed to be the place of their suicide is located in this vicinity.

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.
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.
Please use the restroom before dressing.