Step into the role of Top Samurai/Shogun , rally your soldiers, and give the order to march

1:30 Hours Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 6+Guided by Bushi no Homare Co., Ltd. 5.0 from 4 reviews

Why we love it?

This immersive 1.5-hour experience in Osaka offers a hands-on opportunity to don authentic samurai armor such as Ō-yoroi or Tōsei-gusoku, allowing you to physically feel the weight and presence of a Sengoku-period general. After costume fitting and mental preparation, you’ll practice traditional sword techniques, including an optional test cut with a real katana, all while performing battle shouts to boost morale just as samurai did before heading into battle. The program recreates the Departure Ceremony, a ritual where generals led their troops by example, combining physical movement with historical context. This activity suits travelers interested in Japanese history, martial arts, and immersive cultural experiences, especially those who want to engage actively rather than observe. The session takes place near Osaka Castle, adding a meaningful backdrop to the samurai-themed event.

Itinerary

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Katana➤"The weight of the sword itself" rather than "brute strength"

Teachings of the Ancients
In swordsmanship manuals and other texts, one frequently encounters descriptions such as “One should cut using the weight of the sword” and “If you apply force, the blade will turn away (become angled).” Ultimately, the ideal is to use one’s own muscle strength “solely to support the sword’s trajectory and guide it at the correct angle,” while entrusting the actual destructive power to **“sword weight × velocity”**.

[General’s March-Out Experience] Authentic Armor, Sword-Cutting Practice, and Battle Shouts to Inspire Your Troops!

Don authentic armor, practice cutting with a real sword, and inspire your allies with a battle cry! The ultimate general’s experience: wave your military fan and order your troops into battle.

Become a great general of the Warring States period and inspire your soldiers on the front lines in this exhilarating activity. Don heavy, authentic armor, stand before the battle banner, and with a battle cry, cleave a bundle of straw in two with a real sword! After raising morale to its peak with your overwhelming martial might, swing your military fan powerfully and shout the command, “Let’s march!” This is the ultimate immersive historical experience program, allowing you to fully feel the extraordinary tension of being the protagonist of a historical drama and the exhilaration of leading a massive army.

Your very own departure ceremony, etched into the pages of history.
This program is an immersive historical activity that fully recreates the “Ceremony of Departure,” in which a Sengoku-period general would personally stand at the front lines to raise the morale of the entire army to its peak. It is not merely cosplay or a spectator experience; by physically moving, raising your voice, and feeling the authentic weight of the armor, you will relive the very scene witnessed by the warlords of old.
[Experience Flow]
* Military Council and Dressing (Physical and Mental Preparation)
  First, a professional kimono stylist will help you don authentic armor weighing dozens of kilograms (you can choose from styles such as “Ō-yoroi” or “Tōsei-gusoku”). As the weight of the iron and leather bears down on your entire body, a sense of resolve and responsibility as a general will naturally arise.
* Demonstration of Martial Might (Test Cut with a Real Sword)
  As the time for departure approaches, you’ll head to an outdoor stage (or dojo) surrounded by battle curtains. Surrounding you are soldiers (extras, staff, or your companions) waiting for your command. Shouting “Ei! Ei!” from the depths of your being, you swing your real sword (nihonto) through the taut atmosphere and cleanly cleave a bundle of straw in two. You demonstrate your martial prowess and your determination to win to the entire army.
* The Fateful Command (Let’s March!)
  Amid the fervor of the test cut, with morale at its peak, you sheathe your sword and take up your military fan. Surveying the entire army, you swing the fan powerfully forward and issue the grand command: “Let’s march out!” The thunderous “Ooo!” from the soldiers and the sound of the conch shell that erupt in response envelop you in an unprecedented sense of exhilaration.
This is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that cuts through the stress and pressures of daily life, awakening your decisiveness and vitality as a leader.

3 Highlights
* The Ultimate Escape from the Ordinary and Stress Relief
  The combination of a “war cry” shouted from the depths of your soul and a “test cut” where you swing a real sword to cleave objects in two creates a supreme sense of catharsis that you simply cannot experience in modern society. It’s an exhilarating sensation that blows away your daily stress.
* Overwhelming Immersion Through a Commitment to “Authenticity”
  Experience the weight and sharpness of a genuine sword—not a replica—along with the solid heft of authentically crafted armor. Combined with theatrical elements like the sound of a conch shell and the cheers of extras, you’ll feel a realistic sense of tension, as if you’ve truly traveled back in time.
* Awakening Leadership and Confidence
  Gripping the military fan, standing at the head of a vast army, and commanding, “Let’s march!” strongly stimulates self-esteem and leadership skills. It is also highly effective for team-building workshops or as a “good luck ritual” before embarking on a new challenge.

Trial Class Schedule

Activity,1
➤ Preparation
The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume (dogi and hakama) and become a Samurai.

Activity,2
➤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.

Activity,3
➤Explanation of swords and Samurai manners
Born into a samurai family, boys learn how to use a sword with a wooden sword from an early age, and are allowed to wear a serious sword at the age of 15. At that time, he realizes his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.
In this way Samurai learned from their parents the pride of always carrying a Japanese sword and the responsibility of carrying a dangerous weapon in public.
Samurai also lived inseparable lives with their swords. Even in peaceful times without war, they never parted with their swords, always keeping them close to protect themselves. Even while eating with their families or sleeping, they slept in a way that allowed them to draw their swords immediately if needed.
Hence, he carries it with him in every situation, never leaving his skin.

Activities,4
➤ Walking with a sword belt and practicing the gestures of walking.
A samurai walks with a sword in his belt.
Insert the sword into the belt at the waist with the blade side facing up.
When walking, they walk on the left side of the road so that the sheaths of their swords do not come into contact with each other. The bushido also keeps the sword's koiguchi cut and ready to be drawn at any time.

Activities,5
➤ Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.
Swinging the sword from the stance
Battou - Pulling the sword out of the scabbard (to cut)
Chiburui - the process of symbolically removing blood from the blade of a sword after cutting a person
Nottou - Returning the sword to its sheath (after blood-burui) action

Activities,6
➤ Experience sword techniques directly from a master, including basic kata and stances, sword swings.
➤ Swing the sword from the stance of
When swinging the sword down, be aware that you are swinging with the weight of the sword, without using your arm strength.
If you are swinging correctly, you will hear a "hi-nari" sound from the sword.

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Activities,7
➤Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Samurai sword.Experience the world's best cutting performance.

Activities,8
➤ Try on Samurai Armor
Wearing Samurai Armor and Helmet when going into battle
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Before heading into battle, samurai would don their armor, draw their swords, and display their dignity and beauty to boost morale.
Note➤ The experience of performing a slashing maneuver with a real sword while wearing armor is available as a separate option.

Activities,9
➤ Photographing Samurai Armor

Meeting / Pickup

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Please Note

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
  • Drawing swords is dangerous; please do not do so without permission.
  • Armor Sizes and Types Depending on your height, weight, etc., you may not be able to wear your desired armor.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $104.28 Per 1 adult