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Overview
On May 3, 2027 only, seize the exclusive opportunity to become an authentic samurai in Kyoto and join local residents for the Kameoka festival honoring legendary warrior Akechi Mitsuhide. Your seamless journey includes private taxi transfers, professional fitting in real samurai armor, and riding on horseback in a vibrant 60-minute parade. Accompanied by a dedicated guide and interpreter, you will attend a sacred Shinto ceremony at the historic Tamba Kameyama Castle Ruins, receive a traditional jinbei to keep, and savor fine Japanese cuisine inside a stunning 130-year-old historic estate. Complete with a keepsake frame to mark your journey, this strictly limited single-day experience offers an unprecedented blend of luxury, living history, and deep cultural immersion.
Options
Horseback Riding incl.
Pickup included
Horseback Riding NOT incl.
Pickup included
What's included
Wear authentic samurai armor.
English speaking guide
Attend a Shinto ceremony
Lunch
Taxi transfers: Pick-up: Accommodation (within Kameoka City) or JR Kameoka Station → Event Venue Drop-off: Event Venue → Accommodation (within Kameoka City) / JR Kameoka Station, etc.
Commemorative photo and photo frame as a gift.
Change into traditional Japanese summer clothing “jinbei” (you may take the jinbei home)
Participate in the festival as a samurai on horseback
Dinner
Bottled water
What to expect
Kameoka
50m
Arrival at Samurai Festival venue. Put on Samurai armor
Ruins of Kameyama Castle
30m · Admission ticket included
Shinto ceremony starts
Kameoka
1h
Samurai Festival starts
Kameoka
15m
Arrival at Restaurant
Kameoka
30m
Change into jinbei
Kameoka
1h
Traditional Japanese Lunch at Ganko Kyoto Kameoka Rakuraku-so
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
Pick-up and Drop-off location can be changed upon request (limited to Kameoka City)
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
