Honor - Experience Budo & Culture once practiced by the samurai

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

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）

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.

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”.
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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.

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.

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

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesThai, Chinese, Malay, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

➤ 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

Options

Recording the Bushido

Duration: 4 hours: Document all Bushido Plan activities with photos and videos
Matcha and Wagashi
The Glory of the Samurai : Samuraihonor Store ➤ Osaka Castle Park ➤ Outer Moat ➤ Aoyamon Gate ➤ Gokuraku Bridge ➤ Round Trip ➤ Samuraihonor Store
Video shooting and editing: Record a movie of you during your experience to pass on the honor of the Samurai.

Samurai Bushido Plan

Experience of Hara-kiri: Bushido is to die with honor.
+Honor（Tea ceremony▶︎Samurai calligraphy▶︎Trial Cutting Sword▶︎ Samurai Armor➤Osaka Catle）
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Honor plan (Tea ceremony, calligraphy, swordsmanship, battle, samurai,Osaka castle)+Harakiri
Matcha and Wagashi
The Glory of the Samurai : Samuraihonor Store ➤ Osaka Castle Park ➤ Outer Moat ➤ Aoyamon Gate ➤ Gokuraku Bridge ➤ Round Trip ➤ Samuraihonor Store

Samurai Honor Inheritance Plan

The Full Experience of the Way: Tea ceremony ▶︎ Samurai calligraphy ▶︎ Trial Cutting Sword ▶︎ Samurai Armor ▶︎ Osaka castle
Matcha and Wagashi
The Glory of the Samurai : Samuraihonor Store ➤ Osaka Castle Park ➤ Outer Moat ➤ Aoyamon Gate ➤ Gokuraku Bridge ➤ Round Trip ➤ Samuraihonor Store

What's included

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

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

What to expect

The beginning of Bushido involves dressing in samurai wear.
Activities,1 ➤ Practice calligraphy
Learn how to prepare yourself for calligraphy, and practice how to hold a brush and use tools.
Activities,1.5 ➤ 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.

Activities,2 ➤ 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.

Activities,3 ➤ Samurai Sword Trial cutting
Experience the best cutting edge in the world. （Time Required‐30 min）

Activities,4 ➤ Samurai Armor in The Battle of Osaka Wear a suit of armor and participate in the battle. pretending to be the best soldier．（Time Required‐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‐30 min）

Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1， 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.
2， 2 minutes walk from Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.
3， 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Kyobashi station on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Tozai Line.

End point

1， 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.
2， 2 minutes walk from Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.
3， 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Kyobashi station on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Tozai Line.

Additional information

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
The default language is English. Due to limited staff availability for languages other than the default, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
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
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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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