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Overview
- Dress in authentic samurai armor at Sasayama Castle.
- Capture unforgettable photos as you embody the spirit of a samurai warrior.
- Explore Sasayama’s preserved samurai residences and merchant districts.
- Visit local museums and samurai homes for a deeper cultural experience.
Activity location
- Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 日本、〒600-8216 京都府京都市下京区東塩小路町 京都駅ビル | Kyoto Station has two major exits: the north side, called 'Central Exit,' and the south side, called 'Hachijo Exit.' The Central Exit is on the side with Kyoto Tower and leads to the local train area. Near the Central Exit ticket gates, you'll find the 'Midori-no-Madoguchi' (JR Ticket Office). Your guide will be waiting for you inside this office. If the office is very crowded, they will be just outside the entrance.
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, Jul 15
What's included, what's not
- Samurai armor dressing experience at Sasayama Castle
- Guided walking tour of the historic samurai town
- Entry fees for selected historical sites (samurai residences, museums)
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation guidance from the meeting point to Sasayama
- Transportation fees (train, bus, or taxi)
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Additional admission fees for optional sites
- Travel insurance
What you can expect
Become a samurai for a day in an authentic castle town! Try on a beautifully crafted suit of samurai armour modelled after legendary warriors like Oda Nobunaga and Takeda Shingen. Capture epic photos inside Sasayama Castle, and explore the charming streets of this historic town.
Start the day by meeting your guide at one of the designated pick-up locations: Kyoto Station, Osaka Station, or Sannomiya Station (Kobe). From there, travel together to the picturesque town of Tamba-Sasayama using a combination of train and bus. (Alternatively, a taxi can be arranged in place of the bus for more convenience.)
If you don't need a pick-up, then, meet your guide in front of Sasayama Castle. Choose “without a pick-up” when booking.
Once you arrive in Sasayama, head straight to the castle for your samurai armour dressing experience. Try on meticulously crafted samurai armour, and feel like a warrior from Japan’s feudal era as you step inside Sasayama Castle for a memorable photo session.
After your armour experience, enjoy a delicious traditional Japanese lunch in a local restaurant, giving you a chance to relax and take in the charming town atmosphere.
Next, embark on a leisurely stroll through Sasayama’s preserved traditional townscape areas. Explore the historic samurai residences and merchant districts, where the atmosphere of the Edo period still lingers. During this part of the tour, we can tailor your experience by visiting local historical museums, samurai residences, or even sake breweries. (Please note that sake breweries are usually closed on Tuesdays.)
This is the end of the tour if you have chosen “without a pick-up”.
End your tour by returning to the meeting point where you started your day in Kyoto, Osaka, or Kobe, with a wealth of memories and a deeper appreciation for Japan’s samurai history.
Location
Activity location
- Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 日本、〒600-8216 京都府京都市下京区東塩小路町 京都駅ビル | Kyoto Station has two major exits: the north side, called 'Central Exit,' and the south side, called 'Hachijo Exit.' The Central Exit is on the side with Kyoto Tower and leads to the local train area. Near the Central Exit ticket gates, you'll find the 'Midori-no-Madoguchi' (JR Ticket Office). Your guide will be waiting for you inside this office. If the office is very crowded, they will be just outside the entrance.
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan