Honor - Experience Budo & Culture once practiced by the samurai
About
➤ 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.
- Up to 8 travelers in the group
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）
Sample menu
Waso➤Japanese clothes
Men will wear hakama and women will change into kimono as wives of samurai.
(Children's version is also available for children over 6 years old)
Practice calligraphy
Activities,1 ➤ Learn how to prepare yourself for calligraphy, and practice how to hold a brush and use tools. （Time Required‐20 min）
Seppuku✕Harakiri
Option - Activities,6
➤A samurai must be prepared to die for his lord. This is because the most important virtue for a samurai is righteousness,
Zen
Both calligraphy and tea ceremony are closely related to Zen.
Bushido
Bushido is an awareness of the mindset (swordsmanship) and way of life (fighting in armor) of the samurai in a samurai society.
Photos
Reviews
19 on Viator · 20 on Tripadvisor
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)
Not included
- Traditional Japanese Matcha (Green Tea) and Japanese Sweets
- Parking fee
- Other Personal Expenses/For example Movie Shooting* (Paid Option)
Before you go
- 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.
Meeting & pickup
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.
Starts from
- Recording the BushidoDuration: 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 PlanExperience 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 PlanThe 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