• Excellence Takayama - The journey into Bushido starts with donning traditional samurai attire.

Activities,1 ➤ Practice Calligraphy
Learn the essentials of preparing for calligraphy, including how to properly hold a brush and utilize the tools.

Activities,1.5 ➤ Samurai Calligraphy (Words of Resignation)
Resignation refers to a person’s farewell to this world, expressed through words written as they prepare for death.

Activities,2 ➤ Tea Ceremony
The tea ceremony master prepares and serves powdered green tea to guests. This activity is an excellent opportunity to learn about etiquette, manners, graceful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality.

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

Activities,4 ➤ Samurai Armor in The Battle of Osaka
Wear a suit of armor and engage in the battle, pretending to be the finest 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 commenced. As a member of Toyotomi’s side, don armor and enter the battle. You will be photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle, portraying the finest soldier. (Time Required - 30 min)

• Photography - Data sent to designated email address
• Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
• Snacks
• Gratuities
• Samurai outfit (Armor and Hakama)

• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Private transportation
• Other Personal Expenses/For example Movie Shooting* (Paid Option)

• 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.

➤ Meeting Location (Trial)
The activity session takes place at Samurai Honor, just a one-minute walk from Osaka-jo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, which serves as the gateway to Osaka Castle.

➤ Express Your Entire Being Dynamically and Embody a Character - Words of Resignation

➤ Samurai Risk Their Lives for Entertainment, and Are Entertained at the Risk of Their Lives - Omotenashi

➤ Experience Swordsmanship Linked to Bushido

➤ Try Sword Cutting with an Authentic Japanese Sword!
Experience the world’s finest cutting performance. This time, participants will attempt to cut a rolled straw.

➤ Before Battle, Samurai Wore Armor and Drew Their Swords to Display and Inspire Dignity and Beauty

➤ A Photograph Taken with Osaka Castle in the Background, While Wearing Armor

※ Optional Harakiri
➤ Samurai were honored to die in battle. If that was not possible, they would choose to die in pain.

• 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

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