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Kumamoto Castle SAMURAI Experience

Become a military commander and go on a historical adventure. The majestic sight with Kumamoto Castle in the background is sure to become very popular on social media.

Plan(1) Armor dressing experience

Experience fee
¥8,000/person
Time required
Approximately 90 minutes (Change of clothes (30 minutes),Free walk (45 minutes),Change of clothes (15 minutes))

Plan(2) Samurai sword cutting experience

Experience fee
¥4,000/person
Time required
Approximately 90 minutes (Demonstration (30 minutes),Practice (45 minutes),Cutting experience (15 minutes))
Travel back in time to ancient Japan to experience the samurai spirit.
Armor dressing experience

You can freely walk around the castle wearing the armor worn by samurai during the war. Take as many pictures as you like anywhere within Kumamoto Castle and capture the best image with the historical scenery in the background.

Samurai sword cutting experience

Under the guidance of a swordsmanship expert, you can try to use a real Japanese sword. It will be a great opportunity to test your skills while experiencing the outstanding techniques of the samurai and the deep spirit of the Japanese military arts.

Schedule
Plan(1) Armor dressing experience
Change of clothes (30 minutes)
Free walk (45 minutes)
Change of clothes (15 minutes)
Plan(2) Samurai sword cutting experience
Demonstration (30 minutes)
Practice (45 minutes)
Cutting experience (15 minutes)
Tour information
Application conditions
The meeting place
Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza
Minimum departure ~ Maximum number of participants
2-6 people
Target age
13 years and older
Reservation deadline
Until 7 days before the event date
Reservation deadline
Credit card or local payment *Details will be provided after application.
What's included in the price
Armor rental, Dressing Instruction Fee and Real sword cutting experience instruction fee
What is not included in the price?
Transportation expenses to the meeting/dissolution location
clothing
This tour involves walking outdoors, so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
About cancellation fee
1 week before:20%, 3 days before:50%, From the day before:100%
Notes
  • Junior high school students and older (13 years old～) fee is the same as that for adults.
  • This tour will be held even if it rains. However, the tour may be cancelled in the event of a typhoon or other danger. (Tour fee will be refunded).
  • The order and location of the itinerary may be changed depending on the weather and other factors on the day of the tour.
  • If the minimum number of participants is not met, the trip may be cancelled. In the event of cancellation, we will contact you.
  • Delays or no-shows due to transportation delays, etc. will also be subject to cancellation fees.
Inquiry
The meeting place

Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza
Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza: 1-1-1 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0008 (Sakuranobaba Josaien)
TEL:096-288-5600

This experience content is part of the Japan Tourism Agency's "Reiwa 5 Tourism Restart Project". This project is aimed at foreign tourists visiting Japan, and Japanese nationals are not eligible to participate.