Honor - Experience Budo & Culture once practiced by the samurai

5.0(39)3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy SAMURAI HONOR

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

About this activity

➤ 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

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)

Meeting and 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.

Good to know

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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