Become the Shogun: Samurai Armor and a Real Sword

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Before you book

About 1.5 to 2 hours, for up to 8 people. The studio is on the ground floor at 2-3-19 Shiginonishi, Joto ward, Osaka; arrive 30 minutes early to change.
You wear dogi and hakama, then a suit of armor indoors, and cut with a real samurai sword. A sword-fighting exercise in armor is an option.
Filming the session is a paid extra; hotel pickup and transport are not included.
Not for children under 10, babies under 1 or people over 80. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours ahead; you can reserve now and pay later.

About This Experience

Armor and sword at Bushi no Homare's studio in Joto ward: dogi and hakama, a suit of armor worn indoors and a cut with a real samurai sword, for up to eight people.

Highlights

Samurai Armor - Only a few activities you can wear/Samurai valued honor the most
Try your hand at cutting with a Real Samurai Sword clad in Bushido
After sightseeing at Osaka Castle, you'll feel uplifted. Experience the samurai.
Showcasing swordsmanship in full armor before battle to inspire his allies
Options/A sword-fighting experience using real swords while wearing armor

What's Included

✓ Samurai Clothing
✓ Wear Samurai Armor *indoors
✓ English speaking staff
✓ The default language for interpreters is English.
✓ For an interpreter-guide in Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai or Indonesian, ask Bushi no Homare about staff availability after booking.
✓ Because few staff speak languages beyond the standard ones, Bushi no Homare may not be able to fulfil the request.
✓ Certified professional instructor
✓ Tax
✓ Tips
✓ Photo Shooting - Send data to designated e-mail address

Not Included

Pick up and drop off at train station or hotel
Transportation
Movie Shooting *Paid option
Other personal expenses

Good to Know

Name of actual location
Bushi no Homare (Samurai Honor)
1. Experience martial arts, calligraphy, and tea ceremony at Samurai Honor.
Address
This map (URL) shows the location of Samurai Honor.
Excellence Takayama 1F, 2-3-19 Shiginonishi, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 536-0014
※The address on Apple Maps is incorrect, so please refer to Google Maps.
Meeting point landmark
A wooden sign that reads “Honor of the Samurai” is the landmark.
The landmark is a rack with "Samurai Honor" activity pamphlets in front of the store. There are also kimonos and hakama hanging out to dry, so that may be an even better landmark.
Meeting time
Please arrive 30 minutes before your reserved experience time for instructions and changing clothes.