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Experience Japanese Culture
Ninja/Samurai
Hiroshima
Hiroshima Samurai Experience

[Private Experience] Real Japan Samurai Sword Program [Batto (Sword Drawing) Edition] - Hiroshima

USD395.28(JPY60,000)

  • Instant Booking
  • Required Time:
    100minutes

    *Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes (up to 2 hours)

  • Reservation Time:
    May vary. Please check the calendar.
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / Mandarin / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
8 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
2 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
JPY60,000 each for up to max 8 participants
Age (Min.):
11 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 10 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
1 day prior by 14:00

Activity

You can experience wearing armor like a samurai and cutting rolled tatami mats in a historic site.

Only available here! You can wear samurai armor and use a Japanese sword in a historical site surrounded by nature.

A special samurai experience held at a historic site where samurai lived in the 1580s!

This is the site where the residence of Kikkawa Motoharu, the warlord who ruled this land, once stood.

You can appreciate the functional beauty of the Japanese sword, a national treasure.

This town is also home to swordsmiths who create some of Japan's most representative swords.


Schedule

  • Meet up & Reception at Sengoku no Niwa Historical Museum

    Please present the My Page reservation screen.

  • Receive an explanation about the samurai Kikkawa Motoharu and his residence at Sengoku no Niwa

    You will learn about the history of the samurai Kikkawa Motoharu. While viewing the restored displays of the residence, you can gain insights into the historical background of the location where the experience takes place.

  • Wear armor and take photos in front of the armor display of the samurai Kikkawa Motoharu

    Wear armor and take commemorative photos in front of the armor display of the samurai Kikkawa Motoharu. Afterwards, dressed as a samurai, head towards Sengoku no Niwa, the site of the residence. Along the way, you can see the stone walls that have been standing since 1585.

  • Practice with a wooden sword and experience test cutting with a real Japanese sword

    At Sengoku no Niwa, you will train in Makko-giri (a vertical cut from above) using a wooden sword. While practicing this fundamental samurai technique, you will also experience the spirit and culture of samurai who wielded Japanese swords. Afterward, you will have a test cutting experience using a real sword, slicing through rolled tatami mats set up on a cutting stand. Focus your mind and concentrate as you bring down the Japanese sword. The sense of accomplishment when you cut through the rolled tatami is an unparalleled experience.

  • Take photos at Sengoku no Niwa

    Take photos dressed as a samurai in the nature-rich Sengoku no Niwa. A guide will assist you in capturing your memories.


Included in the Fee

Activity fee, insurance fee, facility entrance fee (Sengoku no Niwa Historical Museum), and rental of samue (workwear)

Not included in the Fee

Customer's personal expenses

Meeting Place

Sengoku no Niwa Historical Museum

255-1 Kaioji, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima

Directions

Nearest StationHiroshima Station

Directions to Nearest StationHighway bus (Hiroshima Shinkansen Exit ⇔ get off at Mai Road IC Chiyoda) => Use a taxi or demand-responsive taxi

Distance from Nearest StationAbout 60 minutes

Destination by Taxi255-1 Kaioji, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Comfortable clothing (we can lend you a samue (workwear) if needed).


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 14 days before date of use
    0%
  • After 7 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 2 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

[Notes]
• Children under 10 years old are not permitted to participate.
• Japanese swords (Shinken) are extremely sharp. Please follow the guide's instructions and handle them appropriately. (They will only be used for cutting the rolled tatami mat.)

■ About Items to Bring [Supplement]
• For winter, please wear warm clothes, footwear, and winter gear (gloves, scarves, heat packs, etc.). Even in summer, it is recommended to wear long sleeves to prevent injuries.
*To promote sustainable travel, please cooperate with the following:
• Please refrain from littering within the historical site or engaging in any activities that could harm the environment.

[Cancellation Policy]
• The event may be canceled for safety reasons due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or other various circumstances. In such cases, WAmazing Play's Customer Support will contact the emergency contact after 3:00 PM the day before the event. Please be sure to check your e-mail and incoming calls on the day of the event.
• If the number of participants is not reached, the event may be canceled. In that case, WAmazing Play's Customer Support will contact your emergency contact. Please check your e-mail and incoming calls.

[Supported Languages]
Staff members who can explain the experience in English or Chinese will be available.

Organizer

Hope Bus Cooperative Association (Tabi-to)

1532 Arida, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima

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Date2025/02/13
Number of participants
(Does not affect the remaining number of persons available for booking)
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