WAmazing Play Editors’ Recommendations
[Tokyo Skytree] Enjoy a Panoramic View of Tokyo! Admission Tickets for Tembo Deck & Tembo Galleria + Sumida Aquarium
Confirm in 48 hoursUSD33.17Skyliner Narita Airport - Ueno / Nippori Express / Normal Passenger Ticket+[For both adults & children / 3 facilities to choose from] Enjoy Tokyo at a great price! Fun Tokyo Pass [7Days]
Confirm in 48 hoursUSD52.46Choose from 2 or 3 days! Unlimited use of 8 transportation lines ♪ Hakone Free Pass (Incluing Odakyu Line round-trip ticket)
Confirm in 48 hoursUSD41.29Skyliner Narita Airport - Ueno / Nippori Express / Normal Passenger Ticket
Instant BookingUSD15.64[For both adults & children / 3 facilities to choose from] Enjoy Tokyo at a great price! Fun Tokyo Pass [7Days]
Instant BookingUSD40.61[Akihabara Owl Cafe] Experience interacting with owls from all over the world ★ 1 hour admission course ★Owl Cafe Tokyo Akiba Fukurou
Confirm in 48 hoursUSD22.34Experience Japanese culture and history at YamaCafe, dress in kimonos and dine inside a historical building
Confirm in 48 hoursUSD98.83Stroll Through the Post Town of Ohara-juku, Visit a Sake Brewery, and Enjoy a Tasting of Regional Sake - Okayama Prefecture
Confirm in 48 hoursUSD121.84


Authentic Samurai Armor Dressing Experience at Shiroishi Castle - Miyagi Prefecture
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 60minutes
- Reservation Time:
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese / English
- Participants(Min.):
- 1 Person
- Participants(Max.):
- 4 People
- Min. Participants Required For Activity:
- 1 Person
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Experience fee (6 years - 80 years) USD 111.69
- Age (Min.):
- 6 years old
- Parent/ Guardian Required:
- Under 12 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 4 days prior by 17:00
Activity
Suit up in samurai armor at Shiroishi Castle—one of only five wooden castle reconstructions in Japan
Among all samurai armor experiences in Japan, Shiroishi Castle is the only place where you can dress up and explore both inside and outside the castle! You can also take photos in a variety of settings.
The armor worn is high-grade armor meticulously crafted by Japanese artisans
You can choose from the armors of Date Masamune, Katakura Kojuro, and Sanada Yukimura.
Providing an authentic experience you won't find anywhere else
A truly immersive experience is created by focusing on the authentic attire beneath the armor, the location, and the finer details.
Schedule
Arrival procedures
Please meet on the first floor of Shiroishi Castle and show the reservation page from your My Page upon arrival.
Explanation of the experience and armor selection
Once introductions are done, an overview of the experience is given, and then you select your armor.
Experience begins
Put on the traditional clothing worn inside the armor, and trained staff will assist you in wearing the armor.
Take your photos
Once dressed in armor, you can begin taking photos at any desired spot inside and outside Shiroishi Castle. Posing guidance will be given! Please take photos using your own camera or phone.
End of experience
The experience concludes once you've finished changing.
Included in the Fee
Not included in the Fee
Meeting Place
First floor of Shiroishi Castle
1-16 Masuoka-cho, Shiroishi-shi, Miyagi PrefectureDirections
Directions to Nearest Station:About a 10-minute walk from Shiroishi Station (JR Tohoku Main Line), and about a 5-minute drive from Shiroishi-Zao Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen)
Destination by Taxi:Shiroishi Castle
Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)
• Please come dressed in comfortable clothing. (Please avoid skirts, tank tops, and shorts)
• Please come wearing a lightweight top, as you'll be changing into traditional attire. *It's best to avoid patterns and choose plain undergarments in white, navy, or black.
Cancellation Policy
The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.
- After 3 days before date of use
- 50%
- After 1 days before date of use
- 100%
Notes
• On the day of the experience, please wear comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing.
• The following clothing is not recommended:
*Skirts (as they prevent armor from being secured to the legs)
*Tank tops and shorts (to prevent direct contact between the skin and the armor)
• Please come wearing a lightweight top, as you'll be changing into traditional attire. *It's best to avoid patterns and choose plain undergarments in white, navy, or black.
• If you choose the optional professional photography service, your photo data will be shared via a Google Photos link.
Cancellation Policy:
• The experience may be canceled for safety reasons due to bad weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances. In that case, WAmazing Play's customer support or the organizer will contact you using the emergency details you have provided. Please be sure to check your e-mail or incoming calls on the day. (Notifications are typically sent after 2:00pm on the day before the event.)
Language Support:
• Translation devices/apps
• Staff exclusively communicates in Japanese but is experienced in assisting international visitors.
Organizer
Be a Samurai
13-107 Sumazugaike, Shiroishi-shi, Miyagi Prefecture