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Samurai Legacy: Dress, Train, Capture History

By Japanspire
Free cancellation available
Price is P 13,463 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore a preserved historical site of a former samurai residence.
  • Wear replica samurai armor and step into history.
  • Practice basic movements with safe wooden and iaido swords.
  • Enjoy hands-on history and interactive storytelling.
  • Capture memorable photos and videos in a unique setting.
Activity location
    • Sengoku no Niwa Historical Museum
    • Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Arida, Kitahiroshima, Yamagata District, Hiroshima 731-1533, Japan | To join the activity, take a highway bus from either Hiroshima Station or Hiroshima Bus Center bound for Shobara or Miyoshi. The bus will drop you off at the Chiyoda IC bus stop. After exiting the bus, follow the pedestrian walkway straight ahead. You will find our guide waiting for you with a sign to help you recognize them easily. The guide will also drop you off at the same location after the activity to catch a bus back to Hiroshima. For those who prefer to drive, you are welcome to make your own way to Sengoku no Niwa.
    • Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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Samurai Legacy: Dress, Train, Capture History
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
P 13,462.69 x 1 AdultP 13,462.69

Total
Price is P 13,462.69
Until Wed, Mar 11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Armor fitting and use of swords
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee to the museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide fee with personalized instruction
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation between Chiyoda IC and Sengoku no Niwa
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insurance coverage
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Consumption tax
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation between Hiroshima and Chiyoda IC
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any additional activities not specified in the inclusions

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Intoxication, Smoking, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 16 years, People under 4 ft 6 in (140 cm), People with back problems, People with heart problems, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Step into the world of the samurai at Sengoku no Niwa, the preserved site of a former feudal lord’s residence. While the original buildings no longer stand, the grounds have been carefully maintained to reflect their historical layout. Begin by donning replica samurai armor, fitted for comfort and realism, and explore the open grounds while capturing memorable photos and videos in a cinematic, timeless setting.

You’ll also have access to the museum, where history and context are brought to life. Next, receive guided instruction in basic sword movements using safe wooden practice swords and iaido-style unsharpened blades. Learn posture, control, and rhythm in a hands-on, immersive experience designed for beginners—no prior sword training required. The focus is on enjoyment, connection to Japan’s samurai heritage, and capturing memorable moments.

This experience offers a unique chance to engage with Japan’s rich cultural legacy safely and memorably, combining storytelling, history, interactive practice, and photo opportunities in one unforgettable visit.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Sengoku no Niwa Historical Museum
    • Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Arida, Kitahiroshima, Yamagata District, Hiroshima 731-1533, Japan | To join the activity, take a highway bus from either Hiroshima Station or Hiroshima Bus Center bound for Shobara or Miyoshi. The bus will drop you off at the Chiyoda IC bus stop. After exiting the bus, follow the pedestrian walkway straight ahead. You will find our guide waiting for you with a sign to help you recognize them easily. The guide will also drop you off at the same location after the activity to catch a bus back to Hiroshima. For those who prefer to drive, you are welcome to make your own way to Sengoku no Niwa.
    • Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan