The closest samurai experience from Narita Airport
Sakura Samurai Experience
Traditional tour
This hands-on program lets you learn about samurai culture and traditions in Japan's Sakura Samurai through the clothing, food, and lifestyle of the samurai.
You can learn about the samurai culture that our association preserves through hands-on experiences.
Trial fee: 14,000 yen per person
Reservations & Inquiries:
sakura.samurai.culture@gmail.com
Experience wearing costumes
You choose either a samurai's everyday wear or formal outfit and learn how to wear it and the proper manners.
Location: Ogawaen Main Store, 192 Shinmachi, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
Hiyodori-zaka
Hiyodori-zaka is an old road that hasn't changed since before the Edo period. You learn about the gear and mindset samurai used when going out, and how to handle it if attacked by enemies.
Location: Hiyodori Hill, 5-23 Jonai-cho, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
Samurai Residences
You can tour a samurai residence and learn about the house's structure, lifestyle, and samurai etiquette inside.
Location: Sakura Samurai House, 57 Miyakoji-cho, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
samurai-style tea ceremony experience.
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Learning the movements unique to samurai tea ceremonies and taking a little break
Location: Ogawaen Main Store, 192 Shinmachi, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
Samurai Armor Experience
Heian, Kamakura, Sengoku, Edo. You can choose and wear armor from each of these periods.
Learn the main weapons of each era and the armor tactics that go with them
Location: Sakura Narita Residence
204 Yoshimi, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
Sword training
Learn how to fight with a sword.
Understand the meaning behind the forms.
Pick up the actual weapons used by samurai and ninja, and learn their tactics and techniques.
Location: Sakura Narita Residence
204 Yoshimi, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
How the experience went
This experience will let you embody the spirit of a samurai. Gain the strength to survive tough times.