Samurai Experience in Osaka — Armor, Calligraphy & Tea Near Osaka Castle

"Words really fall short of describing it, it was truly wonderful, and way better than I could have expected or hoped for. If you're even slightly considering it, absolutely go for it. Some of the most memorable moments in Osaka, the stuff was also wonderful and very accommodating. They really did their best for the sake of my experience"

"Me and my family had the most memorable experience in Osaka thanks to Kaori and her brilliant assistants! This was personally the highlight of our stop in town and it was such a kaleidoscope of emotions. I have been amazed, intrigued, excited and moved by the various activities. All of the crew is incredibly passionate and welcoming and they really do their best to make you feel like a true samurai! I would definitely recommend anyone traveling to Japan to try this experience, I will cherish its memories for a long time!"

"A very pleasant and interesting event where you learned a lot about samurai culture through active participation. A great dive into Japanese culture. One of the highlights of our trip!"

"Extremely happy with the entire event. It was well worth the money and highly valuable to not only learn but also practice hands on. It didn't feel boring with a long speech and it didn't feel like a rushed tour either. It was very well balanced throughout each section of the tour. Plus I got some pictures and small clips taken throughout, so I didn't even use my own camera much. the samurai sword was my favorite! Thanks again team, I will never forget this event. If you are in Osaka, I HIGHLY recommend this tour!"

"Wonderful experience, WOW! 😮 Loved being able to use a real sword (Katana) to attack an "opponent". The pictures taken were memorable 💕💕 Afterwards, since I forgot my hat at their location, they were SO KIND that they took the time and made a big effort to bring my hat all the way to my hotel-- I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL 💕💖❤️🥰 Highly recommend this experience 👌❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍"

"Excellent and professional introduction to the Japanese culture of the tea ceremony and calligraphy, intertwined with the armor and weapons of the samurai. Very good experiences with the application and the march to the castle. Very well narrated and visually documented. An excellent and highly recommended experience. Many thanks to everyone involved."

"My 13yo daughter and I loved this-the highlight of our trip! Hiro (owner) and Kaori (instructor) gave us amazing personal attention. I had a sprained ankle, and they were so kind. They modified activities, walked at my pace, and kept a close eye on me. They taught the deep history and ceremony behind everything: • Calligraphy: Great challenge, even with my Chinese background! The huge Samurai paper was a blast, and we signed our names in characters. • Tea Ceremony: Beautiful and educational, even though we don't drink tea. • Samurai Sword & Armor: Active and fun! My daughter cut the bamboo all the way through on both tries. Walking to Osaka Castle in real armor was incredible; the helmet is heavy but worth it for the gorgeous photos at perfect spots. • Seppuku: Taught with deep respect, history, and family meaning. Highly recommend! Please book to support this wonderful team!"

"This was an amazing activity. The Osaka Castle/Samurai armor experience was a blast, we got some great photos. Mao was an amazing guide for this activity and also for our calligraphy portion - she patiently explained how to do each action and gave excellent feedback. She also made us a “Happy Wedding” bag with beautiful calligraphy on it after she found out we were on our honeymoon. Edi’s tea ceremony was beautiful, and we were able to mix our own ceremonial matcha with each step explained. The cutting was very fun, we even got to keep the portion of bamboo we were able to cut off. All in all, it was an incredible way to spend a day in Osaka, and I would highly recommend."