Treasuring Honor the deep experience of Samurai of life Bushido
➤ Location of the meeting (trial) The activity lesson is held at Samurai Honor, a one-minute walk from Osaka-jo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, which is the entrance to Osaka Castle.
➤ Express your whole body dynamically and put your soul into one character - Words of resignation
➤ Samurai risk their lives to entertain,are entertained at the risk of their lives. - Omotenashi
➤ Experience swordsmanship related to Bushido
➤ Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword! Experience the world's best cutting performance. This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.
➤ Before going to war, the Samurai would wear armor and draw their swords to show and inspire their dignity and beauty
➤ A photo was taken with Osaka Castle in the background, wearing armor.
※ Optional Harakiri ➤ Samurai were honored to die in battle. If that was not possible, he would choose to die in pain
Options
Honor plan + Harakiri
Complete Bushido by dying: Samurai were honored to die in battle. If that was not possible, he would choose to die in pain, to make a name for himself.
Duration: 30 minutes: The duration of this activity will increase by 30 minutes.
120 minutes ➤ 150 minutes
What's included in Treasuring Honor the deep experience of Samurai of life Bushido
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Both calligraphy and tea ceremony are closely related to Zen. Bushido is an awareness of the mindset (swordsmanship) and way of life (fighting in armor) of the samurai in a samurai society. ➤ Practice calligraphy Learn how to prepare yourself for calligraphy, and practice how to hold a brush and use tools. Practice basic brush strokes such as “tome”, “hane”, and “harai”. Choose a Kanji character and follow the stroke order to practice. ➤ Samurai Calligraphy Experience When a samurai foresaw his death, he reflected on his life and wrote down his last words on earth with a brush. ➤ Tea Ceremony The master of the tea ceremony prepares and serves powdered green tea to the guests. This is a great way to learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality. ➤ Samurai Sword Trial You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon. Try your hand at slashing. Experience the best cutting edge in the world. ➤ Samurai Armor Wear a suit of armor and participate in the battle. You will be photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle, pretending to be the best soldier．
Food Menu
STARTER - Waso➤Japanese clothes
Men will wear hakama and women will change into kimono as wives of samurai. (Children's version is also available for children over 6 years old)
Inclusions
- Samurai Tea Ceremony
- Iaido (the Japanese swordsmanship) lesson
- Samurai Calligraphy
- Armor and Hakama (the samurai outfit)
- Photoshoot by a professional photographer
- 2 photo prints and mini. 10 photo files
- Translator
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 1， 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line. 2， 2 minutes walk from Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. 3， 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Kyobashi station on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Tozai Line.