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Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience

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Overview

    Become the star of your own samurai story!

    There's no better place to have your Samurai Experience than in a city with a real castle from the feudal era!

    First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle, one of only five castles designated a “National Treasure” of Japan! The castle walls contain the oldest original five-tiered, six-story castle tower that still exists in Japan today.
    During your visit, discover Matsumoto city’s ancient Samurai history!

    Then experience a live hands-on Samurai Sword Fighting activity!
    Choose the colors of your own outfit that consist of a Yukata (light kimono), Hakama (wide-leg pants), and Obi (belt). Then select your swords! The staff will dress you like a real Samurai Warrior.
    After covering the moves, you can have your stage combat recorded. With the decoration and atmosphere you'll think you set foot onto a movie set!

    Activity available in English and French.

What's Included

  • Entry/Admission – Samurai Experience Activity
  • English or French Speaking Guide
  • Samurai outfits and swords rental during the activity
  • Entry/Admission – Matsumoto Castle

What to Expect

    Your chance to become a Samurai while visiting Matsumoto Castle! What better place to have your samurai experience than in a city with an authentic castle from the feudal era? First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its well-preserved original structure! During the tour, you will learn about the Matsumoto Samurai lords, the history of Matsumoto City and even some of the castle's defensive strategies. Then experience a live hands-on Samurai Sword Fighting activity! A Master Samurai will teach you some of these ancient fighting techniques. You can choose your own colors for your outfit which consists of a yukata (light kimono), hakama (wide-leg pants), and obi (belt). You can even select your swords! The stage and the atmosphere of the place is bound to take you on a realistic journey back in time. The perfect setting for a complete immersion into this slice of Japanese history! Activity available in English and French.

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