Honor - Experience Budo & Culture once practiced by the samurai to the fullset
Duration
3 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Experience authentic samurai culture near historic Osaka Castle
Learn swordsmanship and try cutting a rolled straw with a real sword
Wear traditional samurai armor and understand Bushido discipline
Capture memorable photos with Osaka Castle as a stunning backdrop
€ 167.87
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The Samurai Honor experience in Osaka offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the disciplined and dramatic world of the samurai, just steps away from the historic Osaka Castle. Participants are guided through lessons that combine physical expression with deep cultural meaning, allowing them to channel energy and focus into a single kanji character, reflecting the samurai practice of resignation and mindfulness. The program emphasizes omotenashi, the spirit of wholehearted hospitality, illustrating how samurai balanced the honor of entertaining with the risks they embraced in their daily lives. Guests also have the opportunity to explore swordsmanship, learning the techniques and discipline associated with Bushido, the samurai code of conduct. Under expert guidance, participants can even try cutting a rolled straw with a real Japanese sword, experiencing firsthand the precision, control, and respect for the weapon that made samurai legendary warriors.
Adding to the immersive experience, participants can don traditional samurai armor, feel the dignity and strength it conveys, and have their photograph taken with Osaka Castle as a striking backdrop. The visual and physical elements of wearing armor and handling a sword provide a tangible connection to samurai heritage, combining both ceremonial beauty and practical skill. For those wishing to understand the full historical context, the optional harakiri demonstration illustrates the solemn honor samurai placed on life and death, a powerful reflection of their courage and values. This experience blends culture, history, and physical engagement, offering a unique way to understand the samurai ethos while creating memorable and visually striking moments. It is a journey into discipline, elegance, and tradition, where each movement, gesture, and lesson embodies the spirit of Japan’s legendary warriors.
Gratuity
Samurai outfit
Photography
Taxes
Traditional Japanese Matcha and Wagashi
Traditional Japanese Matcha and Japanese Sweets
Parking fee
Other Personal Expenses
Undershirt
Underpants & Extra T-shirt
Camera
Public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
The default language is English
Participants must be at least 10 years old
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Activity Provider: Bushi no Homare Co., Ltd.
Customer Reviews
Suzana
10000/10. This was the BEST experience of my time in Osaka. It is a must do if you want to learn about the art of the Japanese Samurai, calligraphy, and tea. The staff were brilliant. And to top it all off, there was a photographer covering all the events.
Daniel
Wearing Samurai Amour was amazing and Katana felt incredible to use. The staff were incredible friendly and wonderful to talk too. I highly recommend this team and the experience they provide, they are fantastic!
Debbie
We booked our experience through Klook, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. It was also really easy to find—we just Ubered straight to the location and had no trouble getting there. Our sensei was incredibly kind and understanding. We ran into issues checking into our hotel that morning and we were going to arrive about 30 minutes late. I immediately let him know on WhatsApp and apologized, but he immediately put us at ease and reassured us that it was completely fine. Even with less time, he still gave us the full experience. We changed into samurai uniforms, learned proper stances, how to swing, how to sheath the sword, and even got to slice our own bamboo at the end. It was so much fun and immersive. He speaks good English, was super friendly, and let us take photos and videos whenever we wanted. He also take pictures for you on a nice camera and emails it to you as a free keepsake! After the session, we asked him for seafood recommendations in Osaka—he suggested a spot that turned out to be amazing. If you’re in Osaka and want to try something unique and memorable, I highly recommend Samurai Honor. It’s absolutely worth it!
Alon
Great experience at Samurai Honor for all our family (including 3 kids ages 20+), including training with real metal swords and actually cutting a dummy from Bamboo by each participants. The Sansai is very authentic and actually teaches several battle moves. He speaks only Japanese but there is a lovely translator/host that works with him and makes the experience friendly for foreigners. This was an exciting closing highlight for our family tour to Japan and really worth it. Highly recomened.
Tom
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 — A Deeply Memorable Experience Our visit to Samurai Honor in Osaka was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan. The experience was not just about dressing up or taking photos—it was an immersive, hands-on lesson in Japanese culture, tradition, and philosophy, all led by incredibly kind and knowledgeable instructors. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the owner and facilitator, whose English was excellent and whose enthusiasm was contagious. He clearly loves sharing the history and etiquette of the samurai, and his deep knowledge made the whole experience feel so authentic We participated in a four part experience 1. Sword Practice and Cutting We began by donning samurai robes and learning how to properly hold, strike, and carry a sword. After practicing with dulled blades, we were given a real katana and a bamboo? target to test our skills. Cutting through it cleanly was incredibly satisfying, and our instructor was right there cheering us on and capturing great action shots. 2. Japanese Calligraphy Next, we explored traditional calligraphy. Each of us chose a kanji character that had special meaning. My wife chose “love” and I chose “dragon.” Bother were difficult characters! After practicing with brushes on smaller sheets, we each created a large 4-foot canvas version to take home. The process was meditative and fun, and the instructors again took some beautiful photos of us working. 3. Samurai Armor Experience Then came one of the most visually striking moments: dressing in authentic samurai armor. I wore a deep blue set while my wife wore a brilliant orange one. The instructors explained how each helmet design identified individual samurai on the battlefield, and that the more elaborate ones reflected wealth and status. Despite being armor, the suits were surprisingly light. We definitely got some incredible photos here! 4. Traditional Tea Ceremony Finally, we took part in a serene tea ceremony. We learned how to whisk matcha with bamboo (I think) instrument and serve it to one another. It was a peaceful, grounding way to end the day. Before we left, we were surprised with a thoughtful handmade gift bag decorated with our calligraphy characters—“dragon” and “love”—along with the date and the name of the dojo. They even printed some of the professional photos they had taken for us to take home. 10/10 a must do when visiting Osaka!
Meika
During my two weeks in Japan, this was my favorite activity. Learning Japanese calligraphy was so calming and peaceful. The teacher was calm, patient, and reassuring. We were also dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos. It was our first time wearing them and I just enjoyed it so much. I didn't want to take it off. I just can't wait to go back to the US and learn more Japanese calligraphy. It was amazing.
Jai
I had an amazing experience here at Samurai Honour! I've loved samurai traditions and culture for a long time and it was my first time dressing and using a real sword. The sensei is very professional and experienced, gave good advice about technique and was patient. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in samurai, cutting mats, and swordsmanship. Great experience, worth going to Osaka just for this, I'm very appreciative 🙏🏼