OSAKA
15 Tours Reviewed
Osaka Castle is big and loud; this is hands-on and quiet. In Bushi no Homare (Samurai Honor), you’ll change into samurai clothing, bow to the dojo shrine, learn sword manners and basic iai moves, then try cutting with a real…
Wear a kimono, then meet samurai culture. At 道-michi- in Osaka, you’ll get hands-on traditional arts in a calm courtyard setting, plus a samurai show to tie it all together. I love that the experience mixes making things yourself with…
Samurai stories start at the castle gates. This 3-hour walk pairs Osaka Castle sights with the people and power struggles behind them. I like how it keeps moving from big monuments to quieter corners like Nishinomaru Garden. I especially like…
Osaka Castle, but with samurai swagger. This 3-hour Osaka experience strings together kimono culture, calligraphy, tea ceremony etiquette, and hands-on samurai training, capped with armor photos on Osaka Castle grounds. I like how it focuses on practical technique (how to…
Samurai gear in Osaka, without the hassle. This 3-hour indoor cultural stop mixes samurai dress-up with live sword and traditional music shows, then adds hands-on tea ceremony and Japanese calligraphy. It’s designed to feel like you’re trying several sides of…
Kendo is quiet power, right up close. This Osaka session is built for hands-on training in a calm dojo, with clear coaching from instructors such as Yamasaki sensei, who’s known for easy-to-follow English explanations. I love the way the class…
Samurai armor in Osaka feels unreal. What makes SamuraiHonor interesting is the mix of hands-on tradition—calligraphy, tea, and sword culture—then you walk through Osaka Castle grounds looking the part. You’ll follow a set lesson rhythm that stays practical and surprisingly…
Sword training in a quiet Osaka temple feels rare. This 3-hour private class in the Minoh area pairs hands-on kenjutsu practice with a temple visit and an exclusive sword performance led by Tatsuya Watanabe, a senior teacher tied to classical…
Samurai, tea, and ink in one afternoon. This Osaka experience pairs calligraphy practice with samurai move training, then wraps it up with music and a performance that makes Japanese culture feel practical, not just scenic. One catch: full kimono or…
Samurai sword practice in Osaka is surprisingly doable and disciplined. You dress in samurai gear, learn basic stance and iai movements, then try a real cutting test after a short intro to bushido. What I like most is the hands-on…
Kendo in Osaka feels instantly real. This small-group class turns the ancient art into something you can follow, with an English-speaking instructor guiding you step by step. I especially like how the training mixes etiquette, history, and mindset with practical…
A loud show with real Japanese flavor. This Osaka event mixes taiko-style drumming, sword fighting, and Kabuki lion dancers into one high-energy performance, plus you get a soda with your mobile ticket. I also like the hands-on feel, because the…
Kendo here is more than a show. You train in a genuine Osaka dojo wearing full protective armour, so it feels like a real practice session, not a costume-and-photos stop. For 2 hours, you learn the etiquette, get fitted with…
Want a taiko show with party energy? Osaka Night Fusion turns taiko, kabuki, and samurai into an interactive dance-music performance at Tempo Harbor Theater. I especially like the audience participation and the high-voltage mix of traditional instruments with modern beats.…
Want to swing a bamboo sword? This hands-on Kendo in Osaka session takes you into a working dojo with authentic protective armor and a short Samurai culture introduction before you start striking with a shinai. You also get a small…
