Samurai Armor Experience
Samurai Armor City Walking, the only experience of its kind in the Tohoku region, uses authentic armor crafted by artisans, transforming customers into lords with a commitment to authenticity. It’s a unique city walking tour where you can explore Sendai dressed in samurai armor.
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Samurai Armor City Walking
The Highlight
1.Walking through the city streets of Sendai in authentic samurai armor is a rare experience, even within Japan. 2.The armor provided is crafted by artisans. It is authentic armor made primarily of iron. 3.The dressing is handled by staff who have dressed over 2,500 participants to date. 4. With the contrast between modern and ancient times, you will definitely be the center of attention.
The Experience
Experience strolling through the heart of Sendai City in samurai armor along the 'Chris Road Shopping Street.' Wearing the black armor of the Date clan, modeled after Date Masamune’s armor, participants can visit shrines to pray for victory or enjoy Sendai's famous zunda mochi, embodying Date Masamune as if he were inspecting his castle town. Passersby will greet you and take photos, allowing you to fully embrace the feeling of being a lord. A guide dressed as a loyal ashigaru (foot soldier) will accompany and serve the lord throughout the experience. Additionally, there is an option for professional photographers to capture both still photos and videos.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Snacks
- Meeting → Experience briefing → Costume fitting → Travel → Spot exploration (Mitakiyama Fudoin Temple, Ocha no Ikeda, Taito Station, Abe Kamaboko) → Travel to studio → Dismissal
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Please provide your order number on-site.
Purchase Notice
To prepare your costume, please provide your height, weight, and foot size. Due to the requirements of wearing armor, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing skirts. Please inform us in advance of the total number of participants, as well as the number of children, if applicable.
Important Booking Information
Due to the nature of wearing armor, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing skirts, tank tops, and shorts.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 4 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 1 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)