Castle and Samurai

Samurai Warriors
and "Little Kyoto"

Samurai's are renowned warriors, highly skilled in combat but also known for their strict code of honour. Explore the captivating allure of Tamba-Sasayama, also called "Little Kyoto", where history comes to life through its meticulously reconstructed Edo-era castle and enchanting samurai artefacts, offering an unforgettable interactive journey for history lovers.

Information

• up to 4 people

• from JPY30,250 / $200
  (depending on group size)

• Duration: 8 hours

• Bespoke private tour service

• Flexible itinerary

• Language: English

Highlights

• Visit the Sasayama Castle (Edo era 1609)

• Chance to try on authentic Samurai Armour or Ninja-Yoroi (outfit)

• Learn more about Samurai at History Museum

• Visit a real Samurai House

• Taste Sake at the "Tipsy Castle Warehouse" Homei Sake Brewery, founded in 1797

What your day might look like:

• 9:00 am Meet at Sasayama-guchi Station

• 9:15 am Bus to the Sasayama Castle

• 9.30 am Visit Sasayama Castle with the chance to try on armour

• 10.45 am Visit Samurai Museum and try making your own pottery gift

• 11.45 am Tour of the Homei Sake Brewery and taste of first-class Sake

• 1.00 pm Lunch at the Botan Tei - Wild Boar in Hot Pot style (cooked at the table)

• 2.00 pm See inside a real Samurai House

• 3.15 pm Hear the dekansho bushi music to comfort the spirits of the dead at Aoyama Samurai Museum

• 4:41 pm Bus to the station

• 5:00 pm End at JR Sasayamaguchi Station

Things to know:

• Meet & End Place:
  JR "Sasayamaguchi Station".
  Let us know if you’d like to be picked up at your hotel. Depending on the location, extra charges may occur.

• Access Using Public Transportation:
  Approximately 60 min by train from Osaka Station, 80 min from Kobe Station and 100 min from Kyoto Station.

Accessibility:

• Not yet wheelchair accessible. We are getting ready to provide wheelchair access tours. Please contact us if you are interested.

• Please let us know if you have any allergies

• We will try our best to accommodate any additional need that you have for the tour.

Where can you find us

We will meet you at the Sasayama-Guchi station, but we can meet you at your hotel/accommodation at additional cost.

Price per person (inc. tax)

What is included in the price

• English speaking guide

• Bus fare from meeting point to the first attraction

• Entrance to the Castle, Museums and Brewery

• Lunch package including a drink

What is not included

• Transportation before the start of the tour

• Additional drinks at the restaurant

• Any shopping on the tour

• Solo traveller JPY99,000 / $661

• 2 people JPY49,500 / $330

• 3 people JPY36,667 / $245

• 4 people JPY30,250 / $202

Tour fees here can be changed without notice.

Booking Procedure

1. Fill out the Contact Form.

2. We will contact you to discuss your itinerary via Zoom/GoogleMeet.

3. Once you are happy, we will confirm the booking and payment will be taken via Stripe.