Name: Discover the Shogun Spirit through a Journey into Bushido
Address: 93-1 Oya, Mikkabi-cho, Hamana-ku,, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Japan, Western region, 431-1407, Japan

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Discover the Shogun Spirit through a Journey into Bushido

Address: 93-1 Oya, Mikkabi-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Japan 431-1407

Price

2-3 people: 110,000 yen / person、4-6 people: 99,000 yen / person

Description

Overview

A unique journey into the spirit of Bushido and Zen in the land of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Experience the minds of a samurai and a shogun through zazen, armor trial, and sword-drawing.

Itinerary

Time
9:30	Gather and immerse yourself in the shogun’s domain from the mountaintop (Enjoy the thrill of adventure as you ride a monorail to the mountaintop!)
11:30	Lunch (For groups of up to 3 people, we can arrange it as you prefer. Lunchboxes will be provided for groups of 4 or more.)
13:00	Experience the Spirit of Bushido and Zen at Enmeiji Temple (Through zazen meditation, a sword-drawing workshop, armor trial & photo time, and a tea break.)
Around 16:15	Tour ends (End time depends on group size.)

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Year-round / 10:00–16:45 (Closed on Thursdays, Aug 1–15, Dec 30–Jan 10, Jan 18, Mar 18)
Meeting Time	9:30
Meeting Place	Hamanako paraglider school ※ If you are using public transportation, we will provide information on chartered taxis (additional fee).
Time Required	Approx. 7 hrs. (w/lunch time) ※ Depends on group size
Price	2-3 people: 110,000 yen / person 4-6 people: 99,000 yen / person
Number of persons	2–6 people
What’s included	Experience fee, lunch, and English interpretation For groups of 3 or fewer, participants will pay for their own lunch
What to bring	At the mountaintop area: Wear proper clothes for winter or summer Zazen: Wear comfortable clothes. It is necessary to take off your socks and go barefoot Armor Trial: You need to wear long sleeves and pants to try on, regardless of the season. (Rental available: ¥1,100 per set)
Language	English
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	No
Reservation	At least 14 days in advance
Payment Option	Credit Card / PayPal
Cancellation Policy	7 – 2 Day Notice: 30% 1 Day Notice: 50% Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show: 100%
Notes	About Armor Trial：・Your height must be between 150 cm and 180 cm ・Recommended for participants with a chest and waist size of 90 cm or less ・You need to wear long sleeves and pants to try on, regardless of the season. (Rental available: ¥1,100 per set) ・You are not allowed to wear samurai face armor if you wear makeup This tour does NOT offer a paragliding experience.