Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture
Step into the world of samurai warriors
Enjoy a special samurai armor experience at Shiroishi Castle, one of only five wooden castle reconstructions in Japan. Authentic armor meticulously crafted by skilled artisans is provided, along with traditional undergarments and tabi socks for a truly immersive experience. This is a rare opportunity to wear samurai armor both inside and outside a real castle — an experience unique to Shiroishi Castle. Step into the world of samurai warriors and feel the spirit of history as you become a Sengoku warlord for a day. A professional photography service is also available upon request
1. Reception & Orientation (Approx. 5 min)
Upon arrival, staff will handle your registration and provide an explanation of the day’s schedule.
2. Choose Your Armor (Approx. 3 min)
Select your preferred armor from five available types. Authentic reproductions modeled after the armor of famous samurai such as Date Masamune, Katakura Kojūrō, and Sanada Yukimura are also available.
3. Armor Dressing (Approx. 20 min)
Our staff will assist you in putting on the armor. During the dressing process, you will hear stories and historical background about the samurai whose armor you are wearing.
4. Photo Session (Approx. 10 min)
You are welcome to take photos and videos freely with your own camera. Our staff will also guide you on posing like a true samurai warlord.
Optional: Professional photographer service is available upon request.
5. Experience Ends
After removing the armor, the experience concludes. You are free to leave from the site.
Experience Snapshot
What's Included
Experience fee, armour rental, historical lecture, interpretation
Cost
Please inquire below.
Experience Availability
Year round, excepting Year-end and New Year Holidays (December 28th– January 5th)
Average Duration
1 hour
Participants
From 1-5 guests.
Meeting Location
Shiroishi Castle, Miyagi Prefecture
Important notes
Reservation availability may vary. Reserve to confirm availability.
Please notify us at least 3 days before if you must cancel or modify your reservation.
Requests for reservations for this experience must be made at least three weeks in advance.
Inquire about booking today
You can send a booking inquiry below. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm the booking with our partners and send you a booking confirmation email at least two weeks before your desired date.
Please note this form does not confirm the availability of the experience.
Cancelation policy
Our cancelation policy for this experience is below. Percentages represent the non-refundable portion of your experience fee.
1-3 days before date of experience
50% of total price
Same day
No refund
