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1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice
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Free cancellation
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7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Experience a day in the life of a samurai, as this tour explores Nagano’s unique samurai past in historic town of Matsushiro, including visits to some of Japan’s best-preserved samurai residences and hands-on experiences cooking local specialty “oyaki” and katana practice at an Edo Period military school. All led by a locally-based guide, this engaging tour is available throughout the year and offers real insight through firsthand experience of Nagano’s samurai heritage
What's Included
- Transport costs to all listed destinations / activities and English-speaking guide on both days
- Guided “oyaki” making experience
- Entry to former Sanada Residence, former Higuchi Residence and Bunbu Gakko inc samurai experience
- Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to / from Nagano Station
- Any additional “oyaki” (JPY100 ~ 200)
- Additional food, snacks & drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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*WINTER ONLY* Please wait inside the bus terminal and stay warm. Several tours operate from the bus terminal be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and confirm that you’re joining the correct tour. Please ensure you are at the terminal before the meeting time.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Begin crafting your simple "oyaki" lunch, with experts guiding you every step of the way including an explanation of oyaki's cultural importance and Nagano and a tour of the facility. Enjoy the fruits of your labor by enjoying your "oyaki" for lunch on the roof of the facility surrounded by the crisp Nagano air and mountain scenery. More "oyaki" are available separately a the counter for individual purchase for your enjoyment.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Matsushiro Literary and Military School
Arrive in Matsushiro and enjoy approximately 4 hours exploring the historic samurai enclave including visits to the former Sanada Residence, the former Higuchi Residence and Bunbu Gakko Military Arts School inc. samurai experience. Following your time in Matsushiro, your guide will accompany you back to Nagano Station on the 16:30 bus before walking to the temple and your accommodation.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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