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Understand the mysterious world of the ninja on a guided tour of Odawara Castle Park. See real armor at the Samurai Museum, walk around the historic castle, and train with a ninja expert.

Highlights

• Try out real ninja weapons and techniques in a hands-on class led by an expert
• Learn about the life and times of a real shinobi from a foremost ninja historian
• See authentic samurai armor, helmets, and swords in the historic Odawara Castle
• Hear exciting stories about ninjas in feudal Japan, like the iconic Hojo clan
• Take in the beautiful atmosphere of the seasonal blossom in Odawara Castle Park

Description

Take a walking tour of the Castle Park in Odawara with a local ninja expert as your guide. Gain a deeper understanding of the world of ninjas and samurai by visiting the Samurai Museum and the Odawara Castle. Finish with an exclusive interactive ninja training demonstration in the Ninja Museum. Start by meeting your guide at the main entrance of the Castle Park and take a tour of the Samurai Museum. Stop by displays of authentic samurai artifacts and learn about their history and role in the culture. Next, walk the grounds of the Castle Main Keep and hear fascinating stories of ninjas and samurai in feudal Japan. Learn about the building's history as the home of the Hojo clan, which ruled the area for five generations during the Sengoku period. Finally, enter the Ninja Museum after regular hours for an exclusive ninja workshop. Learn about the fundamental techniques of breathing, meditation, and movement, practice authentic ninja tools and weapons such as shuriken and sword, ending with the iconic ninja hand gestures. A trip to Odawara is a chance to discover and experience what makes Japan special. Odawara is conveniently located just south of Tokyo, nestled between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and mountains of Hakone.

Includes

Guide Entry tickets to the Samurai Museum Entry tickets to the Ninja Museum Ninja attire for training workshop

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund