[Hyogo, Kawanishi City] Experience the feeling of being a warrior at Tada Shrine, the birthplace of the Tada Genji clan! A genuine samurai culture experience supervised by the world's best Iaijutsu master, Isao Machii!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Advanced-level users
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Operate rain or shine
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Possible number of bookings1~3
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Participating age12Age ~ 90 Age
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Duration1~2 hours
He has been featured in many media outlets! This is a real samurai culture experience supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido sword-cutting technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In the grounds of the historic and distinguished Tada Shrine, you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing armor and experiencing the feeling of being a samurai.
Dressed in faithfully reproduced armor in accordance with ancient customs, you can learn about various samurai etiquette while experiencing what it's like to be a warrior.
Participants will be prayed for good fortune by the chief priest and priest at the main hall of Tada Shrine.
You can stroll around part of the grounds of Tada Shrine, the birthplace of the Tada Genji clan and the shrine dedicated to Minamoto no Mitsunaka, dressed in armor.
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- Immediate booking OK!
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | In case of cancellation due to customer's convenience, the less cancellation fee will be charged. 2 days ago: 30% The day before: 50% On the On the day: 100% cancelled without notice: 100% |
About event termination | If you do not follow the instructions or cause any inconvenience to the shrine, the tour may be cancelled. In that case, no refunds will be given. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~3 |
About duration |
1~2 hours
It lasts about two hours, including prayer.
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Operating period | All-year-round |
Assembly time | Please be at 15 minutes prior to your booking time. |
Booking deadline | until 16:59 3 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | You may bring your own items such as kimonos and mock swords. |
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About rental items | Armor set, simulated sword |
Matters require attention | This is a sacred shrine ground, so please pay respect to the deity and do not laugh loudly, make noise, or damage any buildings or plants in the grounds. Even though they are replica swords, please do not swing them around or clash them with each other. Although they are replicas, they are very expensive armor. Please be careful not to damage them with reckless poses. |
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Other notifications | Due to size restrictions, people with a waist circumference over 90 cm will not be able to wear the armor. |
Plan attractions

A part of the Tada Shrine grounds can be rented exclusively for you! There are no other tourists around. Please enjoy the quiet shrine grounds to your heart's content.

The armor experience Dressed in armor that has been faithfully reproduced, you can take a commemorative photo while enjoying the feeling of being a warlord.

wearing armor Wear armor according to the traditional wearing method according to the etiquette. You can learn the thoughts and customs of the old samurai while dressing.

Armor wearing and conch shell Wear armor according to the traditional wearing method according to the etiquette. You can learn the thoughts and customs of the old samurai while dressing. You can also experience conch shells.

wearing armor Wear armor according to the traditional wearing method according to the etiquette. You can learn the thoughts and customs of the old samurai while dressing.

I feel like a warlord Dressed in armor that has been faithfully reproduced, you can take a commemorative photo while enjoying the feeling of being a warlord. Please enjoy the Sengoku warlord feeling with your favorite pose. *Please refrain from posing with swords hitting each other or damaging the armor.

I feel like a warlord Please enjoy the Sengoku warlord feeling with your favorite pose. *Please refrain from posing with swords hitting each other or damaging the armor.

Planner: Isao Machii The world's best Iaido master. He holds six Guinness World Records, has been featured in various media both in Japan and overseas, and is an instructor at martial arts associations overseas. If you search for "ISAO MACHII" on YouTube, you've probably seen him.
Access - Map
Please come to Hankyu Kawanishi Noseguchi Station or JR Kawanishi Ikeda Station 15 minutes before the tour starts. We will take you to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. *We cannot store large luggage such as suitcases.
If you are coming by car, it is about 10 minutes by car from the Ikeda Kibe exit on the Hanshin Expressway Route 11 Ikeda Line. It is about 10 minutes from the Kawanishi Interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway. *There is a paid parking lot for visitors (parking fee 300 yen)
If you are coming from Umeda, change to the Nose Electric Railway at Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station on the Hankyu Railway Takarazuka Line and get off at Tada Station. Walk 1 km west from Sakurababa for about 15 minutes. If you are coming from a train and bus, get off at Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station on the Hankyu Railway Takarazuka Line. Take the Hankyu bus to Tada Jinja-mae, about 100 meters north, and walk for about 2 minutes. (Approximately 1 hour from Osaka Umeda, approximately 1.5 hours from Kobe via Takarazuka)
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Accurate guidance will prevent you from getting injured, but we have various insurances, so please rest assured that you can receive solid support in the event of an emergency.
Insurance information | Aioi Nissay Dowa General Insurance Co., Ltd., Tough Biz Comprehensive Insurance, 100 million yen |
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Number of staff | 3 people |
Number of instructors | 2 people |