Samurai Experience Toyama

Toyama City Tourist Information Center  

Samurai Experience

Samurai Armor × Horse Riding × Toyama Castle
What's New
  • (June 10,2024)
    The next experience is scheduled to begin in September 2024  


Activity Details

  • I. Samurai Costume Experience
    Days/Season: Once a month 
    Time: 10:00–11:00、13:00-14:00、15:00-16:00
    Details: Try on a helmet and battle coat and take some photos with your smartphone or camera.
    (Indoors only)
    * Sword, gun, etc. available
    Time required: Approx. 5 min
    Fee: ¥500/person
    Age: Anyone
    Reservation in advance: Reopening from Sep 15, 2024.
    Reception on the day.
  • II. Samurai Warrior Experience
     (limited to 4 people or 2 pairs/day)
    Days/Season: Once a month * See horse riding calendar
    Time: ①11:00 ②14:00
    Details: Try on samurai armor and take some photos. Venture outside and take a picture with the castle in the background, using your smartphone or camera.
    【Special Gift】 Includes 1 free photo (instant camera)
    Time required: Approx. 40 min
    Fee: ¥3000/person
    Age: Ages 6 and up
    Reservation in advance: Fully booked
  • III. Samurai Warrior Horse Riding Experience
    (limited to 4 people or 2 pairs/day)
    Days/Season: Once a month  * See horse riding calendar
    Time: ①11:00 ②14:00
    Details: (Ⅱ)Ride a horse while wearing samurai armor. A special experience providing the chance to take photos of yourself riding a horse with the castle in the background.
    【Special Gift】Includes one free photo (instant camera)
    Time required: Approx. 50 min
    Fee: ¥5000/person
    Age: Ages 6 and up
    Reservation in advance: Fully booked 
  • IV. Samurai Horse Riding Experience
    Days/Season: April to November (3–5 times/month) * See horse riding calendar
    Time: 10:00–12:00,13:00-16:00
    Details: Ride a horse while wearing a samurai costume. Enjoy photo shooting of yourself riding a horse with the castle in the background.
    Time required: Approx. 5 min
    Fee: ¥1000/person
    Age: Ages 3 and up
    Reservation in advance: Reception on the day
  • V. Horse Feeding Experience
    Days/Season: April to November (3–5 times/month) * See horse riding calendar
    Time: 10:00–12:00,13:00-16:00
    Details: Try feeding a horse some carrot.
    Fee: ¥100/cup
    Age: Anyone
    Reservation in advance: Reception on the day
  • Horse Riding Calendar (Latest Calendar: August 8. 2024)

We only accept cash. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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    Name: Toyama City Tourist Information Center Services: ・Toyama City sightseeing information
    ・Operation of various activities/experiences
    ・Sales of various tickets, goods, etc.
    Address: 1-45 Honmaru, Toyama, 930-0081
    Tel/Fax: 076-439-0800 / 076-439-0810
    Open: 9:00–17:30(Dec.1~Mar.15 9:00-17:00) Access: 10-min walk from Toyama Station / 4-min walk from Kokusai Kaigijo-mae tram stop (Centram) / 15 min by car from Hokuriku Expressway Toyama Interchange / (Underground parking available)
    Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holidays