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1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice
Activity Duration (7 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Overview
What you'll do
Experience the life of a samurai for a day. Join our Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice tour.
Tour Highlight
Experience a day in the life of a samurai in Nagano's historic town of Matsushiro. This unique tour explores Nagano's samurai past, visiting some of Japan's best-preserved samurai residences. You'll also have hands-on experiences cooking local specialty "oyaki" and practicing katana techniques at an Edo Period military school. Your guide, a local expert, will lead you through this engaging tour, available throughout the year. Through firsthand experience, you'll gain real insight into Nagano's samurai heritage.
What is included?
- Guided “oyaki” making experience
- Transport costs to all listed destinations / activities and Englishspeaking guide on both days
- Entry to former Sanada Residence, former Higuchi Residence and Bunbu Gakko inc samurai experience
- Entry/Admission Nagano
- Entry/Admission Matsushiro Literary and Military School
What is not included?
- Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to / from Nagano Station
- Any additional “oyaki” (JPY100 ~ 200)
- Additional food, snacks & drinks
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Lighthouse Tour Guide
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Nagano Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice in Nagano, Japan. This full-day tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
OYAKI FARM BY IROHADO
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OYAKI FARM BY IROHADO
Stop: 2 hours
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Matsushiro Literary and Military School
Stop: 5 hours
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.Read moreMore about Matsushiro Literary and Military School
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