Become a Samurai in Kyoto : 60 Minute Armor Experience

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You will wear samurai armor and have professional photographer take samurai photos. The data will be delivered to you within 24 hours via Google Drive.

(A) Armor experience. One suit of armor per person.
(B) Samurai photo, 10-15 photos per group.
(C) Experience time, 60min.

*Opening sale to October 31.
*Kids will be wearing helmets and battle jackets only till 31 Oct.
*Full-body armor experience for kids starts on November 1. Prices for children will change from November 1st.

What's Included

Armor usage fee, data editing fee, 10 edited data sheets, Professional photographer fee
Original data before editing

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

3-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. Exit the ticket gate and proceed to the South Exit Gate, then walk 3 minutes in a straight line.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

A hot new facility with over 10,000 Instagram followers, just opened in August 2025! You can choose your favorite suit of armor from the ones on display and actually wear it yourself. These are not antiques or plastic, but film-quality suits of armor crafted by professional armor makers. Once you see and touch them, you’ll be amazed by their authentic weight and presence. The collection includes replicas of historical warlords’ armor as well as original designs, with the display changing monthly. Dressed in your chosen armor, a professional photographer will capture your very own samurai portraits. These one-of-a-kind samurai photos will surely become a treasured memory of your trip to Japan.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN

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Photography Tours
Fun & Games
VR Experiences
Costume Dress Up Experiences
Photo Shoots
Virtual Experiences
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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