Only 1 Group per Day – Odawara Castle Samurai Experience
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Explore the History of Odawara Castle: A 3-Hour Guided Tour Join us for a 3-hour guided tour of Odawara Castle, where history and culture come to life! The tour starts with a warm greeting at Odawara Station, followed by a stroll through the historic castle town. You'll spend about 90 minutes exploring the main keep (Honmaru) and turrets (Yagura), learning about the Sengoku period and the samurai who once lived here. Your guide will share captivating stories of the castle's past and its role in Japanese history. For a fun twist, you'll have the chance to wear traditional samurai jackets and pose for photos with a fan. The tour wraps up with a relaxing visit to a cozy café, where you can enjoy a traditional cup of matcha tea, experiencing a bit of Japanese tea culture. Perfect for history lovers, samurai fans, and anyone curious about Odawara Castle’s unique blend of the past and present!
Inclusions
What's included
- Including Odawara Castle Admission Fee
- Pick-up service from hotels in the Kanagawa area (on foot and by train)
- Tour guided by an experienced English-speaking professional
What's not
- Please note that lunch and drinks are not included in the tour.
- Transportation is by public trains and buses, not by private car.
Itinerary
Odawara Castle is a historic castle located in the center of Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It served as the stronghold of the Hojo clan during the Sengoku and Edo periods. From the castle’s main keep, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the city and Sagami Bay, with beautiful seasonal scenery throughout the year. Inside the castle, a museum displays artifacts such as armor, weapons, and historical documents, offering insight into the culture and strategies of Japan’s feudal era. The castle grounds, including stone walls and gardens, are perfect for a leisurely walk, allowing visitors to experience both history and nature. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom around the castle, while in autumn, the colorful foliage creates stunning photo opportunities, making it a popular spot for sightseeing and photography.
Let's enjoy matcha at a popular café on Kamaboko Street in Odawara! I’ll guide you to some recommended tea shops. While strolling down this charming street lined with historical shops, you can discover photogenic spots and experience the local culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Nature Retreat Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Odawara
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 24 experiences we list in Odawara.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Odawara
Odawara is a castle town on Sagami Bay in Kanagawa, at the foot of the Hakone hills, with a rebuilt castle, fish paste and pickled plums.
Odawara was the stronghold of the Later Hōjō clan until 1590, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi besieged the castle and ended their rule, and it was later a post town on the Tōkaidō road. The castle keep, rebuilt in 1960 within moats and stone walls, holds a museum, and cherry trees and a small park surround it.
Special offers in Odawara
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
