Samurai Matchlock Shooting at Historic Mountain Castle
- 1h 30m
- Guided in Japanese
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
13:00 / 14:30 Meet in front of the castle gate Departure: Start of a 1.2 km one-way adventure Tales from the Sengoku Era: Secret stories told by your history guide Samurai Experience: Change into full armor Matchlock Firearm Challenge: Try target shooting with airguns Descent: Walk back down the mountain 14:30 / 16:00 End of tour & dismissal HIGHLIGHT Immerse yourself in the world of the samurai wearing authentic armor featured in Japanese TV historical drama series (Taiga dramas) An action-packed experience where you can try matchlock gun shooting using airguns Walk through Jinguji Castle, a mountain fortress from the Sengoku period, and experience the actual terrain and tactics used by samurai A history guide provides clear and easy-to-understand explanations of the Kaga Ikko-Ikki and Sengoku-era battles Take photos in full armor—a special program that lets you deeply appreciate samurai culture
Inclusions
What's included
- Insurance fee
- Shooting experience
- Tour guide fee
- Bear bell rental
- Work gloves
What's not
- No English-speaking guide is included, and interpreter assistance is not provided in this plan.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Access: By Train 10 minutes by taxi from Awara-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) 15 minutes by taxi from Awara-Yunomachi Station (Echizen Railway) By Car Approx. 10 minutes from Kanazu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Operated by
- Attractive JAPAN
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ages 6 and older (Groups of 2–4 people) Preschoolers (under 6) cannot participate
- Pricing: Ages 13+: Adult Rate Ages 6–12: Free (Note: Child-sized armor is not available)
- Course Info and Walking Distance Distance and Pace: The walking route is approximately 1.2 km one-way and takes about 20 minutes. With an elevation gain of around 50 meters, it offers a comfortable level of light exercise that anyone can easily enjoy.
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
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