Honor - Experience Budo & Culture once practiced by the samurai

It was great to learn about the Tea Ceremony and how they do their calligraphy. Being a samurai was probably one of the highlights of my trip to Japan. I initially didn't know if women could be samuraised but you can. Just know that you do walk to the castle in your Samurai suit and people will stare at you. Just embrace that you are the center of attention and enjoy your photos.

★★★★★ The Staff Made This Experience Truly Special What set the Samurai Honnor Experience apart wasn't just the concept — it was the incredible team behind it. From check-in to farewell, every staff member was warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to share their culture with us. The staff were very attentive — helping us into armor, guiding us through each stage of the experience, and making sure everyone felt comfortable and included, regardless of language. They took the time to explain the meaning behind each ritual and technique rather than just rushing us through, which made the whole thing feel authentic and respectful rather than staged. It's rare to find a team this dedicated, friendly, and skilled at what they do. Huge thanks to the entire team. This is the kind of hospitality that turns a good experience into an unforgettable one.

The Experience at Samurai Honor was amazing! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We began with calligraphy after they helped us dress in traditional attire. We learned ned much during the tea ceremony, and getting to wear samurai armor was definitely a highlight! Unfortunately, the instructor for the sword cutting was in an accident on the way to the studio, so they were unable to finish the experience entirely. They were very apologetic and gave a significant refund. I look forward to coming back to finish the experience entirely! I definitely recommend this for adults interested in samurai culture.

Great experience and wonderful staff!! :) experience lasted a bit longer than expected but still the staff made sure that there was no rush and everything was done properly.

An incredible experience I could not recommend more. I chose the full package with the pictures and video and would say it was worth every penny. Each master has perfected their craft to an amazing degree that seeing each of them in action is incredible. For the full 4 hours I got to see the sights of Osaka castle, view the spectacular cherry blossoms and the learn every aspect of samurai culture. The tea ceremony was wonderful as a history lesson and also a tasting session, with the calligraphy being very personal you could feel a sense of awe in every brush stroke. With the Samurai Sword coming last for me I got to feel the weight and purpose with every strike. The staff as a whole are true masters with a real passion for their individual crafts making the entire experience fun and welcoming for me. I would go again on my next trip to Japan.

This was a great experience everyone should do! Our three ladies that hosted us were absolutely the best. We felt right at home with them. They all took the time to explain everything and didn't rush us with anything. Our tea master was the best, she showed us exactly how it is all done and gave us a great history of the tea ceremony. We also tried on the Samurai armor and had a wonderful time learning about the Samurai and the Bushido way. This was the best money we spent with the most welcoming and wonderful Japanese women. Thank you a million times over!

My family loved this. The staff at honor samurai went above and beyond. They took time to show us calligraphy, the tea ceremony, and we learned a lot about samurai in the process. They took so many wonderful pictures and sent them to us. Just a great cultural experience that I would recommend to anyone.

This was a one of a kind experience. It was the most expensive thing I booked on our trip and we were not disappointed! We loved the staff and all the time they took with us. My favorite part was the was the calligraphy!

I had an amazing time, everyone was nice, very informative and guided me through the process with great patience. I did the colligraphy, the tea ceremony, cutting the bamboo and made the trip to Osaka castle in samurai armour and i enjoyed every single one!!!

The Samurai experience (tea ceremony, calligraphy, sword use and samurai armour) were all excellent. A relaxed tea ceremomy, finding out information as you go; a calligraphy lesson with a large piece to take home; cutting with a real sword and load of pictures taken throughout. Well worth it!