This tour offers you the opportunity to venture into the distant past to experience the traditional culture and history fo Kishiwada. After experiencing the Danjiri Festival at the Danjiri Kaikan museum, and experiencing the overwhelming power of the Danjiri Festival through the taiko and flute performances, you will get to enjoy a Japanese lunch in a unique setting. After lunch, make unforgettable memories and priceless pictures of you strolling through the vicinity of Kishiwada Castle while wearing kimon or traditional armor.

Your day of adventure and uncovering the Japanese culture in the historical castle town of Kishiwada begins with meeting your guide and exploring the local shopping arcade on your way to the castle.

▼Discover local sweets and treats

Danjiri festival in Kishiwada is known as one of the most dynamic and impressive festivals in Japan. At the local Danjiri museum, you will not only get to see the impressive floats, but will be able to engage in a selection of hands-on experiences as well.

▼A reproduction of the festival scenery from a rooftop view

▼Experience dancing on top of float, the epitome of Danjiri festival

▼Try your hand at the musical instruments used in the festival like drums as bells, get ready to make some noise!

The area around Kishiwada Castle is dotted with quaint buildings where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine and culture.

※Stores may change according to availability.

▼At Kofu-An, a restaurant in the oldest existing Noh theater in Osaka Prefecture, you can enjoy a meal right in front of an authentic Noh stage

▼There is a rule that a person must wear tabi (split-toed socks) to go up on the Noh stage, however you can purchase these socks on the spot and go up on the stage as well!

▼Kishiwada is the only place in Japan where you can dine and experience being on the Noh stage at the same time

Take part in a special experience in which you can wear armor and kimono and take a walk around the museum. The authentic armor is a faithful reproduction of that worn by warriors in the past, and the kimono is beautifully arranged by a professional kimono stylist to create an elegant moment in sophisticated Japanese attire.

▼Feel your spirit rise as more layers are added on

▼The staff will dress you according to your height and measurements for that perfect fit
※This photo features a semi-formal kimono

▼The staff will help you select the yukata and kimono best fitting the nature of the experience
Samples of yukata

The last part of the tour will let you explore the Kishiwada Castle keep and the surrounding historical shrines in armor and kimono, as if you ventured back into the past. Create unforgettable memories while immersing yourself in the beautiful and tranquil scenery of Kishiwada Castle.

▼Travel back in time as you enter the castle

▼Become a shogun as you gaze upon the land from atop the castle keep

▼The special attire combined with the historical scenery of the castle will surely help you make unforgettable memories of your journey.