Kyoto in 1 Day for Friends - Dress in authentic Marutake-crafted samurai armor (one suit per person)
In Collaboration with Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience | SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN. Updated on February 21, 2026.
Wear authentic samurai armor crafted by Marutake and have professional photos taken. Includes one suit of armor per person, use of weapons (sword, spear, bow), a professional photographer, and 10 edited photos delivered via Google Drive within 24 hours. Total experience time approximately 60 minutes. Not wheelchair accessible.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience | SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN, inspired by the tour Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience!!!. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Dress in authentic Marutake-crafted samurai armor (one suit per person)
- Professional photographer + 10 edited photos delivered via Google Drive within 24 hours
- Handle traditional weapons: sword, spear, and bow (guided, non-combat)
- Experience located in central Kyoto (Ukyo Ward, near Arashiyama area)
Itinerary
Day 1
Single-session samurai armor experience at Shogun Studio Japan. Arrive slightly early for check-in and dressing. The core photography session lasts ~60 minutes; final edited photos are delivered within 24 hours via Google Drive.
Samurai Armor Experience & Photo Session — Shogun Studio Japan
Meet at Shogun Studio Japan for dressing in an authentic samurai armor suit (one suit per person). A professional photographer will guide posing, photograph weapon handling (sword, spear, bow), and select images for editing. The session length on-site is approximately 60 minutes. Includes armor use, data editing fee, 10 edited photos per person, and professional photographer fee. You may purchase armor or swords on request.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes before your booked start time to allow time for check-in and sizing; the experience begins promptly at the scheduled time.
- This venue is not wheelchair accessible and cannot accommodate infants on laps; bring only small personal items—there’s limited space for luggage.
- Wear clothing that’s easy to change in and out of (loose layers); avoid skirts or tight items that make putting on armor difficult.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Experience |
