Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Kinnotake Resorts in Hakone launched the “Samurai Experience” on May 17, offering guests an immersive journey into history with authentic samurai armor and cultural insights. Kinnotake Resorts, managed by Kinnotake Corporation in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, revealed a new program on May 17 named “Samurai Experience — A Noble Retreat into History.” This unique initiative aims to provide guests with an immersive historical adventure, transporting them back in time.
Participants in the program will don authentic samurai armor and swords, each piece adorned with family crests, enhancing the historical accuracy and immersive nature of the experience. The activity is designed to offer a deep dive into the samurai culture, allowing guests to feel the weight and significance of these traditional garments and weapons. The experience is hosted at Matsuzakaya Honten, a 360-year-old ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) situated within Kinnotake Resorts in Hakone.
This historic location adds to the authenticity of the program, providing a picturesque and culturally rich backdrop for guests to enjoy their journey into the past. To immerse themselves in Japan’s rich history and culture, guests are outfitted with a full set of authentic samurai armor. This includes a helmet, face cover, chest armor, and a sword.
With the help of skilled staff, the process of putting on the armor takes about 30 minutes. After donning their samurai gear, guests enjoy an hour of .
