Experience the life of a Sengoku warlord in Hideyoshi's castle town (Plan A: Armor / Plan B: Walk around town in armor / Plan C: Expert explanation and fitting of armor followed by walk around town)
This plan in Nagahama, a key arena in the Sengoku (Warring States) era, invites you to don authentic armor and see the world through the eyes of a feudal warlord. No discussion of Japan's Sengoku period is complete without mention of Nagahama in Shiga Prefecture, which is known as a hallowed ground from that era. One of the most famous battles is the Battle of Shizugatake, where Hashiba Hideyoshi (later known as Toyotomi Hideyoshi) fought Shibata Katsuie. The soldiers who fought with distinction on Hideyoshi's side became known as "The Seven Spears of Shizugatake." In this plan, you can don the armor of the Seven Spears and see the world through the eyes of a warlord. Plan A offers a photo opportunity either inside the keep of Nagahama Castle, where Hideyoshi rose to power, or with the castle as a backdrop. (Duration: Around 1 hour Photos to be taken by guests themselves) In Plan B, you stroll through Nagahama with an English-speaking guide while wearing armor. (Duration: Around 3 hours) Plan C includes an expert's explanation and fitting of armor, followed by a stroll around Nagahama with an English-speaking guide. You will also be given a bottle holder souvenir that matches perfectly with the suit of armor. (Duration: Around 3 hours) *For all plans, the time needed to fit armor may vary depending on the number of participants.
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Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 6 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- At least 140 cm.
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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In front of Nagahama Castle History Museum
10-10 Koen-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- January 4 - December 26 (except Mondays and Nagahama Castle closed days)
- Tour Schedule
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Plan A: Reception → Change clothes → Tour indoors and outdoors → Change clothes. Plan
B and C: Reception → Change clothes → Tour indoors / walk around town → Change clothes - Required Time
- Plan A: Around 1 hour. Plan B: Around 3 hours. Plan C: Around 3 hours. *Note: For all plans, the time required for changing may vary slightly depending on the number of participants.
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- Nagahama Castle has an elevator, and wheelchair rentals are available to rent
- Parking
- Parking available at Toyo Park (3 hours free)
- Business name
- Nagahama Tourism Association
- E-mai
- i-umezono@kitabiwako.jp
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.