Castle and Ninja Tour in Odawara
Odawara, Japan
Discover the history and stories of the samurai and ninja at Odawara Castle on this exploration and experience into Japanese culture and history. Odawara Castle is the centerpiece for this walking tour that will include historic insight, local goods, craft shops, and much more. This castle was the grounds for some of Japan's most famous samurai and ruled over a large part of central Japan during the Sengoku Period of Japanese history. The city of Odawara still has many connections to the traditions and culture of the time of the samurai.
Learn about the history of the samurai, architecture of Japanese castle, and all about the mysterious ninja. A short stop by a local shrine is also included as we explore this historic city on foot.
There is lots to see, do, and experience in the seaside city of Odawara. This is the closest castle to Tokyo and actually ruled the area.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Odawara Castle, 6-1 Jonai, Odawara 250-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture
We will walk around the castle grounds talking about the history, architecture, and more. In the castle we will guide you through the museum to give more in depth stories and color to the history of the area. Odawara Castle was the place for many famous conflicts and was visited by some of Japan's most prominent historical figures.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Odawara Castle Park, Jonai, Odawara 250-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture
The grounds of Odawara Castle have been preserved and retain original forms and architecture that give insight into the past history and techniques to castle building. We will explore these sites.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hotokuninomiya Shrine, 8-10 Jonai, Odawara 250-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture
This shrine on the castle grounds commemorates one of Japan's most famous scholars and government officials. We will stop by to learn about the shrine itself and the man it is dedicated to. His statue is found at almost every elementary school in Japan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan, 3-6-1 Jonai, Odawara 250-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture
Learn about what ninja really were. We will stop by the Ninja Museum to learn a little about these mysterious figures, the tools they used, and the techniques they mastered.
Duration: 30 minutes
Offerings
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Inclusions
- Entrance Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan
- Entry/Admission - Odawara Castle
Exclusions
- Lunch - We will be walking through the town, please feel free to try the local food, but not included.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Be kind, respectful, and responsible...thank you.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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