The entire town is in the Edo Era
The borders and town streets, the downtown area and samurai residences, everything is built as structures from the Edo Era. The staff boost up the atmosphere. Everyone changes completely into samurai, ninja and Edo town residents, and fights and detective stories play out for real along the roadsides. You will enjoy yourselves no matter when and where you are. There are few places to get warm, and from around 2 p.m. in winter, the cold intensifies so please dress up for the weather.
Recommended places to see
Henshin Costume House
You can masquerade yourself as a citizen of the Edo Era such as a ninja, samurai, feudal lord, princess, artisan or female swordsperson, etc. for a day. The staff will even address you as that transformed character.
The samurai experience
Limited to the winter season (December to March). From the basics of the military arts to the Edo lifestyle, you will learn a way of life. Experience the samurai spirit that represents Japan.
The adult ninja experience
You will learn 5 disciplines (wall-climbing, crawling above ceilings, navigating through traps, underground infiltration, shuriken throwing). Experience the arts of protecting yourself and deception.
Karakuri Ninja Maze
This is a huge maze. There are also tricks that aren’t present in the usual mazes. It is exceptionally hard but emergency exits are available.
Kai Kai Ninja House
A place for ninja training. Your sense of balance will be tested. The complex construction means that it will be quite difficult to reach the exit.
Seven playhouses
You will have plenty of Edo Era amusement such as ninja, sword battles, water tricks, and courtesan dances. Spectacular performances will be right in front of your eyes.
Yakata boat cruises
Sightsee down the village river through a re-creation of places from Nihombashi to Ryogokubashi. You can see the townscape and how people live, and get a taste of the real Edo Era.