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Gyoda City Folk Museum try on armor
Join an event where you can try on Japanese armor to transform yourself into a samurai!
This event is held every spring and fall at the Gyoda City Folk Museum , located on the former site of the main castle of Oshijo. Many foreign visitors are fascinated by this event. Here, visitors can try on Japanese traditional armor worn by samurai warriors centuries ago. The heavy armor will remind you of the strength of the warriors at that time. It will make you feel what it’s like to be a true samurai!
The volunteer staff helps you!
The volunteer staff takes care of the armor and helps you put it on. 4 or 5 members always assist in the event. You can become a brave warrior in 10 minutes with their impeccable assistance.
We tried it!
As there was also armor for children, many families participated in this event. Excitement filled the museum room. There were 2 women behind us, they looked so cool as well. After waiting while others were trying on the armor, it became our turn at last. We were thrilled by this rare opportunity to wear amour only seen in costume dramas.
There is seldom a chance to wear such armor or even see it up close. Usually, we can only see a samurai with amour in the movies. Especially for foreign visitors, this is must-do great opportunity. They welcome everyone of all ages. Photographs are also allowed of course!
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Facility information
- Facility name
- Gyoda City Folk Museum (行田市郷土博物館)
- Activity name
- try on armor
- Address
- 17-23 Honmaru, Gyoda City, Saitama
- TEL
- 048-554-5911 (Gyoda Board of Education)
- Event date
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spring (April to June) and fall (October to November) Sundays and holidays. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (reception close 3:30 pm)
*Check the details on the official website. - Fee
- adult 200 yen, college and high school students 100 yen, elementally and junior high school students 50 yen.
- Capacity
- there is a possibility to set limits depending on the number of participants.
- Note
- please follow the staff’s instruction for your safety.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)