Ashikita Gun Corps and Satsuma Kaido Samurai Experience Tour

About this event

The Ashikita Gun Corps and Satsuma Kaido Samurai Experience Tour, held in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a one-day experience connecting with the samurai spirit handed down over 400 years. Stroll through Sashiki-shuku, a former post town on the Satsuma Kaido highway, accompanied by a local guide and an audio guide. At the Sashiki Castle Ruins overlooking the Yatsushiro Sea, you can watch a powerful close-up demonstration by the Ashikita Gun Corps, holders of a Guinness World Record for matchlock gun firing. After the demonstration, participants can directly learn matchlock postures and handling movements from the corps members in a rare hands-on experience. For lunch, savor a special bento made with local ingredients at the castle ruins, along with an elegant open-air tea ceremony accompanied by the sounds of the koto. An optional commemorative photo wearing authentic samurai armor is also available, offering a special experience spending the day as a member of the gun corps. As a Kumamoto earthquake recovery support monitor tour, this tour offers an opportunity to participate at a discount compared to regular prices.

Venue

Sashiki Castle Ruins

44-6 Sashiki, Ashikita, Ashikita District, Kumamoto 869-5441