Edo Wonderland Samurai and Ninja Cultural Theme Park Ticket
ID: GYG189810-294078
Category:
Country: Japan
Description
Visit the theme park of ancient Edo Japan, filled with Ninjas, Samurais, and Geishas. Enjoy a full day of fun experiencing the Edo period through live performances, classes, costume, and exhibits.
Enter the renowned Edo Wonderland in the beautiful city of Nikko to learn about one of the most defining eras of Japan. After entering, feel like you have traveled back into the Edo period as you navigate the town constructed with traditional Edo architecture. Choose to wear a traditional kimono from a selection of various ranks and take the opportunity to become an Edo citizen for the day. Become a lord, samurai, princess, farmer or a different kind of citizen, making for great photo opportunities. Be immersed in the culture and experience the complex beauty of being dressed in kimono.
Enjoy a variety of live performances including the popular ninja performances, oiran cultural shows, water magic shows, and a variety of other traditional plays. Try authentic cultural experiences. Learn the basics of how to handle a samurai sword or traditional archery. Take a lesson on how to play the musical instrument Shamisen, how to apply traditional handmade beni lipstick, how to do ukiyo-e woodblock printing or aizome indigo dying.
Learn unique facets about Edo culture through various exhibits including the Edo firefighters exhibition and swordsmith exhibit. Discover fun unique amusements including a mechanical maze, a ninja house filled with secrets, and the mysterious ninja training house, where the laws of physics seem to not apply. Taste authentic seasonal Edo cuisine at various restaurants in the park.
Highlights
- Enjoy fascinating live cultural performances like a ninja action fight or Oiran cultural show
- Take amazing photos in ninja, samurai, lord, or princess costumes with buildings of Edo architecture
- Join workshops for samurai sword, horseback archery, shamisen, and samurai etiquette
- Explore exhibits and learn about various fascinating Edo cultures
- Try authentic Edo cuisine with seasonal menus, sweets, and drinks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There are free workshops for children only of ninja, police, and samurai themes but there are limited sessions available and registration is on the day
• The travel time from Tokyo's Shinjuku and Asakusa is between 2 to 3 hours but please check the route in advance
• The most direct route to Edo Wonderland is on the Tobu limited express trains from Asakusa to Kinugawa Onsen station
• JR pass holders can travel by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Utsunomiya station then change to the local train at JR Nikko station and take the free shuttle bus to Edo Wonderland
４７０− ２ Karakura, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture 321-2524, Japan. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Edo+Wonderland+Nikko+Edomura/@36.7997317,139.6926038,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x601f9f78c2896c65:0x183456bba94095a0!8m2!3d36.790782!4d139.6974599
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
