~ Battle of Domyoji Samurai Walk ~
Discover stories from centuries of Japanese history.
Walk the streets of Domyoji and journey through a thousand years of stories.
Dress in samurai armor or a kimono and explore the historic town of Domyoji.
Pose for photos as a samurai warlord or a princess, with shrines and temples as your backdrop.
- DatesNov 3, 22, 23,
28, 29, 2026 - Price6,000yen (tax incl.)
- Durationapprox. 3hours
- Capacity7people
After the tour, enjoy food, shopping and hands-on experiences at the shops along the shopping street!
ITINERARYItinerary
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10:00
Meet in front of Domyoji Station (Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line)
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10:10
Orientation, Reception & Dressing
Pay tour fee at reception
You'll receive a Shopping Coupon for the local shopping street and a souvenir: an original Battle of Domyoji tenugui (Japanese hand towel).
Change into your armor or kimono. (The costumes—including armor and two-piece kimono with an uchikake outer robe—are usually worn directly over your regular clothes.)
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10:40
📷 Domyoji Temple and Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine
With over 1,400 years of history, enjoy a special photo session in your costume against these historic backdrops. On guided tour days, enjoy live commentary from our guide.
*English guide sheets provided for international participants.
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11:50
📷 Tamate Bridge & Battle of Domyoji Monument
Overlook the historic battlefield from Tamate Bridge on the Ishikawa River and pose in front of the Battle of Domyoji Monument (Summer Campaign of the Siege of Osaka). On guided tour days, enjoy live commentary from our guide.
*English guide sheets provided for international participants.
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12:30
📷 Stroll the shopping street in armor or kimono
Enjoy more photos at your favorite spots.
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13:00
Return to dressing area & End of Tour
Return your costume, change back into your clothes, and conclude the tour.
After the Tour
After the tour, enjoy Domyoji Tenjin-dori Shopping Street!
There's plenty of food, shopping and fun experiences to enjoy!
商店街のグルメ・お買い物・体験の写真
For opening hours and available experiences, please contact each shop directly.
For shop details, see the Domyoji Tenjin-dori Shopping Street website or "Domyoji Gourmet" on the top page of this digital guide (Japanese only).
*Times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on conditions on the day.
OUTLINETour Outline
- Dates
- Nov 3, 2026 (Tue)
Nov 22, 2026 (Sun)
Nov 23, 2026 (Mon)
Nov 28, 2026 (Sat)
Nov 29, 2026 (Sun) Five tour dates available - Price
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Price per person (tax included); varies by costume
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Adult armorHeight 151 cm or taller6,000yenTour fee 3,000 yen + costume rental 3,000 yen
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Princess-style kimono6,000yenTour fee 3,000 yen + costume rental 3,000 yen
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Children's armorMust be accompanied by a guardian / height 110–150 cm3,000yenTour fee only (costume rental is free)
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No costumeChildren / companions3,000yenTour fee only
Payment is made on the day at the venue, in cash or via PayPay.
Example (family of four)
Father (adult armor) 6,000 yen 2 children (children's armor) 3,000 yen × 2 Mother (no costume) 3,000 yen Total 15,000 yen -
- Tour Benefits
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- Shopping Coupon (500 yen value)
Valid at participating shops on the Domyoji Tenjin-dori Shopping Street. 500 yen couponWhere to use the coupon - Souvenir
Original Battle of Domyoji tenugui (Japanese hand towel).
道明寺合戦オリジナル手ぬぐいの写真
- Shopping Coupon (500 yen value)
- Capacity
- Adult armor: 4 / Princess-style kimono: 3 / Children's armor: a limited number Children's armor is for children (height 110–150 cm) accompanied by a guardian.
- Walking Distance
- Approx. 1 kmPlease wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Included
- Accompanying staff (Japanese-speaking only) and a tour guide; rental of armor or princess-style kimono, with dressing assistance *International participants will receive an English guide sheet.
- In Case of Rain
- The tour will be canceled if it rains.
*The tour will also be canceled if a weather warning is issued or forecast.
*If the tour is canceled, we will notify applicants by email at around 3:00 p.m. the day before. - Meeting Point
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In front of Domyoji Station
(Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line)Meeting time 10:00
View map (Google Maps) - Application Deadline
- Please apply by 2:00 p.m. the day before your preferred date.
*All applications are received as booking requests and handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Please note that we cannot accept new bookings once the tour is full. - Organizer
- Domyoji Tenjin-dori Shopping Street
- Planning & Operation
- Tsunagaru Chikara (General Incorporated Association)
COSTUMEAbout the Costumes
- Armor
- Armor is assigned by size, so you cannot choose a specific style.
*Depending on body type, armor may not fit well, or at all, for people over 2 m tall or over 100 kg. - Princess-style kimono
- A two-piece kimono designed for easy wear, so you can enjoy the feel of wearing a kimono. It is worn over your own clothes.
- Footwear for Kimono
- The geta (wooden sandals) come in one size only (fits 22–24 cm feet). If they do not fit, please wear your own footwear.
CANCELLATIONCancellation
- Cancellation by the organizer
- If the tour becomes overbooked because several requests arrive just before the deadline, we may have to decline your booking request by email.
If a weather warning is issued or a major natural disaster occurs or is expected, we will notify you of the cancellation by email at around 3:00 p.m. the day before. If this happens during the tour, the tour will be ended early. - Cancellation by participants
- If you are unable to attend, please let us know by email at tour@domyoji-life.com as soon as possible.
ENTRYBooking Request
Please submit a booking request using the form below.
Our staff will then email you to confirm your participation, or to let you know if the tour is full. Please note that your booking is not confirmed until you receive our confirmation email.
Contact
Tsunagaru Chikara (General Incorporated Association)
Domyoji Time Travel Tour Desk
