HAKONE, Japan, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinnotake Resorts,
operated by Kinnotake Corporation in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture,
announced the launch of a program called Samurai Experience -- A
Noble Retreat into History -- on May 17. This is an activity
where guests have an adventure like a journey through time, wearing
traditional samurai armor and swords with family crests at
Kinnotake Resorts' Matsuzakaya Honten, a 360-year-old ryokan
(Japanese-style inn) in Hakone.
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To experience Japan's rich
history and culture, guests don a complete set of authentic samurai
armor, with a helmet, face cover, chest armor, and a sword. With
the assistance of skilled staff, it takes approximately 30 minutes
to put on the armor.
Following the dressing session, guests in samurai armor will
have an hour of free time to explore and engage in various
activities. Guests are given a unique opportunity to connect with
Japan's storied past and gain
insight into the life of samurai warriors.
Details
Dressing: 30 min.
Exploring, wearing armor: 60 min.
Fare: 11,000 JPY
Included: Dressing of an armor set with sword
https://kinnotake-resorts.com/ryocance/matsuzakaya_honten/ryocance_matsuzakayahonten_armor.html
About "Ryocance"
Kinnotake Resorts hope its guests will enjoy "Ryocance," -- a
coined word combining ryokan and the French word vacances,
representing traditional inn hospitality with new Japanese
experiential activities -- and an extended vacation. The
guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in Hakone's authentic
beauty with a 3-4 day escape, indulging in scenic wonders, tasting
local delicacies, and undergoing cultural experiences, for enduring
memories that enrich their lives.
https://kinnotake-resorts.com/ryocance
About Matsuzakaya Honten
Dating back to 1662, the pavilions of the inn exude the essence of
traditional Japan with its rich
history and tranquil ambiance. Once a gathering place for
influential figures during the Meiji period, the ryokan continues
to be a cherished destination. Over the centuries, it has hosted
esteemed guests, including members of the Japanese imperial
family.
At the private onsen, natural springs flow at 200 liters per
minute, enriched with sulfur, sulfate, and hydrogen carbonate for
skin nourishment.
https://kinnotake-resorts.com/matsuzakayahonten/en/?lang=en
About Kinnotake Resorts
Established in Hakone in 1947, Kinnotake Resorts' mission is to
cultivate diverse talents, foster continuous growth, and harness
the timeless power of bamboo to create extraordinary
experiences that positively impact every guest's life.
Official website:
https://kinnotake-resorts.com/en/?lang=en
For more information, visit:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202405100619-O1-9Ro9lVC5.pdf
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