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【Be a SAMURAI】Movie Filming Plan

A real photography experience that takes advantage of the location of the castleShiroishi Castle is a restored wooden castle in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. Why don't you recreate a scene you have seen in a period drama or movie using the best location, a real castle? We will perform according to a script and deliver the filmed footage. The video will be even more powerful if you experience it with a large group of family members or friends.

Operation Period

Available year-round by reservation.

Time Required

Up to 3 hours

Number of Participants

4〜9people

Price

200,000 JPY– (tax included)

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The guests will act out scenes from Japanese period dramas and movies in a real castle, Shiroishi Castle, located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. A cameraman will film the performance, and an edited video will be given to the client. The performance will follow a script, but it is up to the client to make their own arrangements. The video will be even more powerful if you experience it with a large group of family members or friends.

・The best location of a real castle in Japan・The armor is made by Japanese craftsmen and is of the highest quality.・Scripts are available in Japanese and English. Ad-libs are of course allowed!

Experience Program Name【Be a SAMURAI】Movie Filming Plan
Activity LocationShiroishi Castle
Time RequiredUp to 3 hours
Operation PeriodAvailable year-round by reservation.
Start TimeAM9:00〜、PM1:00〜
Minimum number of participants4people
Maximum number of participants9people
Reservation Deadline4 days before by 23:00
About suspension of the activityIf the event is canceled by the organizer, a refund will be provided. In case of unavoidable cancellation, we will contact you directly.
Important notes regarding participationTo prepare your costume, please provide your height, weight, and foot size.
Due to the requirements of wearing armor, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing skirts.
Please inform us in advance of the total number of participants, as well as the number of children, if applicable.
Price
4 people200,000 JPY (Tax included)
5 people250,000 JPY (Tax included)
6 people300,000 JPY (Tax included)
7 people350,000 JPY (Tax included)
What is included in the priceExperience fee, consumption tax.
What is not included in the priceTransportation fee.
Method of PaymentCash, credit cards, and electronic payments are accepted (some methods may not be supported).
About cancellations and changesIf you need to cancel or change your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible.
Cancellation PolicyCancellation made at least 4 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
Cancel during 1 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
Meeting Spot 1-16 Masuokacho, Shiroishi-shi, Miyagi-ken 989-0251
Shiroishi Castle 1F (inside the castle tower)
Meeting TimeArrive on time. The experience will be cancelled if you are more than 15 minutes late.
Access<By Public Transportation> 
15-minute walk from Shiroishi Station (Tohoku Honsen Line)
10-minute taxi ride from Shiroishi-Zao Station (Tohoku Shinkansen)
ParkingYes
Please use the parking lot at the base of the castle. Free parking, no reservation necessary.
Barrier-free AccessNo
About multi-lingual supportJapanese/English/Chinese (Traditional)