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Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
Ninja and samurai encounters await at this cultural park packed with Edo period history and cultural flair.
A theme park that recreates the townscapes and culture of the Edo period. Stroll the village streets to find samurai residences, merchant houses, and ninja mansions that evoke of sense of yesteryears.
Daily performances take place in the theaters, featuring thrilling ninja action shows, dazzling courtesan dances, and period comedy dramas filled with laughter and emotion. Activities abound, including traditional shooting games and ring toss at the Yugi-Kan, the trick-filled Ninja Maze, archery and shuriken throwing at the Taiken-Dojo, and painting miniature kokeshi dolls or spinning tops at Edo-ya.
Nearby are shops offering a chance to dress up as a feudal lord or princess for a photo shoot, or rent samurai and ninja costumes to explore the village as if you were a resident of Edo.
The park also features reconstructed historical spots such as the residence of Katakura Kojūrō and a traditional Japanese garden. At the Sword Museum, Ninja Museum, and Katakura Archives, visitors can learn about Japanese swords, the ninja, and the history of the Noboribetsu region.
Highlights
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Recreates the townscape and culture of the Edo period.
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Enjoy exciting stage shows and a variety of hands-on activities.
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Ninja and samurai costumes available for rent.
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Learn about Edo-period culture and history at on-site museums.
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Plenty of dining options and souvenirs, including the famous jumbo dango.
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Recreated streetscape from the Edo period
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Daily ninja action shows
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“Ninja Maze,” full of hidden surprises
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Try your hand at throwing shuriken (ninja stars)
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Dress up in rental ninja costumes and explore the village
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Decorate your own kokeshi doll and take it home as a strap or charm
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are foreign language pamphlets and signage available? (If yes, which languages?)
Pamphlets are available in six languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Thai.
Story guides for the theater performances are available in English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian.
Main signage within the village is also multilingual.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available inside the park?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in most areas (some zones excluded).
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Are there coin lockers?
Yes, paid coin lockers are available between the parking lot and the main gate (Ōtemon).
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Can I re-enter the park?
Yes, re-entry is allowed on the same day. Please present your admission pass (tsūkō tegata) at the main gate.
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Are there smoking areas?
Yes, there are designated smoking areas within the park.
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Can I bring pets into the park?
Dogs and cats are generally allowed as long as the pet entry regulations are followed. For other animals, please inquire in advance. For details, please refer to the official website.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 登別伊達時代村
- Postal Code
- 059-0463
- Address
- 53-1 Nakanoboribetsucho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 0143-83-3311
- Closed
- Open every day (Note: Temporary closures for maintenance may occur)
- Business Hours
- Summer season 9:00am - 5:00pm, Winter season 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Admission
- Adults(Junior high school students and older)3,300yen, Children (Elementary school students)1,700yen, Toddler(Age 4 to under elementary school age) 600yen
- Access
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(1) From JR Noboribetsu Station, take a bus and get off at "Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura", then walk a short distance.
(2) 3 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Dōō Expressway toward Noboribetsu Onsen. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)