based on 357 reviewsA "village" with a strong Edo-era style. The buildings inside are undoubtedly interesting for tourists who like Japanese Warring States culture, but they are limited to buildings. With the blessing of the snow, the scenery can be given 4.5+, but it may only be 4 points on weekdays. But it is very interesting. There are many interesting small projects in the village to experience, such as the monster house, ninja experience and other free projects, and other projects that can be experienced for 500 yen. Not only that, there are four performances of three different themes of "Ninja, Samurai, and Oiran" every day, and the time of each round can just connect. For me personally, the fun of the performance is: Samurai> Ninja> Oiran, but they are all interesting. After all, these performances are already included in the ticket. You can experience the culture of the Edo period in person, which is worth the trip. The biggest disadvantage is the price. The price of 159 per adult is really a bit expensive. Although it may be because of the high prices in Japan, it is indeed expensive. After the overall visit, including watching three performances, it is only about 2 hours, which is slightly not worth it. Therefore, it is recommended that tourists who are not history fans/Japanese Warring States fans should consider carefully. I was traveling alone and did not have the opportunity to take photos. If you are traveling as a couple, I recommend renting a set of clothes in the park to take some beautiful photos for your girlfriend. I believe she will be very happy (
Noboribetsu Date Jidai Village is a theme park that recreates the atmosphere of Japan's Edo period. Here, you can travel back hundreds of years, stroll through streets lined with traditional architecture, and experience the vibrant world alongside ninjas and oiran courtesans. Everywhere you look, the Edo-era ambiance comes alive. Within the village, you'll find many wooden structures, including commoners' quarters and magnificent samurai residences, all brimming with Edo-style charm. There are also ninja houses, various amusement facilities, and captivating performances. Visitors can take photos with "historical figures" dressed in Edo-period attire and even participate in authentic Japanese tea ceremonies or sample Edo-era cuisine. The thrilling ninja show is a highlight, featuring performances on a ninja fortress stage. Visitors can witness breathtaking stunts like high dives from 10-meter towers, aerial acrobatics using ropes, and explosive pyrotechnics—all showcasing the extraordinary skills unique to ninjas. Another star attraction is the mesmerizing oiran courtesans. Renowned for their beauty, these women were also accomplished in poetry, Noh theater, board games, tea ceremony, ikebana, incense appreciation, painting, calligraphy, and conversation—making them the idealized women of Edo-era merchants. Today, visitors can admire their splendid attire and enjoy captivating cultural theater performances.
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A "village" with a strong Edo-era style. The buildings inside are undoubtedly interesting for tourists who like Japanese Warring States culture, but they are limited to buildings. With the blessing of the snow, the scenery can be given 4.5+, but it may only be 4 points on weekdays. But it is very interesting. There are many interesting small projects in the village to experience, such as the monster house, ninja experience and other free projects, and other projects that can be experienced for 500 yen. Not only that, there are four performances of three different themes of "Ninja, Samurai, and Oiran" every day, and the time of each round can just connect. For me personally, the fun of the performance is: Samurai> Ninja> Oiran, but they are all interesting. After all, these performances are already included in the ticket. You can experience the culture of the Edo period in person, which is worth the trip. The biggest disadvantage is the price. The price of 159 per adult is really a bit expensive. Although it may be because of the high prices in Japan, it is indeed expensive. After the overall visit, including watching three performances, it is only about 2 hours, which is slightly not worth it. Therefore, it is recommended that tourists who are not history fans/Japanese Warring States fans should consider carefully. I was traveling alone and did not have the opportunity to take photos. If you are traveling as a couple, I recommend renting a set of clothes in the park to take some beautiful photos for your girlfriend. I believe she will be very happy (
A wonderful cultural village with ninja, samurai. It’s also exceptionally beautiful place for taking photos. Do download the web coupon for some discounts. Best to enter in the morning because it will take more than 5 hours to go through the village and shows. Parking is 500 Yen.Visited on a Monday and it was not that crowded , There is a direct bus from Noboribetsu station.Nice cultural village, it was very educational and fun.
The three performances were quite good, and you can take photos with the performers. The games were fun. The house moved, and people of various shapes appeared after the mechanism was pulled, which scared me. It felt full of life, and it was also convenient to eat inside.
You can spend a whole day here [snickering] The buildings here are all modeled after the Edo period. Coming here is like going back to the Edo period. There are samurai, ninjas, oirans, and all kinds of cosplay. The entire streetscape has been restored after verification, and the buildings are very old.
Walking into the Times Village, you will see many wooden buildings full of Edo style, such as civilian residential areas and luxurious and magnificent samurai houses. It is said that they are all imitated after the verification of the times. There are also ninja houses, various amusement facilities and many exciting and interesting performances, such as experiencing the ninja's "blowing arrows". I tried my best but still couldn't hit the target 😂 At that time, I would not have survived the first episode... And the "ancients" in Edo costumes walking on the street, visitors can also take photos with them, and experience the Japanese tea ceremony, Edo era food, etc.
Want to go back 400 years to the Edo period? Then head to the Date Era Village, where you can watch ninja plays, oiran performances, samurai swords drawn, and even cosplay. It's a very interesting theme park.
It was a different experience to see Ninja performances and Geisha activities, fun for the family and an eye-opener for the kids. However, the place looked a bit run down and in need of some maintenance.