A few examples of horse armor, which was developed in the Momoyama period (1573–1615), are including in the exhibition. Photo: Karri Peifer/Axios If you go: "Samurai Armor'' runs through Aug. 4.

Samurai armor is believed to have emerged from the dynastic culture which flourished during the 10th century. 02:21 Aoi Matsuri is held annually at Kamigamo Jinja, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture—Five foreign visitors can don the armor of a samurai, mount a horse and ride alongside a feudal lord during the 52nd Kameoka Mitsuhide Festival here on May 3.