Private Tour
One-of-a-kind frying pan crafting tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
At the blacksmithing shop with a 150-year history, you can craft your own frying pan out of a piece of iron plate. The entire process, from forging to installing a handle, is completed by your own hands with great care. Furthermore, BBQ with a freshly made frying pan is exceptional. It’ll be fun to use one-of-a-kind frying pan that fits in your hands the more you use it and you can use for your lifetime. Tour guides will take you on a bicycle tour through the streets of Tsubame-Sanjo, showing you local spots where you can meet locals.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The tour begins at KRaft's iconic 85-year-old empty warehouse where has been weaving histories of the industrial.
Shinano River
From the warehouse to the workshop, you will ride a bicycle along the bank of Shinano-River where you can relax and see a common scenery such as a railway crossing, a railway bridge and so on.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Use of bicycle
Gratuities
Workshop fee
Dinner
Options
One-of-a-kind frying pan crafting tour
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delightful adventure
P8541CZgeorgeb,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ken-san did an amazing job organizing an extremely customized trip. I met wonderful people, and forged a pan I plan to use every day. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone interested in meeting real Japanese folks off the beaten path and making an item they will be proud of
Tsubame-Sanjo frying pan tour
W1554QQmanuelf,Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really privilege to able to join such a unique event. With the help of a 5th generation blacksmith who specializes in hoes and farm tools, I had the chance to create my own frying pan. Furthermore, it gave me an insight to Tsubame-Sanjo’s renowned metalwork industry and the whole process has given a new found respect for their field of profession. I was blown away by the precision and attention to detail. It really is an art form that requires a lot of skill and practice. I feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction using my frying pan in the morning:) I would totally recommend this tour to anyone, even if you don’t have much of an interest in kitchenware.
Super fun experience!
nata654,Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoy crafting and making things with my own hands. This experience gave me the chance to craft my very own high-quality frying pan with the help of a professional. This frying pan has become a precious item in my kitchen by now! Knowing the effort behind handcrafting such utensils after having participated in the experience makes me appreciate it even more.
A unique crafting experience and interaction with the local community
Vacation32355103326,Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In July, I participated in their trial tour. The starting point of the journey, the old warehouse, had a nostalgic feel with its sense of the local industry's history. I participated in making a frying pan, and it was an unforgettable experience to be able to create my favorite frying pan from a single piece of metal. The craftsmen kindly and carefully guided us, and the English-speaking guide was also wonderfully attentive. Through the bicycle trip, we were able to interact with the local people and visit places that only locals know about, making it a very memorable trip.
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