Private Tour

Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

A rare opportunity to see authentic knife making factories in the heart of the scenic Echizen area. Guests will also get to speak with real knife making craftsmen who dedicate their lives to making the world renown Echizen knives. For Japanese knife lovers, this is the perfect tour.

For the tour, guests will get to check out amazing knife handles made at Yamaken Woodworks and then see how the blades are made at Ryuzen Hamono. Within the tour guests will also get to experience a part of the knife making process.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Factory Tour

English Guide

Experience

Shop Tour

Food and Drinks

Options

Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour

Reviews

4.90

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Craftsmanship
Mary S,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The out if way knife- making area and tour is well worth the side trip from Fukui. Driving to the destination would be the easiest way to arrive but we enjoyed our 35 minutes walk from Oshio train station that led us through rice fields and short walk along a road. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and translated the explanations from the local factory employees very well. We especially liked the craftsmanship at the knife handle making factory and watching the machines finalize the blades. My husband said it was his favorite tour so far.
Truly unique and exceptional tour!
Ellie M,
Apr 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
An absolutely fantastic experience! The tour was very interesting and informative, and it was great to be able to see the process behind making the beautiful knives, as well as learning a bit about the history of knife making in the area. They are true experts of their craft, and every detail is meticulously thought out and perfected, from blade to handle to the final product. We were also able to speak directly to each of the craftsmen and artisans, which truly set this experience apart from any others we have had before. I also cannot speak highly enough of our wonderful guides. They made sure we were well looked after before and during the tour, and went above and beyond to ensure we made it back to our final destination as smoothly as possible. There was also an excellent translator available so we could ask as many questions as we wanted. All in all, a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend to anyone!