Knife Making Experience in Samurai Sword Town

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Create Your Own Kitchen Knife Experience

Discover the art of crafting your own kitchen knife with a personalized touch by engraving your handwritten name on a stunning Damascus steel blade. This unique tour goes beyond a simple visit to a tourist spot, offering participants a deeply meaningful and satisfying experience.

Crafting Your Unique Knife

Collaborate with skilled craftsmen to create your own knife, tailored exclusively for you. Be prepared to be amazed by the exceptional cutting performance of your handmade knife.

Test Your Knife

Put your newly crafted knife to the test by slicing through vegetable. Experience firsthand the superior quality and performance of your creation.

Explore the Blacksmith Museum

Delve into the rich history of Japanese Samurai swords and Seki City at the Blacksmith Museum. Gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring value of Japanese traditions.

This tour promises an unforgettable adventure, combining hands-on craftsmanship, cultural exploration.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You can easily join for a day trip, roughly 1.5~2 hours by train from Kyoto

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional instructor of Knife

Knife making set

Admission fee (Museum)

English guide

Japanese traditional cuisine

What To Expect

Knife Museum

Make Your Own Samurai Knife at the Knife Museum in Seki city, Gifu pref. You can see several kind of rare and unique knives all over the world. You can have experience for making your own knife with craftsman as your treasure of Japanese memory. G.SAKAI is a leadingJapanese knife producer with trade partners all over the world. The variety of their products and their high-quality knives have been acknowledged by many customers around the globe, in fact they exhibited at the Milan trade fair "Salone del Mobile Milano"in 2017-the global benchmark event for the furnishing and design sector. G.SAKAI's knives are now used in various professional fields, such as cookery, hunting, outdoor sports, and even military training. In this activity, you will visit the Knife Museum just next to G.SAKAI's factory. There you will see interesting rare items and exhibits from all over the world. You will construct your own knife in the atelier by assembly, polishing, sharpening, and writing your name.

2 hours•Admission Included

Visit at Swordsmith Museum, you can learn deeply Samurai and Japanese swords history in Japan. Seki City in Gifu Prefecture developed as a major center for Sword making as early as the 13th century thanks to rich deposits of iron sand in the local Nagara River. During the Edo period, there were several hundred blacksmiths producing a large number of Samurai Swords and Knives.

1 hour•Admission Included

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Knife Making Experience in Samurai Sword Town

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thank you Sumio and Yoshi
Colleen M,
Sep 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We found this to be a very enjoyable experience. Sumio and Yoshi are the perfect hosts/instructors. They have a lot of knowledge to share and we appreciated their sense of humor. As we had a big group of people, the knife making steps took longer and it seems we ran out of time to visit the Gifu Cutlery Hall. However, we felt that the hosts did a great job in managing the time that we had. The bonus in having a larger group was meeting and spending time with travelers from different countries. The tempura restaurant (Suzuki) that we visited for lunch was an outstanding choice. The food was absolutely delicious and made for a perfect break in the day. As a participant, you're not actually forging the knife blade but just assembling, sharpening, polishing and putting your name (in Kanji characters) on it. It was the perfect amount of hands-on work and you leave with a sharp knife that will always remind you of the town of Seki, hosts Sumio and Yoshi and the others who shared in the beautiful day.
Wonderful day!
CarlGraham D,
Jun 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The Samurai Knife Making Experience was exceptional. I honestly count this experience as very special. The hosts Sumio, Yoshi, and Hiro were very kind and good company, the instruction was clear and the finishing of my new knife was good fun. I also very much enjoyed the subsequent lunch locally (the best tempura ever!) and museum tour of the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum, etc. Thank you so much Sumio, Yoshi and Hiro!