Knife Making Experience in Samurai Sword Town
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Craft your own professional Damascus kitchen knife in the legendary sword town of Seki, Gifu! Guided by a master bladesmith who have experience over 50years, you’ll sharpen, polish, and engrave your own knife — then test its sharpness on fresh vegetables. As a limited-time bonus, you’ll receive a handcrafted mini knife souvenir, a signed certificate, and enjoy a delicious Japanese lunch. ・Personalized Damascus knife-making experience ・Hands-on polishing, sharpening, engraving and assembly ・Test the sharpness of your finished blade ・Free mini knife souvenir (limited availability) ・Signed certificate of completion Delve into the rich history of Japanese Samurai swords and Seki City. Gain a deeper appreciation for the value of traditions. Whether you’re a knife enthusiast, a samurai fan, or simply looking for a unique cultural activity in Japan, this experience offers an unforgettable journey into traditional craftsmanship — and you’ll take home a blade that’s truly one of a kind.5 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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English speaking guide and support
Name engraving on your knife
Certificate of completion
Entry fee (Museum)
Knife-making workshop with Damascus Kitchen Knife set
Food and drink : Lunch. Japanese traditional cuisine with local fresh vegetables
Professional supervision by a master craftsman for knife
Mini-knife souvenir (limited-time gift)
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Knife Museum
7-3, Hiraka, Seki, JapanMake 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 Ticket IncludedView Location2
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 Ticket IncludedView Location
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Seki City in Gifu is one of the three cutlery-producing regions in the world and boasts the highest cutlery production volume in Japan. Seki's cutlery has inherited skills and techniques with tradition of more than 700 years. Even today, it continues to produce high-quality blades rich in functionality and design by interesting traditional techniques with the latest technology. You might also find something new here. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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The foundation of this temple dates back to the mid-eighteenth century. There are "The Great Bell" and "The Tour of the Kaidan which are very famous as a Japanese history and tradition. You can try ring the bell and can enjoy the lingering notes. And there lies a kaidan or holy dark passageway under the main hall. Kaidan literally means a Buddhist ordination platform. It is believed that Buddha would lead people to heaven, their mind and body being purified by following the complete dark passage. Surely you will be able to be blessed with happiness. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We will pickup Sekitomioka Station of Nagara River Train nearest transportation from Knife Museum in Seki City.
Our driver will wait for you in front of station at 10:08AM when is arriving time of train. View Location
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We will pickup Sekitomioka Station of Nagara River Train nearest transportation from Knife Museum in Seki City.
Our driver will wait for you in front of station at 10:08AM when is arriving time of train. View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We will come to Sekitomioka Station of Nagara River train at 10:08 AM everyday and move to Knife Museum by our car.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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