¥110,000 / person
Seki
Seki: Forge Your Tamahagane Kitchen Knife with a Swordsmith
Forge your own kitchen knife from tamahagane, the steel of samurai swords, with an award-winning young swordsmith in Seki. Hands-on from start to finish, and you take the blade home.
4H
Private
Seki, Gifu
Hands-on
Destination
Seki, Gifu
Departure
Swordsmith's forge near Mino-Ota Station (free pick-up & drop-off at the nearest station)
Departure Time
09:00 / 13:00
Information
Adults only (18+). A hands-on forging workshop using fire, blades and a power hammer; a waiver is signed on arrival and participant accident insurance applies. Wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty, ideally flame-resistant, with long sleeves and long trousers. Photos and video are welcome throughout. English instruction. Bookings close 2 days before the start time. Available year-round including rain; closed 31 Dec-4 Jan.
Included
- All materials and tools
- One finished kitchen knife to take home
- English-speaking instruction from a master swordsmith
- Participant accident insurance coverage
- Free pick-up and drop-off at the nearest station
Not Included
Food and drinks (please bring your own drink and a towel)
Hotel pick-up
Gifu or Nagoya Station pick-up surcharge
