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Your teacher, Mao, is a knife professional who has been sharpening knives for over 10 years. He will help you make your knives in an easy-to-understand way, even if you are a beginner. Some dangerous work is involved, but don't worry. The main event of the experience is “forging. The hot iron is struck repeatedly with a hammer. We will carefully teach you how to use the hammer correctly.
Video and photography are also available. If you have any questions about the experience, please feel free to contact us.
Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
It is a mansion with a large gate.
What to expect
This experience includes
1. dressing up in traditional costumes
2. learn how to use the tools
3. forging
4. sharpening a knife
5. polishing the knives.
- Change into a traditional goldsmith outfit for an authentic experience!
- Learn how to make a knife using the traditional process of making Japanese kitchen knives
- Process of "forging" is the key in this experience so no worries even if you've never tried making knives!
The size of the knife is approximately 13 to 15 centimeters.
(Because it is handmade, it may vary depending on the person.)
Bigger knives cost more time and money.
For example, for a regular cooking knife, it usually takes more than 5 hours and costs more than $400.
At studio NIN, we want as many people as possible to experience forging, so we offer a two and a half hour experience.
Also, there are no wooden handles.
This knife is made using a traditional and simple method, and the handle is also made of iron.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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