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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
We operate out of two studios in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend. We look forward to seeing you at one of our beautiful forging spaces: ・Studio NIN Yase or ・Studio NIN Kendo
What to expect
This experience includes
1. Change into a traditional goldsmith outfit for an authentic experience!
2. Learn how to make a knife using the traditional process of making Japanese kitchen knives
3. Process of "forging" is the key in this experience! No worries even if you're a beginner!
4. Sharpening the knife.
5. Polishing the knife and your masterpiece is completed!
The size of the knife is approximately 13 to 15 centimeters, depends on the person.
At studio NIN, we want as many people as possible to experience forging, so we offer a 2.5 hours experience to make a small size knife.
NOTICE:We have two studios in Kyoto.Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend,「Studio NIN Yase」 or「Studio NIN Kendo」.Please check the address, thanks!
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.
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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