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Offered languages
- English
The unique aspect of this tour is the fascinating experience of interacting with an active swordsmith at an actual Japanese sword-making site.
Japanese swords are three-dimensional works of art in iron. It is difficult to fully appreciate their beauty when viewed enclosed in a museum or gallery case.
The product, created through the same process as a Japanese sword, is brought to life with quenching.
Experiencing the dialogue between flame and steel, which only occurs in that moment, is truly a workshop-exclusive experience.
Quenching, performed at the precise moment, offers a valuable opportunity to feel Japanese traditional craftsmanship with all your senses.
Basically, we will meet on-site. If that is difficult, please contact us and we will pick you up and guide you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
There is a parking lot at the experience location. If your car is large, you can park at the nearby Sunakawa Park First Parking Lot. The host will come to pick you up from the parking lot.
What to expect
In this activity, you can experience the hardening process of a small knife or kitchen knife.
Since an English-speaking guide will accompany you, communication will be smooth.
We carry out the process of engraving patterns on products made from the same ”TAMAHAGANE” steel as Japanese swords together with a swordsmith.
The unique aspect of this tour is that you can interact with a working swordsmith at an actual Japanese sword-making site. It offers a "living experience" that you cannot have in art galleries or museums.
The tour involves performing quenching on materials prepared by a swordsmith and conducting a simple polishing process. The finished product can be taken home as a souvenir. This is a valuable opportunity to experience the skills of the promising young swordsmith Yoshimasa Tomioka, who has won awards at contemporary sword exhibitions, making it an ideal experience for overseas travelers interested in Japanese swords and for educational or cultural groups.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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