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Only one per day! Make a one-of-a-kind engraved knife!
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 180minutes
- Time:
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese / English
- Participants(Min.):
- 1 Person
- Participants(Max.):
- 3 People
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Price USD 299.14
- Age (Min.):
- 0 years old
- Parent/ Guardian Required:
- Under 18 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 4 days prior by 17:00
Activity
Make a knife using the material of Japanese swords (tamagane).
You can experience traditional swordsmithing under the guidance of a craftsman in a swordsmith's workshop certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Experience sword making
A craftsman will carefully teach you how to make a unique Samurai Knife with your name engraved on it.
A craftsman will engrave your name on the knife you made yourself.
The finished knife can be taken home right from the shop.
The knife you make can be taken back to your home country as checked luggage, so it is a great way to remember your trip.
Schedule
Gather at the forge./Reception
You can experience traditional swordsmithing under the guidance of a craftsman in a swordsmith's workshop certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception.Experience sword making
The process is to take the steel used for Japanese swords, beat the steel with a hammer to heat it and form it into a knife, then harden it to give it a unique blade pattern, then, finally, to polish it. The god of blacksmithing is enshrined in the forge hall. Experience the work of a swordsmith who concentrates his spirit and pours his soul into it. This includes handling blades and working with fire.
Personalization and takeaway
A craftsman will engrave your name on the knife you made yourself. The knife is small, but made with authentic Japanese swordsmithing techniques.
Your engraved knife will be truly one-of-a-kind. It is sure to become a precious memento from your visit to Japan.
Included in the Fee
Not included in the Fee
Meeting Place
Kikyo Hayamitsu Japanese Sword Factory, Rakan no Sato
28 Uryu-Rakankou, Yano-cho, Aioi-shi, Hyogo PrefectureDirections
Nearest Station:1) Uryu-Higashi Bus Stop 2) Aioi Station 3) Himeji Station
Directions to Nearest Station:*It takes approx. 2 hours to get to Rakan no Sato from Osaka Station 1) Bus: 20 minutes walk from Uryu-Higashi Bus Stop 2) Taxi: 16 minutes taxi ride from Aioi Station (approx. JPY 3,000) 3) Taxi: 1-hour taxi ride from Himeji Station (approx. JPY 10,000)
Destination by Taxi:Kikyo Hayamitsu Tantojo
Cancellation Policy
The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.
- After 7 days before date of use
- 40%
- After 3 days before date of use
- 60%
- After 1 days before date of use
- 100%
Notes
Japanese / Simple English
Organizer
Regional Branding Institute/Kikyo Hayamitsu Japanese Sword Factory, Rakan no Sato
28 Uryu-Rakankou, Yano-cho, Aioi-shi, Hyogo Prefecture