Make Your Own Damascus Kitchen Knife in Samurai Sword Town
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About This Experience in Gifu Prefecture
Why Visit Gifu Prefecture?
Gifu Prefecture, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Gifu Prefecture provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Gifu Prefecture
You can reach Gifu Prefecture, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- English speaking guide and support
- Name engraving on your knife
- Licensed Private transportation in Luxury Vehicle
- Certificate of completion
- Entry fee (Museum)
- Knife-making workshop with Damascus Kitchen Knife set
- Japanese traditional cuisine with local fresh vegetables
- Professional supervision by a master craftsman for knife
- Mini-knife souvenir (limited-time gift)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can easily join for a day trip, roughly 1.5~2 hours by train from Kyoto
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
MakeWe will pickup Sekitomioka Station of Nagara River Train nearest transportation from Knife Museum in Seki City. Our driver will wait for you in front of station at 10:08AM when is arriving time of train.
End Point
We will pickup Sekitomioka Station of Nagara River Train nearest transportation from Knife Museum in Seki City. Our driver will wait for you in front of station at 10:08AM when is arriving time of train.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Make Your Own Samurai Knife at the Knife Museum in Seki city, Gifu pref 2 hours
Make Your Own Samurai Knife at the Knife Museum in Seki city, Gifu pref. You can see several kind of rare and unique knives all over the world. You can have experience for making your own knife with craftsman as your treasure of Japanese memory. G.SAKAI is a leadingJapanese knife producer with trade partners all over the world. The variety of their products and their high-quality knives have been acknowledged by many customers around the globe, in fact they exhibited at the Milan trade fair "Salone del Mobile Milano"in 2017-the global benchmark event for the furnishing and design sector. G.SAKAI's knives are now used in various professional fields, such as cookery, hunting, outdoor sports, and even military training. In this activity, you will visit the Knife Museum just next to G.SAKAI's factory. There you will see interesting rare items and exhibits from all over the world. You will construct your own knife in the atelier by assembly, polishing, sharpening, and writing your name.
Visit at Swordsmith Museum, you can learn deeply... 1 hour
Visit at Swordsmith Museum, you can learn deeply Samurai and Japanese swords history in Japan. Seki City in Gifu Prefecture developed as a major center for Sword making as early as the 13th century thanks to rich deposits of iron sand in the local Nagara River. During the Edo period, there were several hundred blacksmiths producing a large number of Samurai Swords and Knives.
Seki City in Gifu is one of the... 30 minutes
Seki City in Gifu is one of the three cutlery-producing regions in the world and boasts the highest cutlery production volume in Japan. Seki's cutlery has inherited skills and techniques with tradition of more than 700 years. Even today, it continues to produce high-quality blades rich in functionality and design by interesting traditional techniques with the latest technology. You might also find something new here.
The foundation of this temple dates back to the mid-eighteenth century 1 hour 30 minutes
The foundation of this temple dates back to the mid-eighteenth century. There are "The Great Bell" and "The Tour of the Kaidan which are very famous as a Japanese history and tradition. You can try ring the bell and can enjoy the lingering notes. And there lies a kaidan or holy dark passageway under the main hall. Kaidan literally means a Buddhist ordination platform. It is believed that Buddha would lead people to heaven, their mind and body being purified by following the complete dark passage. Surely you will be able to be blessed with happiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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