Blacksmithing Experience
Speaking of blacksmiths, forging red tamahagane with a big hammer!
Kozuka (small sword) hardening experience
You can take home a knife that you have tempered yourself.
Blacksmith shop visit
A swordsmith explains in detail the history of Japanese swords and how to appreciate them.
Blacksmithing Experience
Comes with a souvenir (steel drop)
When most people think of a swordsmith, they probably think of the brave figure of forging bright red steel with a large hammer. In this course, you can actually experience training with a large hammer. As a souvenir to commemorate your participation, you will receive a gift of "drops of steel" produced in the process of making Japanese swords.
Schedule
- Learn how to make a Japanese sword
- Training and hammer experience
- Learn how to appreciate Japanese swords
| Event date | All year (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays) |
| Time division | ①10:00〜12:00 ②14:00〜16:00 |
| Experience fee | 16,000 yen per person (tax included) |
| Participation souvenir | steel drop |
| Participation conditions | Healthy people over 10 years old *Those under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian (accompaniment is free. Only participants can participate) |
| Minimum number of participants | 1 person |
| Cancellation policy | Cancellation is possible until just before the start of the day. We will transfer to another day (non-refundable) *Please note that an administrative fee of 3,000 yen (including tax) will be charged for each subsequent transfer procedure. * We would appreciate it if you could avoid non-contact non-participation after the start. |
| Precautions | ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. There is a possibility that sparks may fly during the experience (clothing other than synthetic fiber is recommended) ・Please be careful not to get into trouble or get injured at this forge. We are not responsible for any troubles that may occur. ・There are no toilets in the facility, so please be sure to use them in advance before participating. |
| Infectious disease control | Those who are not feeling well on the day, such as fever, cannot accept the experience. Please participate after taking measures such as measuring your temperature, disinfecting your hands, and wearing a mask. |
Kozuka (small sword) hardening experience
Experience the same process of making Japanese swords in about 3 hours
It is possible to design the blade pattern of a Japanese sword freely by yourself. In this course, you will be able to experience the process of placing clay on a small sword by yourself, firing it, and checking the blade pattern on the spot. You will be able to see what kind of blade pattern will be created after the blade is polished. You can take home the finished product on the day.
Schedule
- Clay Placement Experience
- Quenching Experience
- Annealing
- Grinding
- Sanding the Nakago
| Event date | All year (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays) |
| Time division | ①9:00〜12:00 |
| Experience fee | 22,000 yen per person (tax included) |
| Participation souvenir | Small sword |
| Participation conditions | Healthy people over 10 years old *Those under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian (accompaniment is free. Only participants can participate) |
| Minimum number of participants | 1 person |
| Cancellation policy | Cancellation is possible until just before the start of the class on the day of the class. We will transfer you to another date (non-refundable). Please note that a 3,000 yen (tax included) administration fee will be charged for each transfer after the second transfer. We would appreciate it if you could avoid no-shows after the start date. |
| Precautions | ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. There is a possibility that sparks may fly during the experience (clothing other than synthetic fiber is recommended) ・Please be careful not to get into trouble or get injured at this forge. We are not responsible for any troubles that may occur. ・There are no toilets in the facility, so please be sure to use them in advance before participating. |
| Infectious disease control | Those who are not feeling well on the day, such as fever, cannot accept the experience.Please participate after taking measures such as measuring your temperature, disinfecting your hands, and wearing a mask. |
Blacksmith shop visit
Tour the workshop while learning how to make and appreciate Japanese swords.
In this one-hour course, you can actually touch tama-hagane, the material used to make Japanese swords, and learn the key points to appreciate Japanese swords. You will be able to experience traditional Japanese culture while experiencing firsthand the site of Japanese sword making.
Schedule
- Tour of the Workshop
- Learn how to make Japanese swords
- Learn how to appreciate Japanese swords
| Event date | All year (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays) |
| Time division | ①10:00〜11:00 ②14:00〜15:00 |
| Experience fee | 6,000 yen per person (tax included) Elementary school students: 3,000 yen (tax included) |
| Participation conditions | None (free for preschool children) |
| Minimum number of participants | 1 person |
| Cancellation policy | Cancellation is possible until just before the start of the class on the day of the class. We will transfer you to another date (non-refundable). Please note that a 3,000 yen (tax included) administration fee will be charged for each transfer after the second transfer. We would appreciate it if you could avoid no-shows after the start date. |
| Precautions | ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. There is a possibility that sparks may fly during the experience (clothing other than synthetic fiber is recommended) ・Please be careful not to get into trouble or get injured at this forge. We are not responsible for any troubles that may occur. ・There are no toilets in the facility, so please be sure to use them in advance before participating. |
| Infectious disease control | Those who are not feeling well on the day, such as fever, cannot accept the experience.Please participate after taking measures such as measuring your temperature, disinfecting your hands, and wearing a mask. |
Frequently Asked Questions about the "Sword Making Experience
- How do I pay the fees?
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Basically, we recommend you to make a bank transfer in advance.
(Payable to: Japan Post Bank)
- Can you issue a receipt?
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Basically, the receipt will be the receipt of the transfer.