【Gifu · Hashima】 Learn forging from the swordsmith! Making a samurai knife (1 day course)
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Operate rain or shine
- Recommended for foreigners
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Possible number of bookings1～6
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Participating age6Age ～ 80 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
"Experience forging - a traditional craftsmanship"
You can try hammering, filing with a gold rasp, sharpening and quenching processes. You might be excited to see how a piece of metal reborn as a knife. It is a great opportunity to experience a traditional craftsmanship.
Forging a knife requires many steps and time. It takes about 6 hours to complete. Even if you are new to forging, the swordsmith will explain in an easy-to-understand way, so don't worry. A handmade lunch will be prepared for you. Please feel free to ask us anything about the work of a swordsmith or tips on knife making. This is a samurai knife making experience where you can learn a lot while having fun!
Up to 6 people! The more people there are, the more discounts there are!
Lunch will be cooked according to the content of the day. Please refrain from requesting ingredients, seasoning, quantity, etc. If you have individuality, please bring it with you.
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About fees
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※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 7 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | The following cancellation fees apply: 7 days before to the day of the experience: 100% of the experience fee *If you wish to change the date, please let us know by message. |
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Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～6 |
| Operating period | All year round |
| Assembly time | ▼ For those who wish to pick up and drop off 8:50 (Tokaido Shinkansen "Gifu Hashima") ▼ For local gatherings 9:00 <Experience time> 9: 00-16: 00 * Time required: Approximately 7 hours |
| Booking deadline | until 23:59 2 days before |
| Matters require attention | Minors must be accompanied by their parents or guardians. - Smithy is unsafe for children, please keep an eye on your child all the time. |
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| Other notifications | Please note that you take full responsibility for your burns. |
Plan attractions
Experience amazing work at the smithy!
Enjoy your meal with the swordsmith.
Your piece of work is ready! You can take home on the same day!
Directly from the swordsmith Fusataro
Time schedule
Schedule of the day <AM> 8: 40-9: 00 Meeting (pick-up or local meeting) 9: 00-11: 30 Experience start 11: 30-13: 00 Lunch time <Afternoon> 13: 00-15: 00 Experience start 15:00 -16: 00 Work completed! 16: 00-16: 30 End of experience (pick-up and drop-off to the station)
Access - Map
For those coming by car → Asano Kajiya For those using public transportation → Tokaido Shinkansen Gifu-Hashima Station North Exit
3 minutes north of Gifu-Hashima IC on the Meishin Expressway
Tokaido Shinkansen Gifu-Hashima Station Pick-up service available
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Q. In the workshop is it possible to make a kitchen knife?
A. You can't make the "kitchen knife" in this workshop, but it is possible to make a little bit longer blade than usual if you like. But in that case, you need to choose the private option.
Q. questions for Learn forging from the swordsmith! Making a samurai knife 1 day course 1) do i take back the knife on the spot? 2) i speak english, is it fine with the lesson 3) what do you means group of 4 pax. i only 1 pax but dont mind joining other, which one should i choose
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Thank you for asking!
1) do i take back the knife on the spot?
→Yes, you can take it home with you that day.
2) i speak english, is it fine with the lesson
→Yes, we explain all steps in English.
3) what do you means group of 4 pax. i only 1 pax but dont mind joining other, which one should i choose
→It means the price depends on the number of people.
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Selling points regarding safety
We manage individual physical condition, ventilate facilities, clean and disinfect.
| Number of staff | 2 people |
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| Number of instructors | 1 people |
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