【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 age10Age ～ 83 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 a lot of steps and time. It will take about 7 hours to complete. Even if you are new to forging, it is okay because the swordsmith will teach you in an easy-to-understand manner. For lunch, we will prepare a handmade lunch box. Please ask us anything about your job as a swordsmith, tips for making knives, etc. It is a samurai knife making experience where you can learn various things while having fun!
Up to 4 people! There is a discount on the price as the number of participants increases!
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 | We have the following cancellation fee. 7 days before to the day: 100% of the experience fee * Please contact us in advance by phone in case of cancellation or schedule change. |
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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
Asano blacksmith
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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