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[Gifu / Seki] "Kozuka making experience" with Japanese sword materials taught by swordsmiths * Pick-up and drop-off from the station!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

1～
Participating age

10Age ～ 100 Age
Duration

Over 6 hours on the day

Plan description

Spend a full day creating a kozuka — a small decorative utility blade that was once concealed in the scabbard of a Japanese sword.
The material used is the same as that used in real Japanese swords & tamahagane, the highest-grade steel in the world.
During the experience, you will make a clay base (tsuchi-dai), inscribe a blade crest (yasurime), attach the blade, carve your name onto it, craft a kozuka case, and sharpen the blade to complete the piece.

Our studio is the only place where you can experience both making a kozuka and sharpening it yourself. You will learn the Japanese sword-making process through hands-on work. Striking and shaping iron, and seeing the wave-like patterns emerge, is something you cannot fully understand until you try it yourself — making this a truly valuable learning experience.

The experience is tailored to each participant’s ability, so minors and women are also welcome — there’s no need to worry.
You are welcome to take photos and videos during the process!

The fee covers the experience for one kozuka. Two or more people can work together to make one, but please let us know in advance when booking.

If you wish to make more than one, please note that it will take approximately one extra hour per additional piece.
Please allow plenty of time before the expected end time.
It is also possible to start earlier upon request & feel free to contact us.

Same process as Japanese sword making

You can experience how a lump of iron becomes one work. The sheath is made of the same material as the Japanese sword sheath, and the whetstone is also the same.

* Option 1

If you also apply for the Japanese sword making tour, the tour fee will be half price, 25,000 yen instead of 50,000 yen!!

There is a pick-up service

We offer a pick-up service from JR Mino-Ota Station. Pick-up time is 8:45, but you can change it to your desired time. Please contact us by the day before.

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Selectable starting time： 09:00

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Payment methods	Online payment
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 180 days before the event date.
About cancellation	No refunds will be given for cancellations made after application. We will transfer it on the desired date.
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Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～
About duration	Over 6 hours on the day We will take a break in between. The end time will change depending on the individual's skill and hope, but it usually ends at 17:00.
Operating period	All-year-round
Assembly time	9: 00 ~ * It can be done around 1 hour, so please contact us if you have any requests.
Booking deadline	until 17:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	It is recommended that you have clothes that are easy to move and can get dirty (long sleeves and long pants), shoes, sweat wipes, and hand towels. Lunch, drinks
About rental items	Nothing in particular.

Matters require attention	The experience lasts approximately 8–9 hours, including a one-hour break and a lunch break. Please note that we are not responsible for any damage to or stains on your personal belongings or clothing during the experience. Although the activity takes place indoors, it is not a fully enclosed space due to the use of fire. Please take appropriate precautions against heatstroke in summer and cold in winter.
Other notifications	Visitors accompanying participants may join free of charge. If you plan to bring visitors, please let us know the number of guests at the time of booking. (Visitors should also wear clothing that they do not mind getting dirty.) The price is for making one small-size item, regardless of how many people are involved in the process. Receipts for online payments will be issued through the booking site. Please refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions” section for more details.

Matters require attention

The experience lasts approximately 8–9 hours, including a one-hour break and a lunch break.
Please note that we are not responsible for any damage to or stains on your personal belongings or clothing during the experience.
Although the activity takes place indoors, it is not a fully enclosed space due to the use of fire.
Please take appropriate precautions against heatstroke in summer and cold in winter.

Other notifications

Visitors accompanying participants may join free of charge.
If you plan to bring visitors, please let us know the number of guests at the time of booking.
(Visitors should also wear clothing that they do not mind getting dirty.)

The price is for making one small-size item, regardless of how many people are involved in the process.

Receipts for online payments will be issued through the booking site.
Please refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions” section for more details.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 Straight blade pattern like Yoshimitsu の画像

Straight blade pattern like Yoshimitsu If all goes well, you can make such a beautiful straight blade pattern. Recommended for sword girls who like Yoshimitsu Awataguchi. (The paulownia box fee will be charged separately.)

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