Blacksmith experience in Japan

• Age 10～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Iron is a human invention. People have walked with iron, as it is said, "Whoever controls iron controls the world." A Japanese sword cannot be made good unless it is made of iron using the traditional ironmaking method. With this plan, you can experience making iron from iron sand using the traditional iron-making method. Repeat the work of cutting charcoal into small pieces and adding iron sand to determine the "steel" part from the finished lump "kera". You can take the finished product home with you. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A swordsmith will teach you how to make Japanese knives using blacksmith techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, Tamahagane, the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can make your own clay holder and add a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, and sharpen it to complete it. Although it is a physically demanding job, the swordsmith will be happy to assist you, so don't worry if you are not confident in doing the heavy lifting, such as children or women. You can take photos and videos while working! The trial fee is for one Japanese knife. You can also make one book for two or more people. In that case, please let us know how many people will be participating in the experience when making a reservation. If you are making a reservation for three or more, it will take a little longer. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the closing time. We may be able to move the start time forward, so please contact us.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Japanese swords are iron works of art. By listening to the explanation of the production process of the works of art that have been handed down from ancient times, you will be able to understand the highlights of swords and the points of appreciation. In addition, you can observe the training process (stretching, bending, and attaching steel), which is one of the processes of making Japanese swords. Please take a picture of the place where the spark sparks. The moment the spark scatters is an instant. Sometimes it is difficult to show the process again, so please do not miss it. We recommend the video. In addition, you can also experience the Ozuchi, which strikes iron. We also accept questions such as why Japanese swords are so hard and strong, and why there is a difference in price! If you apply for the "Knife making experience", you can apply at the same time for half price. Please apply from the option of "Knife making experience".

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto! 》・Why don't you try to make your own sword by listening to a story about Japanese swords from an attractive young swordsmith?・Beat the steel with your own hands and create a knife with a blade length of 15cm. <<Experience Schedule>> ①Learn about the history of Japanese swords and how to appreciate them ②Visit fire-making ③Fire-making ④Annealing 《Required time》 3 to 5 hours 《Regarding reservations》We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, making it difficult to make reservations.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00 / 13:30

《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and make your own Japanese-style knife? ・This plan involves hammering out steel with your own hands and making a Japanese-style knife. 《Experience Schedule》①Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤File-making⑥Inscribing the name⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Sharpening⑩Making the handle⑪Complete You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. 《Time required》4-5 hours*This will vary depending on the number of people participating. 《Regarding the delivery of the leather sheath》The leather sheath will be made by the swordsmith and mailed to you at a later date. *Currently, it takes about 10 days to deliver. *Domestic shipping is free, but if it is shipped overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. 《Regarding reservations》*We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, and it is difficult to make reservations.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

"Okubo Blacksmith" made with traditional techniques is a field blacksmith that has been around for 100 years. Each carefully made kitchen knife is easy to cook, sharp and delicious, so it is popular with the general public and is also used by professional cooks. It is Mr. Kimasa, the 3rd generation, and Mr. Ryuichi, the 4th generation, who continue to make kitchen knives that cannot be parted once used. Mr. Kimasa has a wonderful skill that was selected as a master craftsman of the present generation, and there are many customers from all over the country who come for kitchen knives. In a workshop that feels like you have traveled back in time to the world of old tales, you can observe the making of kitchen knives with brilliant craftsmanship and bring back one all-purpose kitchen knife to the world. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. Blacksmith Okubo Parents and children about techniques (Characteristics of iron knives, how to sharpen, how to handle) 2. Experience of cutting vegetables with Japanese knives and checking the sharpness and taste 3. Tour of the knife making workshop * Takeaway gift ・ Take away one desired all-purpose kitchen knife. * You can enter your name if you wish.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 99
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 16:00

After closing time, Okayama Castle will be rented out for the night. A "Sword Trial Experience" will be held at a special outdoor venue. In addition, "Kachidoki Meshi," a banquet dish from the Warring States period that Uesugi Kenshin, who loved Bizen swords, ate to pray for victory before going into battle, will be arranged for inbound tourists. Gastronomy using an abundance of local Okayama products will be served in the castle tower.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

We heat the five-inch nail to actually make an original paper knife. In addition, we will give a lecture on the museum and how to appreciate the actual Japanese sword. It takes about 2 hours.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 120
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00

Visit the swordsmith with commentary directly from the swordsmith and swordsmith, and actually experience the swordsmith with a mallet. After that, you will appreciate the actual Japanese sword. In addition, the experience is a part of the folding, the process of hitting the ball steel, and the actual experience of bellows.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination for Japanese and foreign visitors.  It is a place where many Japanese traditions have been preserved along with nature. And it was a birthplace of the Kamakura shogunate known as the samurai regime. In this program, you can visit the blacksmith workshop that is operated in Kamakura by direct descendant of legendary sword master Masamune. Also you can appreciate and actually hold a Japanese sword which is, at present, regarded as a fine masterpiece of Art. This program is conducted with Japanese only. Foreign language explanation is an optional service.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups