Blacksmith experience in Japan
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00
You can experience becoming a SAMURAI at the "Sengoku Warlords EXPO 2025" to be held in Ueno Park from February 21st to 24th, 2025! This annual event in Tokyo aims to ignite the samurai spirit while also educating more people about this important part of Japanese history and culture! There will be a packed schedule, including samurai-themed performances and shows, activity booths where you can experience being a samurai, and stalls selling samurai-related goods and delicious Japanese food.
- Age 10~Age 70
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00
***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Monday, January 6 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not talk to an attractive young swordsmith about Japanese swords and create your own small knife? ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤Practice removing the soil⑥Removing the soil⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Meikiri⑩Completed You can take it home on the day! 《Duration》3 to 5 hours *Depends on the number of people participating. Regarding reservations: We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, making it difficult to make reservations.
先生の解説が非常に詳しく面白かったです。 日本刀がどのように出来上がるかを体験することで、今後日本刀を鑑賞するときもっと楽しむことが出来ると思いました。 連れが用事が出来てしまい急がないと間に合わない状況になってしまったのですが、急いで刀を仕上げて下さり、何から何までお世話になりました。 ありがとうございました!今度は異なる刃文の小刀も作ってみたいです。
- Age 13~Age 70
- 4~5 hours
- 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30
***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Monday, January 6 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤File-making⑥Meikiri⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Sharpening⑩Handle making⑪Completion 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. Required time: 4-5 hours *Depending on the number of participants. Regarding delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by a swordsmith and mailed to you at a later date. *Currently, it takes about 10 days for delivery. *Domestic delivery is free, but if shipping 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.
It was an incredible experience. It was one of m’y husband’s dreams and it really matched his expectations. As an observer, it was also great to watch and to learn so much. Sensei Masahiro is a great swordsmith, but also a great teacher and easy to talk to. Our interpret Jean did a great job. He is really good to switch from one language to another and we felt that he was used to work with sensei Masahiro. It was easier for the explanations. We highly recommend this activity which was fantastic
- Age 10~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!
- Age 10~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1 Day or more
- 12:50
This is a two-day, one-night taxi tour where you can receive direct instruction from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu, observe the appreciation of Japanese swords, observe the forging process (preparing the base for Japanese swords), and experience hammering and copper plate inscription. Through the tour, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords. After staying overnight at the famous Iizaka Onsen hot spring in Fukushima City, on the second day, you will be taken to a Japanese lunch using Fukushima City's specialties and Nakano Fudoson, one of the three Fudoson in Japan.