Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods in Japan

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

You will braid a keychain using braided cords. This experience will involve making braided cords using a round table. You will braid "kumihimo" like in "Your Name." You can choose up to two colors of thread and braid four pieces together. You will then attach the braided cord tied in a "Kanai Musubi" knot to a tassel to complete the keychain. The "Kanai Musubi" knot is a type of knot used in Kyoto braiding that has long been used to make wishes come true. The price may vary depending on the type of twisted tassel (1,000 yen). The charm shown in the photo can be added for an additional fee (200-500 yen). Only one observer per participant is allowed. Thank you for your cooperation.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

This is an experience to make a one-of-a-kind bracelet (it can also be made into an anklet) that combines a braided cord bracelet and power stones. The braided cord is braided in a four-way braid on a round table, which was featured in the movie. You can choose three power stones from about 15 types. You can choose about 50 types by adding additional items (250 yen to 1000 yen each). There are about 9 types of metal parts to put between the stones. You can choose about 20 types by adding additional items (150 yen or 200 yen each). You can choose two colors of thread from about 30 types. You can choose from four types of clasps: hook (included in the price), new hook (200 yen), magnet (500 yen), and mantle (200 yen). Only one person can observe the experience. Thank you for your cooperation.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Experience indigo dyeing using a plain tenugui (Japanese towel). Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the station, past the street of souvenir shops! You can take home the dyed tenugui right away!!! You can even use it at your accommodation! ♬ Languages other than Japanese are supported via a translator.

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• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

This is a hands-on rosary experience. This is a simple rosary designed for a wide range of uses. You'll combine wooden beads and precious stones (crystal, jade, etc.), thread them onto a string, braid the string yourself, choose a tassel, and attach it yourself. You'll create a one-of-a-kind rosary to take home. Take this opportunity to create a rosary that can be used for various purposes, such as for yourself or as a souvenir for your family. It will look elegant when you take it out of your bag and pray at a temple or other shrine during your trip to Kyoto. A combination of wooden beads and stones costs 5,000-6,000 yen; a rosary made entirely of precious stones costs 7,000-12,000 yen. Twisted tassels are available as an optional extra (2,000 yen). Prices for men's rosary range from 4,500-15,000 yen. Only one spectator per participant is allowed. Thank you for your understanding. During busy periods, spectators may not be allowed in.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

Make an original bracelet. You can choose your favorite materials such as precious stones, wooden balls, glass beads, etc. (*The price changes depending on the size and type of ball.) You can take it home as a Kyoto souvenir on the day. If it is made by your grandfather, grandmother, parents, etc., it will be smoother if you can measure the circumference of your arm. There are many shrines and temples in the area, so it is a convenient area for sightseeing, so please stop by to make a memory of your trip. Thank you.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:30

You can choose up to three letters of your choice from the alphabet from A to Z. Additional letters can be added for a fee (180 yen each). You can choose up to four colors from 20 colors for the braided strings and braid them. You can also add charms for a fee. It can be used for various purposes such as for your favorite idol or as a gift for a special person. If you would like to make two, one for a stuffed animal, etc., please write this in the comments section when making your reservation.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ In the experience, we will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel, but we will lecture on the same "watering" technique as the electric potter's wheel. You can make a work that is the same as an electric potter's wheel even with a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ You can also paint with Tetsusai hands. If you think about the painting design to draw on the container in advance, you will have a nice container. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 19:00

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. Choose your favorite item from a total of 4 types, 2 types of bangles and 2 types of key chains, and create an original leather craft. You can engrave a pattern or engrave your own illustration or message. Once you dye the leather surface and assemble it, it's complete♪You can enjoy every day with the finished leather craft♪You can take your work home with you on the day of the course, so even those who come from afar can feel free to experience it♪☆The completed work will be available on the day of the workshop. You can take it home on the day. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 19:00

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ This is a painting course where you draw pictures and letters on unglazed fabric. ① Hot water only (small) 2 customers ② Bowl 1 customer ③ Mug cup 1 customer ④ Bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ⑤ Cat-shaped "Mermon-chan cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ) you can choose one of your favorite vessels and paint it. ☆ You can use brown and navy blue, two calm underpaintings. 8 colors of paint are available as an option ☆ Colorful painting is also possible ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 18:20

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a "lesson you want to make this" that you can choose from the following 4 items. 1 Mug / Beer Mug Course Turn the hand-cranked potter's wheel to make a mug or beer mug ♪ 2 Donburi / Noodle bowl course A lesson to make a large bowl for eating udon or donburi using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. 3 Pasta plate / Western bowl course A large plate that is perfect for placing pasta. Stretch the soil and place it on a mold to make an oval shape. 4 Platter course Make a large plate using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

You can make crystal-like works that look like hardened herbariums using natural hardening resin. It is safe and secure because it is made with a special liquid that complies with the Food Sanitation Act. Of course, you can wash it like other tableware! *This work will take several days to harden. Let's make a cute chopstick rest that is full of transparency and sparkle. Make it, decorate it, and look at it. Please feel free to enjoy it. You can choose your favorite dried flowers and materials. We will also give you a lecture on color and color coordination and flower selection. After hardening, it takes about 5 days to complete, so you cannot take it home on the day. Please ship it to your home or pick it up at the store at a later date.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Nara Why don't you try to make traditional handicrafts and roosters at the tile factory located in a culture-rich land? The size is adult Mini size of about fully spread out one's hand. About three weeks later, I can meet the surface of the finished oni tile for the first time. After creation, it is thoroughly dried and baked, and the power of evil demons is stored and delivered.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. Knead the soil ♪ Use your inspiration to create your favorite objects ♪ Shisa, haniwa, animals, your favorite characters, etc. can be shaped freely ☆ Create an interior that colors your room. ☆ It is a course that you can make one work in 90 minutes lesson. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create works in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience that you can choose from the board-making bean plate course and the cat chopstick rest painting course.・Mamezara course for plate making One piece of mamezara with a diameter of about 10 cm is produced. White makeup and iron painting are available.・Cat chopstick rest painting course You can freely paint two cat-shaped unglazed fabrics. ☆The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ This is a painting course where you draw pictures and letters on unglazed fabric. ① Hot water only (small) 2 customers ② Bowl 1 customer ③ Mug cup 1 customer ④ Bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ⑤ Cat-shaped "Mermon-chan cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ) you can choose one of your favorite vessels and paint it. ☆ You can use brown and navy blue, two calm underpaintings. 8 colors of paint are available as an option ☆ Colorful painting is also possible ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

The "Washi Candle Lamp Course" is based on a glass candle holder, pasted with colorfully dyed ultra-thin Japanese paper, and cut out your favorite pattern with a wide variety of cutout punches! Anyone can easily do it. A nice Japanese paper lamp is completed. It's not just a candle, but a very soft light that wraps around the space because it passes through Japanese paper. Since it is a candle type that does not require a cord, it can be easily placed anywhere. You can use it as soon as you take it home, so it will be your favorite healing item from that day (^ _-)-☆ You can use it for yourself or as a gift. Great for Christmas and other home parties! I want to experience something unique to Kyoto! If you think that, please feel free to challenge. You can make your own light (table stand lighting) using Japanese paper. of course! We will explain it carefully, so anyone can feel free to join us, including families, couples, and women. The moment when the completed Japanese paper light lights up is a truly moving experience! (*'▽')

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

Choose your favorite kimono fabric pattern and make a cute keychain. It's perfect as a wonderful souvenir or memento! Your instructor will help you make it♪ [Contents of the kimono keychain you will make] ☆Work: Kimono keychain / 1 piece ☆This is a one-person experience course. *Cannot be shared Depending on the combination of fabrics, each person will end up with a cute piece. Make your own original kimono keychain. You can make another one for an additional 550 yen ♬

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 16:30

W (double) version of braid and power stone bracelet. One can be made with braids and power stones, and one can be made with only braids. There are about 14 types of power stones within the price, and you can choose 3 from about 20 types for an additional charge. You can choose from four types of metal fittings: hook type, new hook (extra charge), magnet (extra charge), mantel (extra charge). Adjust the size to suit you. Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.

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• Christmas Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 5～Age 60
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Chopstick-making experience using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo. ★Chopstick-making experience recommended for couples and families★ This is a chopstick-making workshop using a plane. Have fun making your own chopsticks with your family, partner, or friends. ♪ ◆Process◆ 1. Choose your wood (20 types). 2. Choose your chopstick length (2 types). 3. Place your chopsticks on the stand and carve them with a plane. 4. Use sandpaper to smooth the tips and corners. 5. Coat with oil and you're done! *You can take your chopsticks home on the same day. The estimated time required is 45-60 minutes. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that you will be held responsible for any injuries sustained. Personalized engraving is available as an option! *An additional 1,100 yen applies. This is a highly popular service! Check out the photos from our reviews! We have English-speaking staff on hand, so foreigners are welcome.♪

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• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

The smell bag has a long history, Nara It has been used by people since the time. Natural fragrance is also excellent in insect repellent, and you can easily enjoy the scent by placing it in a bag and putting it in a bag as a worry that you cannot see. You will make a fragrance bag by blending fine chips of fragrant wood and making your own scent and putting it in a small bag of gold crab. Kyoto As a souvenir On the day You can take it home. There are many temples and shrines nearby and it is convenient for sightseeing area So please drop in for your memories of your trip ♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create a work in a 45-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience where you can choose from a plate-making bean plate course and a cat chopstick rest painting course.・ Bean plate course for making plates One bean plate with a diameter of about 10 cm is produced. You can make white makeup and paint with iron.・ Cat chopstick rest painting course You can freely paint on two cat-shaped unglazed doughs. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

Choose your own shimenawa (sacred rope) to create your own New Year's decorations, from vertical tassels to round wreaths. Choose from a variety of decorative elements, including artificial flowers, ornaments, and mizuhiki (traditional Japanese string string). Children can have fun crafting these shimenawa decorations. Make, decorate, and enjoy the sight of them. You'll look forward to the New Year. After New Year's, purify them with salt and store them carefully so they can be displayed again next year. They also make a great gift! You can also upgrade the size or change the design for an additional fee. The basic fee is 3,500 yen. Please confirm your options on the day and select your preferred options. [Contents of your shimenawa decoration] ☆We have several different types available. Please choose on the day. ☆You can choose your favorite ornaments, mizuhiki, dried flowers, and more. ☆We will also provide guidance on color coordination and flower selection. ☆Solo participants, couples, and groups are all welcome. ☆Please feel free to contact us for reservations of more than eight people. ☆This is a one-person experience. *Sharing is not permitted.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. Choose your favorite item from a total of 4 types, 2 types of bangles and 2 types of key chains, and create an original leather craft. You can engrave a pattern or engrave your own illustration or message. Once you dye the leather surface and assemble it, it's complete♪You can enjoy every day with the finished leather craft♪You can take your work home with you on the day of the course, so even those who come from afar can feel free to experience it♪☆The completed work will be available on the day of the workshop. You can take it home on the day. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ In the experience, we will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel, but we will lecture on the same "watering" technique as the electric potter's wheel. You can make a work that is the same as an electric potter's wheel even with a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ You can also paint with Tetsusai hands. If you think about the painting design to draw on the container in advance, you will have a nice container. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:20

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a "lesson you want to make this" that you can choose from the following 4 items. 1 Mug / Beer Mug Course Turn the hand-cranked potter's wheel to make a mug or beer mug ♪ 2 Donburi / Noodle bowl course A lesson to make a large bowl for eating udon or donburi using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. 3 Pasta plate / Western bowl course A large plate that is perfect for placing pasta. Stretch the soil and place it on a mold to make an oval shape. 4 Platter course Make a large plate using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:45 / 17:00 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. Knead the soil ♪ Use your inspiration to create your favorite objects ♪ Shisa, haniwa, animals, your favorite characters, etc. can be shaped freely ☆ Create an interior that colors your room. ☆ It is a course that you can make one work in 90 minutes lesson. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:20

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ You can enjoy your time at home with the finished Japanese paper lamp ♪ Paste Japanese paper on the inflated balloon to make a balloon-shaped round lighting. By pasting colored Japanese paper or octopus thread, an expression is created in the light. Home time is colored with soft light. ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ In the experience, we will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel, but we will lecture on the same "watering" technique as the electric potter's wheel. You can make a work that is the same as an electric potter's wheel even with a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ You can also paint with Tetsusai hands. If you think about the painting design to draw on the container in advance, you will have a nice container. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• 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.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A swordsmith will teach you the techniques of Japanese sword making and spend a whole day making a short sword with a blade length of less than 30 cm. During the experience, charcoal cutting, tamaheshi, tsutsubokashi, forging, unbending, fire making, soil placement, quenching, and blacksmith sharpening will be performed. The sword will then be registered and sharpened at a later date, and will be shipped to your home along with a registration certificate. If you select an option, you can also choose a Japanese sword such as a wakizashi (large) (small), katana, or tachi. Registration, packaging, and shipping fees are all included in the price. *Due to the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Act, the swordsmith will engrave the swordsmith's name on the sword. It is possible to engrave the participant's name as well. In addition, registration and sharpening are required, so it will take 6 to 9 months to deliver the sword. *The address, name, and phone number are required for the owner's details for the registration review and for shipping the finished product. If they are different from those registered with Activity Japan, please be sure to contact us here. If there is no contact, we will register and ship the sword as is. *If shipping overseas, please check for yourself whether the country can receive Japanese swords. In addition, export procedures, packaging fees, and shipping fees will be required separately. The amount varies depending on the country, so please contact us in advance. Payment will be made in cash on the day. *Damaged or scratched acrylic cases cannot be repaired, so please handle them carefully.

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