Gifu in Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods

• 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 Rainy Days
• 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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• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Japanese swords are works of art made of iron. By listening to the explanation of the production process of this work of art that has been handed down since ancient times, you will be able to understand the highlights of swords and the points to appreciate them. You can also observe the forging process (the process of stretching, bending, and gluing steel), which is one of the processes of making Japanese swords. Please take a photo of the sparks. The moment when the sparks fly is only for a moment. It may be difficult to show the process again, so please do not miss it. We recommend the video. In addition, you can experience using a large hammer to strike the iron. We will also accept questions such as why Japanese swords become such hard and strong blades, and why the price differs! If you apply for the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" at the same time, you will receive a half price. Please apply from the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" options.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

You will spend a whole day making a small scale attached to the Japanese sword. The material is the same as the Japanese sword, and the world's highest grade iron (tamahagane) is used. You can make a soil holder by yourself and insert a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, make a scabbard, and sharpen it to complete it. Only at our studio can you experience making a small pattern and sharpening it. You will learn how to make a Japanese sword while working, and you will not know until you experience the work of striking iron to change its shape and create ripples, so I think it will be a great learning experience. We will proceed according to the ability of the person who will experience it, so there is no need to worry about minors and women. Photos and videos can be taken during production! The fee will be the experience fee for one petite. Two or more people can make one. In that case, please let us know when you make a reservation. If you make a reservation for two or more, it will take about an additional hour for each one after the second one. Please join us with plenty of time before the end time. It is also possible to advance the start time, so please contact us.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Speaking of sightseeing in Hida Takayama, Takayama ramen and Hida beef are famous, but the **"Sarubobo making experience** is also very popular! If you have come all the way to Takayama, why not try making your own Sarubobo? From stuffing the body with cotton to sewing it together with needles and thread, this [authentic handmade experience] can be enjoyed by both children and adults ♪ (We may ask parents to help children with the experience.) After filling your stomach with food while walking around, why not make memories with your family and friends by making it yourself! Our most popular Sarubobo making experience allows you to experience the traditional culture of Hida while making it with the meaning of good relationships, children, and protection from evil. [This is what makes our Sarubobo making different! ] You can make a double layer instead of the usual one belly guard and write your favorite message on it. If you add the date of your anniversary or birthday along with your message, it will become a memorable Sarubobo ♪ [Option exclusive to our store] For an additional 440 yen (tax included), you can change the characters on the belly guard that are usually written as "Hida" to kanji or alphabets such as "business prosperity"! You'll feel even more attached to it♪ Recommended as a gift♪ [Omoide Taikenkan has a wide variety of experience menus!] Our shop has more than 10 different experiences at all times, so it can be enjoyed by individuals, couples, and families♪ Even if you choose different experiences, you can experience them together as a family or group at one table♪ (Depending on the equipment used, you may be seated separately) You can also experience with your pets on the terrace seats. ●We also accept reservations for groups of 10 to 200 people, so it can be used for school trips, company trips, etc. [Stores that can be selected according to your travel plans] If you want to combine your visit with a stroll around Hida Takayama's tourist spot "Hida no Sato" → Hida no Sato store Good access, just a 5-minute walk from Takayama's popular tourist spots such as the old townscape and Miyagawa Morning Market → Yasukawa store

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 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.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 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.​ ​

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

In Happiness, we do various handmade experiences including glass art, flower arrangement, and special Dyestuff experience specialty called Yamanoyoki dyed. You can make handmade works perfect for gifts! Of course ♪ ♪ also original works of yourself and interior

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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