Things to do in Gujo/Seki/Minokamo

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Blessed with raw materials for pottery clay and glaze, this plan allows you to experience full-scale pottery in Tajimi, a historic pottery town. In addition to abundant materials, the dojo for hands-on experience is equipped with pottery equipment such as electric potter's wheel. We do not decide which works to make, and we will give careful guidance to each customer, both beginners and veterans, so that they can freely make what they like.

• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 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
• 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 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 Kozuka. 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. ★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 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 16:30

I have a home lesson in Mino Kamo city. If you want to start something, or want to qualify, we will help you. We also have lessons on weekends and holidays, so you can enjoy your work on a day off or after work. If you are interested in Porcelains, please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 16:30

I am doing a home lesson in Minokamo City. This is a lesson to make original tableware by sticking a sticker called transfer paper on pure white porcelain. You can choose as many transfer papers as you like from hundreds of types. We will also consult with you about the design, so even beginners can make it with confidence. We also hold lessons on weekends, holidays, and nights, so you can enjoy your work on days off or on your way home from work. If you are interested in porcelain, please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 16:30

I am doing a home lesson in Minokamo City. This is a lesson to make original tableware by sticking a sticker called transfer paper on pure white porcelain. Mug or plate You can make whatever you like. You can paste as many hundreds of transfer papers as you like. We will also give you design advice, so please feel free to come. We also hold lessons on weekends, holidays, and nights, so you can enjoy your work on days off or on your way home from work. If you are interested in porcelain, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

Nice to meet you, Kadoyama Ceramics. Founded in Meiji 16 Year we strive to make products that are painted by hand and painted by hand.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Nice to meet you, Kadoyama Ceramics. Founded in Meiji 16 Year we strive to make products that are painted by hand and painted by hand.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

The history, culture, and traditions of Gifu taken by photographer Atsushi Kobayashi of "Moon and Gifu Castle" are captured by various backgrounds of the era, including the majestic townscape that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period, and the tall black walls of the storehouses. Why don't you capture a moment of your trip with Gifu's four seasons in the background, such as the rustic alleyways, the distinctive vermilion iron bridges, the rows of old houses and the waterways that flow past their eaves? This is a "photo tour" for those who enjoy traveling in the Nagara River basin (Gifu City, Seki City, Mino City, Gujo City), where a professional photographer will accompany you and take pictures. Accompanying him is photographer Jun Kobayashi, whose work ``Moon and Gifu Castle'' has become known to the world. I will leave a record of my wonderful journey as a "work". We guarantee 15 or more cuts with data delivery. Time required: Approximately 2 hours Target age: None Setting period: November 2023 to March 2025 Plan includes: ・Photography by a professional photographer (about 1 hour to 1.5 hours) ・Data delivery (30 cuts guaranteed) *Images The data will be delivered via email using a data storage service such as Gigafile. Minimum number of people accepted (Minimum number of participants) 1 person Maximum number of people accepted: 4 people Reservation deadline 17:00 7 days before shooting location ① Kawahara Town (Gifu City) In front of the waiting area for the cormorant fishing boat ② Kose (Seki City) Kose Ukai Seki Fun Boat Office Please select from Tosho-mae ③ Streetscape with rising udatsu (Mino City) Former Imai family residence ④ Gujo Hachiman (Gujo City) Miyagase Bridge ①-④. The starting time is negotiable. We will decide the location for the photoshoot together with the customer and take the photo. *If the weather forecast for the day before shows rain, we will notify you of the cancellation by email or phone by 17:00 the day before.