Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Fukui Prefecture, Japan
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Factory Tour
- Shop Tour
- Experience
- Food and Drinks
- English Guide¥10,000.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 48-6-1 Ikenokamichō, Echizen, Fukui 915-0873, Japan
Meet inside the Hamono-no-Sato（Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) building. *Hamono-no-Sato（Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) museum is closed every Tuesday.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
46-1-10 Ikenokamichō
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ryusen Hamono
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 12 reviews
Mary_S, Mar 2025
The out if way knife- making area and tour is well worth the side trip from Fukui. Driving to the destination would be the easiest way to arrive but we enjoyed our 35 minutes walk from Oshio train station that led us through rice fields and short walk along a road. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and translated the explanations from the local factory employees very well. We especially liked the craftsmanship at the knife handle making factory and watching the machines finalize the blades. My husband said it was his favorite tour so far.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for the review Mary. We're glad that you and your husband enjoyed the knife tour!
We're also relieved that you made it back to Oshio Station despite the strong winds that day. If you come to Fukui again, please contact us again and we'll be happy to take you on another tour.
Ellie_M, Apr 2024
An absolutely fantastic experience!
The tour was very interesting and informative, and it was great to be able to see the process behind making the beautiful knives, as well as learning a bit about the history of knife making in the area. They are true experts of their craft, and every detail is meticulously thought out and perfected, from blade to handle to the final product. We were also able to speak directly to each of the craftsmen and artisans, which truly set this experience apart from any others we have had before.
I also cannot speak highly enough of our wonderful guides. They made sure we were well looked after before and during the tour, and went above and beyond to ensure we made it back to our final destination as smoothly as possible. There was also an excellent translator available so we could ask as many questions as we wanted.
All in all, a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend to anyone!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are also happy to hear that you had a
very enjoyable time in Fukui, Japan.
We're looking forward to assisting you again.
And also hope more people will come to Fukui soon. Wish you all the best. Arigatou-gozaimasu!
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