Knife Making Experience in Samurai Sword Town
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Gifu Prefecture, Japan
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- LunchJapanese traditional cuisine with local fresh vegetables
- Knife-making workshop with Damascus Kitchen Knife set
- Professional supervision by a master craftsman for knife
- Name engraving on your knife
- Mini-knife souvenir (limited-time gift)
- Certificate of completion
- English speaking guide and support
- Entry fee (Museum)
- Air-conditioned vehicleLicensed Private transportation in Luxury Vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
1
Knife Museum
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Seki Swordsmith Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Gifu Cutlery Hall
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Seki Zenko-ji Temple
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- You can easily join for a day trip, roughly 1.5~2 hours by train from Kyoto
- 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
5.0
based on 34 reviews
Heather_S, Apr 2026
We had such a great day. Everyone was very patient and and the experience was super fun. All of the process was explained, lunch was great and the sword factory was very cool.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We're delighted you had a great time on our tour! Thanks for taking the time to write this review and cheers to see you again!
James_L, Mar 2026
Hiro showed great hospitality. I enjoyed my time with him and those he introduced me to. The knife I made for my father is awesome, lunch was delicious and I especially enjoyed holding a samurai sword.
Arigatou Gozaimazu.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We're delighted you had a great time on our tour! Thanks for taking the time to write this review and cheers to see you again!
Prudence_S, Mar 2026
A wonderful experience for our group of 4. We practiced the art of knife making with a master, had a fantastic lunch, learnt about samurai swords. We got to take home the knives we made as well as some wonderful memories. Thanks to Hiro for a great day!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Your words truly encourage our team, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Lachlan_O, Jan 2026
If you have any interest in knives at all, or simply wish to experience the practice that’s been ongoing at this location for over 100 years, this experience is a must. Even though I was late, the three people I met (Hiro, Sumi, and Yoshi) were super kind and supportive, ensuring I experienced the whole experience as a solo traveller.
They were super kind and ensured the experience is one I will never forget.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your great review!
It was a real pleasure to host you, and we’re thrilled that you had a memorable experience.
We look forward to seeing you again someday—and next time, we’ll have something even more special for you!
Frank_v, Sep 2025
That it is with a very small group so you get all the attention you need. Furthermore that the 2 brothers Sakai are very passionate about the process of making knives.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are truly honored that our experience became such a memorable part of your journey in Japan.
Colleen_M, Sep 2024
We found this to be a very enjoyable experience. Sumio and Yoshi are the perfect hosts/instructors. They have a lot of knowledge to share and we appreciated their sense of humor. As we had a big group of people, the knife making steps took longer and it seems we ran out of time to visit the Gifu Cutlery Hall. However, we felt that the hosts did a great job in managing the time that we had. The bonus in having a larger group was meeting and spending time with travelers from different countries. The tempura restaurant (Suzuki) that we visited for lunch was an outstanding choice. The food was absolutely delicious and made for a perfect break in the day. As a participant, you're not actually forging the knife blade but just assembling, sharpening, polishing and putting your name (in Kanji characters) on it. It was the perfect amount of hands-on work and you leave with a sharp knife that will always remind you of the town of Seki, hosts Sumio and Yoshi and the others who shared in the beautiful day.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
we're delighted you had a great time on our tour! Thanks for taking the time to write this review and cheers to see you again!
CarlGraham_D, Jun 2024
The Samurai Knife Making Experience was exceptional. I honestly count this experience as very special. The hosts Sumio, Yoshi, and Hiro were very kind and good company, the instruction was clear and the finishing of my new knife was good fun. I also very much enjoyed the subsequent lunch locally (the best tempura ever!) and museum tour of the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum, etc.
Thank you so much Sumio, Yoshi and Hiro!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review. We appreciate it very much you were taking the time to share details of your tour.
Jan_B, Sep 2024
En dejlig hyggelig dag med en masse erfaring om knive og hvordan de laves.
Tak for en dejlig dag.
Og tak for kniven. 😁
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour with us. And thank you for taking the time to send us your review, we appreciate it!
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