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Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$153.90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Your teacher, Mao, is a knife professional who has been sharpening knives for over 10 years. He will help you make your knives in an easy-to-understand way, even if you are a beginner. Some dangerous work is involved, but don't worry. The main event of the experience is “forging. The hot iron is struck repeatedly with a hammer. We will carefully teach you how to use the hammer correctly.
Video and photography are also available. If you have any questions about the experience, please feel free to contact us.

Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • English Guide
  • Uniform
  • A set of tools used to make knives
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks

Meeting point
We operate out of two studios in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend. We look forward to seeing you at one of our beautiful forging spaces: ・Studio NIN Yase  or ・Studio NIN Kendo
Return details
We operate out of two studios in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend. We look forward to seeing you at one of our beautiful forging spaces: ・Studio NIN Yase  or ・Studio NIN Kendo

Through this experience, you will learn about “forging” in depth. You will learn how to use the tools and make a knife using the same traditional process as Japanese kitchen knives. It will be an experience you will never forget.

This experience includes

1. Change into a traditional goldsmith outfit for an authentic experience!
2. Learn how to make a knife using the traditional process of making Japanese kitchen knives
3. Process of "forging" is the key in this experience! No worries even if you're a beginner!
4. Sharpening the knife.
5. Polishing the knife and your masterpiece is completed!

The size of the knife is approximately 13 to 15 centimeters, depends on the person.
At studio NIN, we want as many people as possible to experience forging, so we offer a 2.5 hours experience to make a small size knife.

NOTICE:We have two studios in Kyoto.Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend,「Studio NIN Yase」 or「Studio NIN Kendo」.Please check the address, thanks!

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $153.90
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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