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Make your own kitchen knife with a master blacksmith in Shimanto

Location Kochi Prefecture, Japan
$414.52
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

"Kaji" in Shimanto offers a unique chance to engage with traditional Japanese craft culture. This hands-on experience allows you to create your own knife or scissors using ancient techniques.

  • 🔥 Craft your own knife or scissors using ancient Japanese techniques.
  • ✏️ Personalize your creation through engraving to mark special occasions, perfect for weddings or memorable trips.
  • ⚒️ Engage with traditional craftsmanship in a contemporary setting at the Tatara Iron & Steel Forging Workshop Kurogane.
  • 🌄 Experience the scenic beauty of the Shimanto River area, surrounded by mountains and river wilderness.
  • 🛠️ A complete set of equipment is provided, including work clothes, protective glasses, raw materials, and tools.
  • 👨‍🏫 Enjoy training and instruction in English from a master blacksmith.
  • 🚐 Transportation to and from attractions is included, with hotel pickup and drop-off available for an extra fee from Shimanto City.
  • 🍽️ Food and drinks are provided to keep you energized during your crafting experience.
  • 🐾 Service animals are allowed, ensuring inclusivity for all participants.
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making this experience accessible to everyone.

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Make your own kitchen knife with a master blacksmith in Shimanto
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • A set of equipment necessary for the experience (work clothes, protective glasses, raw materials, a set of tools)
  • Training experience.
  • Teaching in English.
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for an extra fee from Shimanto City)
  • Food and drinks

You can experience blacksmith cutlery production as inherited from ancient times in Japan at "Tatara Iron & Steel Forging Workshop Kurogane," surrounded by the Shimanto River area of Kochi Prefecture, with mountains and river wilderness in abundance.
Imagine crafting your own knife or scissors from steel, using fire and ancient Japanese techniques. You can commemorate your wedding, or remember your trip, through engraving.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Make your own kitchen knife with a master blacksmith in Shimanto

    Location Kochi Prefecture, Japan
    $414.52
    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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