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Explore Traditional and Modern Blade Techniques Tour
About
Visit Seki City, one of the world’s top three blade-producing regions, and discover 700 years of swordsmithing history at the Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum. Afterwards, visit the Fukuda Cutlery Industry factory and experience the latest technology by touring the cemented carbide knife brand "KISEKI:" and m aking a pocket knife. After the experience, enjoy seasonal cuisine at a traditional Japanese restaurant involved in the development of "KISEKI:" products.
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Admission to the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum
KISEKI: Factory tour and pocket knife-making workshop
Interpreter guide
Transportation
Souvenir purchases (e.g., knives)
Additional food and beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Gifu Station
Interpretive guides will be waiting for you with name boards.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For participants aged 12 and above.
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For groups of 4 or more, please inquire.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Visit the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum, a facility showcasing the crafts manship of Japan's renowned swordsmiths and an array of historically significant swords.
45 minutes
3
福田刃物工業 株式会社
Discover the craftsmanship behind the KISEKI: knives , made from ultra-hard alloy by skilled engineers. These knives are so popular that orders have a waiting time of over a year. The factory tour offers insights into the technology and dedication of the engineers.
Participate in a workshop to craft a pocket knife, combining a beautifully sharp ultra-hard alloy blade with handles made from locally sourced wood.
2 hours and 15 minutes
4
Hana
Enjoy lunch at a traditional farmhouse restaurant, featuring vegetables sliced with KISEKI: knives. The vegetables, with their incredibly smooth cuts, offer an exceptional flavor and texture unmatched by other knives.
1 hour and 15 minutes
5
Gifu Station
You will be transferred by private car to the dismissal point.
30 minutes
Explore Traditional and Modern Blade Techniques Tour
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$326.50
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About
Visit Seki City, one of the world’s top three blade-producing regions, and discover 700 years of swordsmithing history at the Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum. Afterwards, visit the Fukuda Cutlery Industry factory and experience the latest technology by touring the cemented carbide knife brand "KISEKI:" and m aking a pocket knife. After the experience, enjoy seasonal cuisine at a traditional Japanese restaurant involved in the development of "KISEKI:" products.
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Admission to the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum
KISEKI: Factory tour and pocket knife-making workshop
Interpreter guide
Transportation
Souvenir purchases (e.g., knives)
Additional food and beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Gifu Station
Interpretive guides will be waiting for you with name boards.