JAPAN XPERIENCES
Traditional Japanese Kanata Sword Making Experience With Local Guide/Photographer
Gifu
12 Hours
1-28 guests
From 1,700,000 yen
Step Inside The World Of Craftsmanship
Experience how Japanese Katana makers of centuries past have crafted these beautiful weapons in our full-day Sword-Making experience. The forge that we work with uses traditional methods to craft Katana swords from raw Tamahagane metal.
Master the art of Katana.
Centuries of tradition.
Experience the timeless crafts.
You and your family will be able to participate in the making of your own family sword that will be delivered to your home at a later date once the masters are satisfied with their finishing touches. This experience requires a lot of preparation, please enquire as early as possible. All of our guides are professional photographers, equipped with top-tier cameras, lenses, flashes, action cams, and drones to ensure you take home stunning, high-quality photos of all the unique experiences you have in Japan. Forget the hassle of carrying heavy gear or relying on phone snapshots-our dedicated photographers will capture you and your family in every special moment. Plus, all your photos will be expertly edited and delivered in a convenient online album, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
What to expect
All of our trips start with a Zoom call so that we can get to know you better and tailor the perfect day for you.
Our Katana Sword-making experience starts with the master swordsmith explaining the raw materials and equipment you will be using. Next, we will go into his collection room to discuss the type of sword you would like to forge. There were many different styles of swords crafted and used throughout Japanese history, choose the one that excites you the most! After you have chosen the type of blade and how to decorate it, it's finally time to start heating up the raw Tamahagane metal! From here you will spend the next 9 hours with the master blade smith crafting forging, hammering, shaving, shaping, and sharpening your very own traditional Japanese Sword. Over the next few weeks, your blade will be passed between several of the local Katana-related shops to be decorated and perfected. Once it is ready, the master blade smith will issue a license for your sword so that it can travel internationally as a piece of art and not a weapon. This ensures that your sword will have no problem being imported.
We understand that for many of our clients, food is a major part of their trip to Japan. This is why we have a very strong focus on finding curating and delivering the best local culinary experiences all across Japan. Please let your guide know about any food preferences or allergies you have in your initial call:) We are dedicated to providing you with a once-in-a-lifetime trip every day that you travel with us. Leave your worries at home and let us do all the heavy lifting.
Every tour is unique to your family, we have never done the same trip twice. We are dedicated to crafting the perfect Katana Sword-making experience for you, without compromise. We love providing clients with once-in-a-lifetime trips, and we cannot wait to show you our favorite parts of Japan!