• Knife Museum - Create Your Own Samurai Knife at the Knife Museum in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. Discover a variety of rare and unique knives from around the globe. Enjoy a hands-on experience crafting your own knife with a skilled artisan, making it a memorable Japanese keepsake. G.SAKAI, a leading Japanese knife manufacturer, partners with global traders. Their diverse, high-quality knives are recognized worldwide, showcased at the 2017 Milan trade fair “Salone del Mobile Milano,” a premier event for the furnishing and design sector. G.SAKAI’s knives are utilized in various professional fields, including culinary arts, hunting, outdoor sports, and military training. During this activity, you’ll visit the Knife Museum adjacent to G.SAKAI’s factory, where you’ll see fascinating rare items and exhibits from around the world. You’ll assemble, polish, sharpen, and personalize your own knife in the atelier.
• Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum - At the Swordsmith Museum, delve into the rich history of Samurai and Japanese swords. Seki City in Gifu Prefecture emerged as a significant sword-making hub as early as the 13th century, thanks to abundant iron sand deposits in the local Nagara River. During the Edo period, hundreds of blacksmiths produced numerous Samurai swords and knives.
• Gifu Cutlery Hall - Seki City in Gifu is one of the world’s top three cutlery-producing regions and boasts the highest cutlery production volume in Japan. Seki’s cutlery tradition spans over 700 years, blending time-honored techniques with modern technology to create high-quality, functional, and beautifully designed blades. You might discover something new here.
• Seki Zenko-ji Temple - Founded in the mid-18th century, this temple is home to “The Great Bell” and “The Tour of the Kaidan,” both significant in Japanese history and tradition. You can ring the bell and enjoy its resonant tones. The temple also features a kaidan, a sacred dark passageway beneath the main hall. Kaidan, meaning a Buddhist ordination platform, is believed to purify the mind and body, leading followers to enlightenment. A visit here promises a blessing of happiness.

• Professional knife instructor
• Knife making set
• Museum admission fee
• English guide
• Lunch

Create Your Own Kitchen Knife Experience
Discover the art of crafting your own kitchen knife with a personalized touch by engraving your handwritten name on a stunning Damascus steel blade. This unique tour goes beyond a simple visit to a tourist spot, offering participants a deeply meaningful and satisfying experience.

Crafting Your Unique Knife
Collaborate with skilled craftsmen to create your own knife, tailored exclusively for you. Be prepared to be amazed by the exceptional cutting performance of your handmade knife.

Explore the Blacksmith Museum
Delve into the rich history of Japanese Samurai swords and Seki City at the Blacksmith Museum. Gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring value of Japanese traditions.

Test Your Knife
Put your newly crafted knife to the test by slicing through vegetable. Experience firsthand the superior quality and performance of your creation.

This tour promises an unforgettable adventure, combining hands-on craftsmanship, cultural exploration.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.