• 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

Uncover the art of designing a personalized kitchen knife by engraving your handwritten name on a beautiful Damascus steel blade. This exceptional tour offers more than just a visit to a tourist attraction; it provides participants with a profoundly meaningful and fulfilling experience.

Crafting Your Unique Knife

Work alongside expert craftsmen to design a knife that is uniquely yours. Prepare to be impressed by the outstanding cutting performance of your custom-made knife.

Test Your Knife

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

Explore the Blacksmith Museum

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Japanese Samurai swords and Seki City at the Blacksmith Museum. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the lasting value of Japanese traditions.

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

• You can easily join for a day trip, roughly 1.5~2 hours by train from Kyoto

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