Learn to make Japanese swords and small knives from a swordsmith

Since the end of the samurai era, Japanese swords have become works of art in modern times.

This swordsmithing technique is also applied to making high-quality kitchen knives in Japan.

Here at the Kikyo Hayamitsu Japanese Sword Factory in Hyogo Prefecture, visitors can observe the making of Japanese swords, as well as the making of small swords using tamahagane, an essential material for making Japanese swords.

Visitors can also have the option of making their own small knife (kogatana) using tamahagane.

Personalized engraving is also available as an option to create an one-of-a-kind kogatana. Would you like to give it a try?

Highlights

This guided tour includes the following experiences:

・Meet at Kikyo Hayamitsu Japanese Sword Factory.
・Observe Japanese sword making (forging). In the midst of flying sparks, boiled steel is beaten, stretched, and folded back.
・Observe the making of tamahagane small swords. The tour will include an explanation of the process of fire making and quenching.
・Introduce the profile of the sword master - Hayamitsu Kikyo (Mitsushi) and his work

【Inclusions】

Experience making small swords, light meal (sandwich), finished product (including paulownia wood box and leather case)

【Adds-on Options】:

Experience of making your own small sword using tamahagane: +62,500 yen (3.5 hours)(tax included)/person