Craft a Samurai Knife: Exclusive Workshop at Gifu Knife Museum
English
Itinerary
G. Sakai Knife Museum, 7 Chome-3 Hiragacho, Seki, Gifu
Begin your adventure at the Knife Museum, where you will spend two hours crafting your samurai knife under the guidance of expert artisans. This experience also offers the opportunity to explore world-renowned, rare, and unique knives.
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Visit the Seki Swordsmith Museum to immerse yourself in the rich history of samurai and Japanese swords. This museum highlights Seki's significant role as a center for sword-making since the 13th century.
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Visit the Gifu Cutlery Hall and immerse yourself in Seki's 700-year-old tradition of cutlery making. Ancient skills seamlessly blend with modern technology to produce high-quality, functional designs.
567-10 Ōsugi, Seki, Gifu
At Minoseki, you can test your newly crafted knife by preparing and enjoying a BBQ lunch featuring fresh local produce. This communal dining experience with other participants provides a delightful opportunity to savor local flavors and create lasting memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes the knife-making set, and you can take your newly crafted samurai knife home as a souvenir.
This workshop is suitable for ages 18-99.
Unfortunately, the Knife Museum is not wheelchair accessible.
This tour can accommodate a maximum of 5 participants per group. If you wish to book for a larger group, please get in touch with us directly.
The tour includes a BBQ lunch featuring local ingredients and alcoholic beverages.
A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
The tour does not include transportation to and from each location. However, all locations are located near public transportation options for easy access.
Experience the ancient art of Japanese sword-making with a hands-on workshop at the Gifu Knife Museum, where you can forge your samurai knife. Explore Seki's rich blade-making heritage, enjoy a live-guided tour, and test your creation with a communal BBQ lunch.
Food and drinks
Japanese traditional cuisine with local fresh vegetables Knife-making workshop with Damascus Kitchen Knife set Professional supervision by a master craftsman for knife Name engraving on your knife Mini-knife souvenir (limited-time gift) Certificate of completion English speaking guide and support Entry fee (Museum)
The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.
Welcomed by a guide and friendly instructors, we choose his set for his knife.
We follow different steps such as polishing the blade and handle, writing his name on the blade, sharpening, all with the kindness of the instructors to succeed his knife.
A great experience for those who love knives.
I had a very good day.
Yan G
May 18, 2025
Samurai Soul
Incredible experience! It all starts with the excellent energy and good vibes of Sumi, Yoshi, and Hiro. Then, the knife-making process step by step, it feels like the effort is magical. We are very grateful and hope many people will be encouraged to learn about this legacy of Japanese Craftmens with Samurai Soul.
Greetings from Chile.
antofdz
April 15, 2025
Yan G
May 18, 2025
A great day to make his knife.
Welcomed by a guide and friendly instructors, we choose his set for his knife.
We follow different steps such as polishing the blade and handle, writing his name on the blade, sharpening, all with the kindness of the instructors to succeed his knife.
A great experience for those who love knives.
I had a very good day.
antofdz
April 15, 2025
Samurai Soul
Incredible experience! It all starts with the excellent energy and good vibes of Sumi, Yoshi, and Hiro. Then, the knife-making process step by step, it feels like the effort is magical. We are very grateful and hope many people will be encouraged to learn about this legacy of Japanese Craftmens with Samurai Soul.
Greetings from Chile.
