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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
