Craft a Samurai Knife: Exclusive Workshop at Gifu Knife Museum
English
5 hours
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)
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time.
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.
Most memorable and wholesome experience in my entire Japan tour!!
Did a tour of Japan from Nagoya, Hiroshima, Beppu, and this was the most memorable experience! Hiro was a fantastic guide and had great command of English, he was very funny and matched our energy.
Darwin S
January 25, 2026
Wonderful and one of a kind
This was easily one of the best things we did in Japan. Everything was super well organized, but at the same time it felt easygoing and personal.
Pioneer495423
July 23, 2025
Darwin S
January 25, 2026
Most memorable and wholesome experience in my entire Japan tour!!
Did a tour of Japan from Nagoya, Hiroshima, Beppu, and this was the most memorable experience! Hiro was a fantastic guide and had great command of English, he was very funny and matched our energy.
Pioneer495423
July 23, 2025
Wonderful and one of a kind
This was easily one of the best things we did in Japan. Everything was super well organized, but at the same time it felt easygoing and personal.
