Japanese Sword Workshop Tour and Iaido Experience

Gifu, Japan
Duration5h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 3 travelers

Overview

Visit the historic town of Seki, renowned for its blade craftsmanship, and explore the 700-year history of swordsmithing at the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum . Then, tour the sword production factory at Noshudo, admir e valuable Japanese swords, and enjoy an iaido (sword-drawing) experience.

What's included

  • Noshudo factory tour
  • Admission to the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum
  • Interpreter guide
  • Transportation
  • Iaido experience
  • Costs for purchasing sword-related souvenirs

What to expect

  1. 45m
    Take a cab.
  2. 2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    You can visit the workshop of Noshudo, where Japanese swords are crafted, and observe the sword-making process. Additionally, you can admire a collection of Japanese swords, sword components, as well as antique armor and matchlock guns.
    At the Noshudo dojo, you will change into a uniform and experience the basic forms of Iaido (the art of drawing and cutting with a Japanese sword).
  3. Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum, a facility showcasing the crafts manship of Japan's renowned swordsmiths and an array of historically significant swords.
  4. 45m
    Take a cab

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our interpreter-guides are waiting for you with your name board

End point

Our interpreter-guides are waiting for you with your name board

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are unable to accommodate requests on weekends, holidays, or during extended holiday periods.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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