Mini Tsuba Engraving a Japanese Sword Activity

5.0 (3 reviews) Kanazawa, Japan
Duration1h 30m
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The tsuba of a Japanese sword has patterns written on it. From these patterns, you can decipher the "philosophy of the samurai hidden in the patterns" and the "spirit of the samurai." This will be a valuable experience to learn about the samurai.

What's included

  • Experience kit
  • English-speaking guide
  • Metal engraving experience
  • Transportation costs to the site

What to expect

Learn about the samurai philosophy and engrave it into a miniature version of the tsuba (guard) of a Japanese sword

■Learn the techniques of metalworkers who have supported the attire of warriors
Chokin is the art of metal carving, which developed as a technique for creating decorations for Japanese swords, known as tosogu. Japanese sword decorations, which embody the samurai's spirit, are infused with various wishes and aesthetic sensibilities. The tsuba (sword guard) is a prime example.
Through this experience, you can learn about the wisdom and aesthetic sensibilities of our predecessors, as well as the metalworking techniques that supported them, by exploring the art of the tsuba.

■Procedure
1.Learn about Tsuba
2.Demonstration by a craftsman
3.Metal carving experience

You can take home your creation as a keychain.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of a flower shop in an old Japanese house.
If the florist is open, you can wait inside.

End point

In front of a flower shop in an old Japanese house.
If the florist is open, you can wait inside.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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