Learn about Japanese swords/katana from an active Japanese swordsmith, and use tamahagane, the same type of steel used to make Japanese swords, to make a hilt-less, small, sword-shaped blade (tousugata kogatana).
In this activity, you can step into the world of katana, and learn all about the culture of Japanese swords in a single day.
Stretch the steel with your own hands to create a 15 cm blade.
- Price : 38,000 yen per person, etc.
- Date & Time : Operates year-round (Tue / Thu / Sat / Sun) Twice a day
[Morning] 9:00 a.m.
[Afternoon] 1:00 p.m.
[Regular Closing Days]
Mon, Wed, Fri, Obon Holidays, New Years holidays, other irregular days
- Location : Masahiro Tantoujou Sword Forge
Details
- Date & Time
- Operates year-round (Tue / Thu / Sat / Sun) Twice a day
[Morning] 9:00 a.m.
[Afternoon] 1:00 p.m.
[Regular Closing Days]
Mon, Wed, Fri, Obon Holidays, New Years holidays, other irregular days
- Max. Number of Participants
- 1-4 people
- Price
- 38,000 yen per person, etc.
- Location
- Masahiro Tantoujou Sword Forge
- Address
- 32-1 Ishishiki, Honme-cho Nishikaya, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Access
- 35 minutes by taxi from Kameoka Station
- Foreign Language Support
- French & English language guides available
- Inquiries
- mail@morinokyoto.jp
Additional Notes
[Target Age] 10 years and older
*Please inquire for those under 10 years old who wish to participate.
*Those under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
[Clothing] Since you will be handling fire, avoid using synthetic clothing as holes may open.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Fees:
Free up to 11 days before the activity
20% 10-8 days before the activity
30% 7-2 days before the activity
40% The day before the activity
50% Same day
100% After the start of the activity or no-shows who do not contact the facility
