Japanese Sword Workshop Tour and Iaido Experience
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 To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 45 minTake a cab.
Stop 2
⏱ 2h 30mAdmission includedYou 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).
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedVisit the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum, a facility showcasing the crafts manship of Japan's renowned swordsmiths and an array of historically significant swords.
Stop 4
⏱ 45 minTake a cab
What to Bring
- •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.
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