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Seki Japanese Master Swordsmith Demonstration with Pickup
Watch a master swordsmith forge a real Japanese sword in Seki, one of Japan's most revered swordmaking towns. Stand just steps from the forge as tamahagane, the same steel used for samurai swords, is heated and hammered, and feel the sparks, heat and ringing rhythm of the hammer up close. A dedicated English-speaking host explains everything throughout, guiding you through the forging (tanren) and fire-forming (hizukuri) stages, and also drives your transfer. It is a powerful, immersive window i
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Overview
- ✓Watch a master swordsmith forge a real Japanese sword in Seki, one of Japan's most revered swordmaking towns.
- ✓Stand just steps from the forge as tamahagane, the same steel used for samurai swords, is heated and hammered, and feel the sparks, heat and ringing rhythm of the hammer up close.
- ✓A dedicated English-speaking host explains everything throughout, guiding you through the forging (tanren) and fire-forming (hizukuri) stages, and also drives your transfer.
- ✓It is a powerful, immersive window into one of Japan's most respected traditional crafts, with free round-trip transfer from Seki Station.
Watch a master swordsmith forge a real Japanese sword in Seki, one of Japan's most revered swordmaking towns. Stand just steps from the forge as tamahagane, the same steel used for samurai swords, is heated and hammered, and feel the sparks, heat and ringing rhythm of the hammer up close. A dedicated English-speaking host explains everything throughout, guiding you through the forging (tanren) and fire-forming (hizukuri) stages, and also drives your transfer. It is a powerful, immersive window into one of Japan's most respected traditional crafts, with free round-trip transfer from Seki Station.
Watch a master swordsmith forge a real Japanese sword in Seki, one of Japan's most revered swordmaking towns. Stand just steps from the forge as tamahagane, the same steel used for samurai swords, is heated and hammered, and feel the sparks, heat and ringing rhythm of the hammer up close. A dedicated English-speaking host explains everything throughout, guiding you through the forging (tanren) and fire-forming (hizukuri) stages, and also drives your transfer. It is a powerful, immersive window into one of Japan's most respected traditional crafts, with free round-trip transfer from Seki Station.
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What’s Included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Live Japanese sword forging demonstration by a master swordsmith
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Meals
- ✗Hotel pick-up
- ✗Transfer surcharge from Gifu or Nagoya Station
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup OR meet at start point
3 pickup locations available
Pickup starts 10 min before departure
Pickup is at Seki Station (Nagaragawa Railway), at the main station entrance. Your English-speaking host, who explains everything and also drives your transfer, will be waiting outside the entrance holding a sign that reads "TourGator" together with the lead traveler's name. Pickup begins 10 minutes before the start time, so please be at the entrance by then. If you prefer, you may come directly to the workshop, Blacksmith Japan (21 Sakuragicho, Seki, Gifu 501-3856), about 30 minutes on foot from Seki Station, where free on-site parking is available. Pickup from Gifu Station or Nagoya Station is available for a surcharge on request.
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet at the workshop, Blacksmith Japan (21 Sakuragicho, Seki), about 30 minutes on foot from Seki Station. Free on-site parking is available. Your English-speaking host will greet you at the entrance. If you prefer, take the free pickup from Seki Station instead (see pickup details).
🏁 End point
Meet at the workshop, Blacksmith Japan (21 Sakuragicho, Seki), about 30 minutes on foot from Seki Station. Free on-site parking is available. Your English-speaking host will greet you at the entrance. If you prefer, take the free pickup from Seki Station instead (see pickup details).
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