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Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour

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About the Activity

A rare opportunity to see authentic knife making factories in the heart of the scenic Echizen area. Guests will also get to speak with real knife making craftsmen who dedicate their lives to making the world renown Echizen knives. For Japanese knife lovers, this is the perfect tour. For the tour, guests will get to check out amazing knife handles made at Yamaken Woodworks and then see how the blades are made at Ryuzen Hamono. Within the tour guests will also get to experience a part of the knife making process.
2 hours 30 minutes
Private Tour
Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 2
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Inclusions & Exclusions

Factory Tour
English Guide
Experience
Shop Tour
Food and Drinks

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Travel Itinerary

Locations in the itinerary

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Yamaken Woodworks is a factory that makes beautiful knife handles. Guests can enjoy the aroma of wood as they learn about the intricate work that goes into making the handles. They will also get the rare opportunity to speak directly with the craftsmen about their work. They will also get to check out the shop next to it where they sell the handles created in the factory.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Ryusen Hamono is a knife factory and store filled with high quality products. At the factory guests will get to interact with actual knife making blacksmiths and learn about the process that goes into creating high quality knives. They will also get to experience a part of the knife making process. At the shop guests will get to see the assortment of beautiful knives.1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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Meet inside the Hamono-no-Sato(Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) building. *Hamono-no-Sato(Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) museum is closed every Tuesday. View Location

End point

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Meet inside the Hamono-no-Sato(Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) building. *Hamono-no-Sato(Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) museum is closed every Tuesday. View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

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Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In


Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by Craft InvitationCreated on 02 Sep 2023Created on 04 Dec 2024
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