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Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour
About this experience
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.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h
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.
Stop 2 · 1h 10min
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.
What’s included
- Factory Tour
- Experience
- English Guide Fee
- Shop Tour
Not included
- Food and Drinks
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour
Meeting & pickup
- Meet inside the Hamono-no-Sato（Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) building. *Hamono-no-Sato（Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) museum is closed every Tuesday.
End point
- Meet inside the Hamono-no-Sato（Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) building. *Hamono-no-Sato（Echizen chiyozuru no yakata) museum is closed every Tuesday.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.