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Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

4.8(124 reviews)Kyoto, JapanOperated by Atelier NIN
  • Duration3 hours
  • GroupShared · max 10
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Our professional instructors will help you make your knives in an easy-to-understand way, even if you are a beginner. Some dangerous work is involved, but don't worry. The main event of the experience is “forging''. You will heat the iron hot and red, and shape it repeatedly with a hammer. We will carefully teach you how to use the hammer correctly.

Video and photography are also available. If you have any questions about the experience, please feel free to contact us.

Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What you will do

3 hoursShared tourMax 10 travellers

Through this experience, you will learn about “forging” in depth. You will learn how to use the tools and make a knife using the same traditional process as Japanese kitchen knives. It will be an experience you will never forget. This experience includes 1. Change into a traditional goldsmith outfit for an authentic experience! 2. Learn how to make a knife using the traditional process of making Japanese kitchen knives 3. Process of "forging" is the key in this experience! No worries even if you're a beginner! 4. Sharpening the knife. 5. Polishing the knife and your masterpiece is completed! The size of the knife is approximately 13 to 15 centimeters, depends on the person. At studio NIN, we want as many people as possible to experience forging, so we offer a 2.5 hours experience to make a small size knife. NOTICE:We have two studios in Kyoto.Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend,「Studio NIN Yase」 or「Studio NIN Kendo」.Please check the address, thanks!

Places you'll visit

  • Rurikoin55 Kamitakano Higashiyama, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 601-1255, Japan

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

We operate two forging studios in Sakyo Ward, provide the same facilities and experience. Unless noted otherwise, please head to "studio NIN Yase". Depending on reservation status, your session may take place at "studio NIN Kendo". If your location is changed, our staff will contact you in advance.

End / drop-off

We operate two forging studios in Sakyo Ward, provide the same facilities and experience. Unless noted otherwise, please head to "studio NIN Yase". Depending on reservation status, your session may take place at "studio NIN Kendo". If your location is changed, our staff will contact you in advance.

What's included

Included

  • A set of tools used to make knives
  • Uniform
  • English Guide

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Private transportation

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (15–80)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Product code
440826P4

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.8/ 5124 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (62) and Tripadvisor (62).

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