• Knife Museum - Create Your Own Samurai Knife at the Knife Museum in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. Discover a variety of rare and unique knives from around the globe. Enjoy the experience of crafting your own knife with a skilled craftsman, creating a cherished Japanese memory.
  G.SAKAI is a prominent Japanese knife manufacturer with global trade partners. Their diverse and high-quality knives are recognized worldwide, having been showcased at the Milan trade fair “Salone del Mobile Milano” in 2017, a leading event in the furnishing and design sector. G.SAKAI’s knives are utilized in various professional fields, including culinary arts, hunting, outdoor sports, and military training.
  During this activity, visit the Knife Museum adjacent to G.SAKAI’s factory. Explore fascinating rare items and exhibits from around the world. In the atelier, you will assemble, polish, sharpen, and personalize your own knife.
• Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum - At the Swordsmith Museum, delve into the rich history of Samurai and Japanese swords in Japan.
  Seki City in Gifu Prefecture emerged as a significant center for sword making as early as the 13th century, thanks to abundant iron sand deposits in the local Nagara River. During the Edo period, numerous blacksmiths produced a vast number of Samurai swords and knives.
• Gifu Cutlery Hall - Seki City in Gifu is one of the top three cutlery-producing regions globally and leads in cutlery production volume in Japan. Seki’s cutlery has preserved skills and techniques with a tradition spanning over 700 years. Today, it continues to produce high-quality blades rich in functionality and design by blending traditional techniques with the latest technology. You might discover something new here.
• Seki Zenko-ji Temple - This temple’s foundation dates back to the mid-eighteenth century. “The Great Bell” and “The Tour of the Kaidan” are renowned for their historical and traditional significance in Japan. Visitors can ring the bell and enjoy its resonant tones. Beneath the main hall lies a kaidan, or sacred dark passageway. Kaidan means a Buddhist ordination platform, and it is believed that Buddha guides people to heaven, purifying their mind and body as they traverse the dark passage. Visitors are sure to be blessed with happiness.

• English speaking guide and support
• Name engraving on your knife
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Certificate of completion
• Entry fee (Museum)
• Knife-making workshop with Damascus Kitchen Knife set
• Lunch
• Professional supervision by a master craftsman for knife
• Mini-knife souvenir (limited-time gift)

Create your own professional Damascus kitchen knife in the renowned sword-making town of Seki, Gifu! Under the guidance of a master blade-smith with over 50 years of experience, participants will sharpen, polish, and engrave their own knife, then test its sharpness on fresh vegetables. As a special limited-time offer, receive a handcrafted mini knife souvenir, a signed certificate, and enjoy a delightful Japanese lunch.

・Customized Damascus knife-making experience
・Hands-on polishing, sharpening, engraving, and assembly
・Test the sharpness of your completed blade
・Complimentary mini knife souvenir (limited availability)
・Signed certificate of completion

Explore the rich history of Japanese Samurai swords and Seki City. Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of traditions.

Whether a knife enthusiast, a samurai fan, or simply seeking a unique cultural activity in Japan, this experience provides an unforgettable journey into traditional craftsmanship — and participants will take home a blade that is truly one of a kind.

• You can easily join for a day trip, roughly 1.5~2 hours by train from Kyoto

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