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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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Factory Tour
English Guide
Experience
Shop Tour
Food and Drinks
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Travel Itinerary
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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.
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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.
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & 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.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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