Personalize your Own Knife and Visit Knife Handle Making Factory

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About the Activity

Guests will get to visit the workshops of Yamaken Woodworks and Yamamoto Uchihamono where they will get to view the work that goes into producing high quality knives. Yamaken Woodworks is also a rare factory as is specializes in producing knife handles. Only a few factories still specialize in knife handles in Japan. At Yamamoto Uchihamo, guests will see the high amount of labor that goes into smithing Echizen knives. The retro workshop has a special atmosphere that will make you feel as if you have traveled back in time. At the end guests will get to customize their very own knife after seeing the processes that goes into make each part. Not only will guests get to have a knife that they love, they will also have deeper appreciation for it after seeing the labor that goes into making each one.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

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Guests will get to tour Yamaken Woodworks and their gallery Etoe which specializes in making Japanese knife handles. Guests will also get to tour Yamamoto Uchihamono where blacksmiths make the knives. At the end guests will get to make their very own personal knife by choosing from one of two knife blades and from over 30 different knife handles.View Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Meet at Etoe. The building is red.View Location

End point

Meet at Etoe. The building is red.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.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Japanese
English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

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.

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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Operated by Craft InvitationCreated on 20 Nov 2023Created on 21 Nov 2024

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