Katana Sword Making in Kyoto Japan

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Forge your very own Japanese kogatana (small blade) with an artisan swordsmith. Learn about the traditional blade-forging process, which uses the same materials and techniques as a full-size katana. At the end of the experience, take the beautiful product of your creation home with you.Meet your friendly and knowledgeable swordsmith at the forge, and begin your hands-on smithing lesson. Begin to work away at transforming raw metal into a delicate instrument of your design as the expert swordsmith guides the process with a steady hand.Pick up a wealth of knowledge on the traditional craft, including the precise nature of the materials and how the process scales up when producing a full-sized Japanese sword. At the end of your artisan crafting session, take home your very own kogatana to cherish forever.
PS: Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
PS: We are fully booked for the month of June.

Service details

Forge your Japanese kogatana (small blade) with an only one artisan swordsmith in Kyoto. Learn about the traditional blade-forging process, which uses the same materials and techniques as a full-size katana. At the end of the experience, you can take the beautiful product of your creation home with you.

The forge is located 1 hour from central of Kyoto.Meet your friendly and knowledgeable swordsmith at the forge, and begin your hands-on smithing lesson.

All the process as below in 4 hours of activity:

1.Hidukuri（火造り）Heat with iron charcoal. Tap with a hand to make iron into a knife shape2.Yakinamashi（焼きなまし）Heating iron up to 700 degrees, then, put it in the straw charcoal to cool down.

(For preparing iron particles)3.Tuchitori（土取り）Put soil to distinguish where you want to bake and where you do not want to bake when quenching iron.4.Meigiri（銘切り）Carve a name with chisel5.Yakiire（焼入れ）Work to harden the blade edge. Heat to 750 degrees, then quench with water.Then, take home your very own kogatana to cherish forever.

※ Age Limits: Participants must be 10 years of age or over.

※ Please kindly understand that the reservation might be asked for editing the date or the time as the limited participant numbers.

※ For booking guests only. Unauthorized persons are prohibited.

※ If you are big group with more than 5people, please email us. ※ We have served hundreds of guests from dozens of countries and we were never informed a problem at the customs. We also have an option to have it shipped to your address with a small fee.

Included

Metals needed to make your knife
Lesson workshop
Your handmade souvenir

Not Included

Transportation
Pick up and drop off

Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum

The Samurai & Ninja Museum Kyoto is one of the leading samurai museums in Japan, with a wide range of displays from all throughout Japan’s rich history. We are the only experience-based museum that specializes in providing in-depth and immersive activities that provide our visitors with new perspectives on Japanese history.
We have displays ranging from armors and weapons of the great samurai warriors and the mystical ninjas to everyday tools and artifacts from medieval and ancient Japan. Our souvenir gift shop features replica swords, tabi socks, and tabi shoes.
We provide guided tours every day, lead by friendly staff who are fluent in English and Japanese. Join us as you explore the glorious history of the legendary samurais and the mysterious ninjas!