Japanese sword appreciation
Katana appreciation and tour of a smith at work/Learn about the beauty of katanas and key points about them, as well as inspect swords made without machinery to learn about their sounds, the heat of their forging and impact when held.
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- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2
- Maximum Capacity
- 10
- Participation Restrictions
- 10 years or older
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Nippon Genshosha
314 Tangocho Miyake, Kyotango-shi, Kyoto, Japan - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- (Available) Wednesday, Sunday/(Excluding) New Year holidays and set dates
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- ■ Wednesday (1) 10:00m (2) 14:00/■ Sunday (1) 10:00, (2) 14:00 (First and third Wednesdays of months only)
- Tour Schedule
- (1) Meet (2) Demonstration and hammering experience at forge (3) Demonstration at Nippon Genshosha main building (4) Experience ends
- Required Time Around
- 1 hour
- Parking
- Parking available
- Notes
- (Notes) Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty if possible. / Please wear non-synthetic fiber clothing if this poses a concern. (Rarely, sparks can fly and burn holes in clothing)/Burns and other injuries are at your own risk. Your cooperation is appreciated./ This experience involves fire, and can get very hot. Please bring a towel and something to drink. We are unable to ensure the safety of your clothing or safety from injuries while participating. / Depending on your outfit, you may be unable to take part in hammering metal for safety reasons. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
- Related websites
- https://www.kyotango.gr.jp/activities/26719/
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