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Seki: Samurai Sword Legacy and Japanese Blade Craft

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Seki: Samurai Sword Legacy and Japanese Blade Craft

Explore the history of Japanese swordmaking in Seki on a guided tour. Learn about the traditional forging process, the evolution of blades, and the influence of ancient techniques.

Itinerary

Seki Swordsmith Museum
Please meet in front of the Seki Swordsmith Museum, where your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. For detailed directions, please refer to the map.
1
Seki Swordsmith Museum
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
2
Feather Razor Museum
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (50 minutes)
3
Gifu Cutlery Hall
Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
4
Finish at
Sekiterrace

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Seki: Samurai Sword Legacy and Japanese Blade Craft

2.5 hours

<Inclusions>
Guide
In-depth exploration of Japanese sword history
Viewing of Seki-made blades
Guidance on choosing a knife or tool

<Plan Code>
G-GIF-017-1-PR

$99.60~

Highlights

Discover the rich history of Japanese swordmaking in Seki
Learn about the traditional forging process and the evolution of blades
Explore the influence of ancient techniques on modern razors and blades
View a wide selection of Seki-made blades and receive guidance on choosing
Experience how craftsmanship, environment, and history shape a community

What's Included

Guide
In-depth exploration of Japanese sword history
Viewing of Seki-made blades
Guidance on choosing a knife or tool

Experience details

Begin with an in-depth exploration of Japanese sword history and the traditional forging process. Learn how swords were made, how to read their shapes and structures, and why blades from Seki were so highly regarded.

Expand beyond swords to discover how ancient techniques influenced the development of modern razors and industrial blades. See how Seki’s innovation lies not in abandoning tradition, but in adapting it.

Conclude with time to view a wide selection of Seki-made blades. See, compare, and—if you wish—receive guidance when choosing a knife or tool that suits your needs. More than a shopping opportunity, this moment highlights how centuries of accumulated knowledge continue to serve everyday life, transforming history into something tangible and usable.

Meeting Place

Seki Swordsmith Museum: Please meet in front of the Seki Swordsmith Museum, where your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. For detailed directions, please refer to the map.

Important information

Know before you go
・Seki is known for its blade-making tradition
・The tour includes a historical and modern perspective on blade craftsmanship

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