What is a sword? Tour and experience at a "katana forge" [Nihon Genshosha Training Dojo]
Organized by: Nippon Genshosha
View Japanese swords and visit the "blacksmith's shop" where swords are made.
You can learn about the beauty of Japanese swords and how to appreciate them, and you can also see the traditional Japanese sword-making process that does not use machines, and experience the sound, heat, and power of the process.
~Schedule for the day~
① Demonstration at the blacksmith shop and sledgehammer experience
②Sword viewing in the main building of Nihon Genshosha
Experience plan details
- Meeting Place
- Japan Genjosha
314 Miyake, Tangocho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Duration/Time
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Blackout date
- New Year holidays (12/25-1/7)
- Acitivity Time
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Approx. 60 hours
- Prices
- 12,000 yen/person (tax included)
*The trial fee has changed as of April 10, 2026.
- pay off
- Payment by cash on the day
- Cancel
- On the day/No contact...100%
- Application deadline
- Until 2 days prior,
- Capacity
- 4 groups (maximum 10 people) Minimum number of participants: 2
- Other notes
- Target age: 10 years or older
Notes, etc.
• Suitable for ages 10 and up
・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
・If you are concerned, please participate in the event wearing clothes other than synthetic fibers (there is a rare chance that sparks may fly and cause holes in your clothes).
・Please take responsibility for any burns you may incur. Thank you for your understanding.
・It will be very hot as we will be using fire. Please bring a towel and a drink.
・We cannot guarantee against damage to belongings or clothing, or injury during the tour.
・Depending on your clothing, you may not be able to participate in the Otsuchi experience due to safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
・If you are concerned, please participate in the event wearing clothes other than synthetic fibers (there is a rare chance that sparks may fly and cause holes in your clothes).
・Please take responsibility for any burns you may incur. Thank you for your understanding.
・It will be very hot as we will be using fire. Please bring a towel and a drink.
・We cannot guarantee against damage to belongings or clothing, or injury during the tour.
・Depending on your clothing, you may not be able to participate in the Otsuchi experience due to safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding.














