Blades of Innovation | Craft Seki’s Finest Pocket Knife and Explore 700 Years of Swordmaking
Tour Duration
Tour Duration
5.5
Hours
Starting From
Starting From
40,000
JPY/person
Size
Size
2-7
Person
Highlights
  • Discover 700 years of swordmaking history at the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum
  • Tour the KISEKI: factory, home to ultra-hard alloy knives admired worldwide
  • Craft your own pocket knife using Seki’s signature technology and local wood
  • Experience the incredible sharpness of KISEKI: knives through a gourmet farm-style lunch
  • Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch featuring seasonal vegetables sliced with KISEKI: knives

Step into the world of legendary blades in Seki, one of the world’s top three cutlery-producing regions. Begin your journey at the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum, where centuries of Japanese swordsmithing are preserved through masterful displays. Then, shift from heritage to innovation as you tour the Fukuda Cutlery Industry factory—home to the cutting-edge KISEKI: brand, renowned for its ultra-hard alloy blades with year-long waitlists.

You’ll gain hands-on experience crafting your own pocket knife, combining sharp precision and elegant wooden handles. After your workshop, indulge in a traditional Japanese lunch where the vegetables are prepared with KISEKI: knives, allowing you to taste the knife’s quality in every bite. This immersive tour offers a rare balance of history, technology, and craftsmanship—all guided by a knowledgeable interpreter and seamless private transport.

Itinerary

9:00 AM – Meet at Gifu Station

Your English-speaking guide will welcome you and escort you by private vehicle to Seki.

9:45 AM – Visit the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum

Learn about the town’s 700-year legacy of swordsmithing and admire masterfully crafted Japanese swords.

10:15 AM – Transfer to the factory

10:30 AM – Tour the KISEKI: Factory and Knife-Making Workshop

Explore the state-of-the-art facility behind KISEKI:, and craft your own pocket knife with expert guidance.
Enjoy time to shop for artisan blades and relax after the hands-on session.

12:30 PM – Transfer to lunch

12:45 PM – Farmhouse-Style Lunch

Savor a seasonal meal prepared using KISEKI: knives, showcasing their exceptional sharpness and precision.

1:45 PM – Transfer to Gifu Station

2:30 PM – Tour ends at Gifu Station

Meeting Point

In front of the Nobunaga statue at the north exit of Gifu Station

What's Included

What’s Included

  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Transportation
  • Admission to the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum
  • Lunch
  • KISEKI: Factory tour and pocket knife-making workshop
  • Travel Insurance

What’s Not Included

  • Souvenir purchases (e.g., knives)
  • Additional food and beverages
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
Additional Info

Note

    • Minimum age of participants is 12
    • For groups of 8 or more, please contact us in advance

Tour Operation & Language

  • This tour is conducted in English.
    A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.

Dietary Requirements

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. If no dietary information is provided, we will assume you have no restrictions.

Booking Request

This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 5 days

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking Deadline

  • Advance booking is required
  • Cut-off time: 10 days before departure

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
No-show or cancellation after tour departure 100% of the tour price
On the tour date 50% of the tour price
1 day prior to the tour date 40% of the tour price
2 to 7 days prior to the tour date 30% of the tour price
8 to 10 days prior to the tour date 20% of the tour price
11 or more days prior to the tour date Free
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