Japanese Sword Workshop Tour and Iaido Experience

5 hours

Japanese Sword Workshop Tour and Iaido Experience, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit the historic town of Seki, renowned for its blade craftsmanship, and explore the 700-year history of swordsmithing at the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum . Then, tour the sword production factory at Noshudo, admir e valuable Japanese swords, and enjoy an iaido (sword-drawing) experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 3 people
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Noshudo factory tour
Included: Admission to the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum
Included: Interpreter guide
Included: Transportation
Included: Iaido experience

Not included

Not included: Costs for purchasing sword-related souvenirs

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min

Take a cab.
Stop 2

2 h 30 min Admission included

You can visit the workshop of Noshudo, where Japanese swords are crafted, and observe the sword-making process. Additionally, you can admire a collection of Japanese swords, sword components, as well as antique armor and matchlock guns.

At the Noshudo dojo, you will change into a uniform and experience the basic forms of Iaido (the art of drawing and cutting with a Japanese sword).
Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum

one hour Admission included

Visit the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum, a facility showcasing the crafts manship of Japan's renowned swordsmiths and an array of historically significant swords.
Stop 4

45 min

Take a cab

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our interpreter-guides are waiting for you with your name board

End point

Our interpreter-guides are waiting for you with your name board

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We are unable to accommodate requests on weekends, holidays, or during extended holiday periods.