【OUTLINE】 You will visit the smithy of a twenty-fourth-generation swordsmith, Mr. Tsunahiro Yamamura, who has inherited the Masamune name of Kamakura swordmaking. You will be able to listen to a lecture by Mr. Yamamura and actually hold some of his works of art in your hand. The venue is a smithy located about 3 minutes from Kamakura station. Commentaries are available in English. Enjoy the pleasures of swordmaking in this uniquely Japanese and rare experience. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・ You will learn about the history and manufacturing method of Japanese swords. ・Go on a tour through master swordsmith, Mr. Tsunahiro Yamamura's smithy. ・Watch a swordsmith forge a Japanese sword (hitting the hot material of the sword with a hammer). ・Listen to a lecture by Mr. Tsunahiro Yamamura. ・Hold the beautiful Japanese sword in your hand and feel its history and beauty.

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please bring a photo ID such as a passport, driver's license, or Juki card. If you do not present a photo ID, you may not be allowed to participate.
• Participants must be 15 years or older. In this experience, I use a real Japanese sword that is a fine art. In this tour, we will be using real Japanese swords, which are works of art. You are required to sign a pledge and concent that you will not injure any of the participants, yourself, or administrative staff, and will not damage any of the swords.
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff

Logistics Instructions

Start location : Meeting point：In front of Masamune Art Crafts 13-29 Osamu-machi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture (ZIP: 248-0012) Access：2 minutes on foot from JR Kamakura Station

End location : Meeting point：In front of Masamune Art Crafts 13-29 Osamu-machi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture (ZIP: 248-0012) Access：2 minutes on foot from JR Kamakura Station

Special Instructions :
The experience may be canceled due to equipment malfunctions or breakdowns. Please note that even if the event is canceled, we cannot compensate you for your travel expenses to the site.

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 15 to 99 : from 0 to 10 Persons

Cancellation Policy

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

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