Meet with World-Famous Swordsmith Craftsman in Tokyo
2 h
About this activity
You will be picked up at your hotel in Tokyo either in the morning or early afternoon and leave for the studio to experience Japanese sword, the spirit of Samurai.
Japanese sword has a long history not only as a weapon but also as an amulet supported by swordsmith craftsman. Although there are many craftsmen in Japan, swordsmith craftsmen are considered the star of blacksmith field in Japan. The number of existing professional sword-smith craftsmen is less than 30 in Japan now. Their exceptional craftsman skills came from a very long, strict training and the sword made by them can have artistic value of up to 4 million Japanese yen.
This unique tour will take you to visit a world-famous swordsmith craftsmen in Tokyo who's works are owned by the Metropolitan Art Museum and Boston Art Museum. Take this rare opportunity to meet the craftsman and witness his exceptional professional work and technique. The tour concludes at the studio in Tokyo.
Japanese sword has a long history not only as a weapon but also as an amulet supported by swordsmith craftsman. Although there are many craftsmen in Japan, swordsmith craftsmen are considered the star of blacksmith field in Japan. The number of existing professional sword-smith craftsmen is less than 30 in Japan now. Their exceptional craftsman skills came from a very long, strict training and the sword made by them can have artistic value of up to 4 million Japanese yen.
This unique tour will take you to visit a world-famous swordsmith craftsmen in Tokyo who's works are owned by the Metropolitan Art Museum and Boston Art Museum. Take this rare opportunity to meet the craftsman and witness his exceptional professional work and technique. The tour concludes at the studio in Tokyo.
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
65%
Original
25%
Nightlife
20%
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