Overview
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.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Noshudo factory tour
- Admission to the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum
- Interpreter guide
- Transportation
- Iaido experience
What's Not Included
- Costs for purchasing sword-related souvenirs
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Take a cab.
Stop 2
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).
Stop 3
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
Take a cab
Important Information
- 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.