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Tsubame Sanjo Fruit Knife Making Tour with Licensed Guide

Niigata Prefecture
by Viator
Duration6 hours
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageJapanese, English

The Experience

This 6-hour walking tour includes a Knife factory tour and fruit knife crafting at Tojiro, one of Japan's best knife makers.You'll polish the blade and the craftsman will sharpen the edge. Then you assemble the handle.You can get an up close and personal view of the how the craftsmen work. Take the completed knife home. There's also a tax-free showroom!

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(1 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹22,731

    Includes: Fruit Knife making experience and factory tour at Tojiro & Customizable Tour 1 to 2 sights · Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tsubame Sanjo · Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

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Logistics & Transit

Transport included
Pickup and drop-off arranged by the host
Location
Niigata Prefecture

Good to know

Restrictions

  • This is a walking tour, Pick up & Drop Off is on foot
  • Fruit Knife making is only for adults. (from 11 years old). Children and infants can join factory tour.
  • Upon arrival at Tojiro knife making, there will be an explanation regarding the handling of dangerous objects (knives), machinery, and an insurance application. Insurance fees at Tojiro are included in the experience price.

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels