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Private Tsubame Sanjo Fruit Knife Making Tour with Licensed Guide
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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!
A licensed guide will accompany you and help with translation. Before visiting Tojiro, you will go on a walking tour, please customize your tour with your guide by selecting 1-2 spots from‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. .
※The Tojiro experience starts at 1:00 PM. Please be at the reception by 12:50. ※Upon arrival at Tojiro knife mak...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is a walking tour, Pick up & Drop Off is on foot
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Fruit Knife making is only for adults. (from 11 years old). Children and infants can join factory tour.
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this tour, you will visit 1 or 2 spots before the fruit knife making experience at Tojiro. Please choose the places you would like to visit and discuss your itinerary with your guide.
At Tsubame City Industrial History Museum, feel the history and technology of the craftsmen ’s town
“Niigata Prefecture Tsubame” to experience!
At the experience laboratory, metal craft experiences are also possible!
1 hour
2
Yahiko Shrine
Yahiko jinja (弥彦神社), also known as Iyahiko-jinja is a Shinto shrine in the Yahiko neighborhood of the village of Yahiko, Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the three shrines which claim the title of ichinomiya of former Echigo Province. This shrine standing at the foot of a mountain is popularly known as a power spot for love and good fortune
1 hour
3
Tsubamesanjo Regional Industries Promotion Center
The TSUBAMESANJO Regional Products Store is a famous tourist shop where you can find plenty of products made in “Tsubame-Sanjo”, Japan’s No.1 metalware production area.
A wide range of products, from produced made by traditional craftsmanship to those making full use of state-of-the-art technology.
Displaying and selling about 10,000 items of cutlery, knives, kitchen tools, pots, pans, and others.
Particularly, the Hand-Hammered metal craft manufactured by using a copper plate is extremely popular among customers from abroad.
30 minutes
4
High Grade Store
A place where you can touch the real thing
They mainly carry products made in Japan and Tsubame-Sanjo.
Among them, they carefully select and display and sell tools that are loved by professionals.
30 minutes
5
Tsubame Sanjo Wing
It is located on the 2nd floor of Tsubamesanjo station. You can stop here for souvenir shopping at the end of the tour before leaving Niigata. You can buy Tsubamesanjo's quality goods too.
30 minutes
6
Tojiro Knife Gallery
Knife factory tour and fruit knife crafting at Tojiro
※The Tojiro experience starts at 1:00 PM. Please be at the reception by 12:50
※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.
※Knife making (11+ only, adult price); children and infants can join the factory tour.
Tojiro is 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!
A licensed guide will accompany you and help with translation.
2 hours and 30 minutes
Private Tsubame Sanjo Fruit Knife Making Tour with Licensed Guide
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About
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!
A licensed guide will accompany you and help with translation. Before visiting Tojiro, you will go on a walking tour, please customize your tour with your guide by selecting 1-2 spots from‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. .
※The Tojiro experience starts at 1:00 PM. Please be at the reception by 12:50. ※Upon arrival at Tojiro knife mak...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect
