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Tsubame Sanjo 6hr Private Factory Tour with Guide & Vehicle
Sanjo
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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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Blacksmith was brought to Tsubame and Sanjo area in Niigata prefecture in the early 17th century, started producing Japanese nails called Wakugi. This area now became an artisan metalsmiths town. You can visit some of those factories, artisans welcome you. In this tour, you will visit Knife factory, Tadafusa and coppenwear factory, Gyokusendo. Both has a long history and you can see their work very closely. You can also visit more factory, Museum or shopping spots where you can find the Tsubame Sanjo quality products.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Factory tour (Knife factory, Tadafusa and Gyokusen-do)
Private Vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Meeting Points
Departure
Tsubamesanjo Station
Your guide will meet you in front of Shinkansen ticket gate in Tsubamesanjo station. Then walk to the vehicle to start a tour.
Return
Tsubame Sanjo 6hr Private Factory Tour with Guide & Vehicle
Sanjo
About
Blacksmith was brought to Tsubame and Sanjo area in Niigata prefecture in the early 17th century, started producing Japanese nails called Wakugi. This area now became an artisan metalsmiths town. You can visit some of those factories, artisans welcome you. In this tour, you will visit Knife factory, Tadafusa and coppenwear factory, Gyokusendo. Both has a long history and you can see their work very closely. You can also visit more factory, Museum or shopping spots where you can find the Tsubame Sanjo quality products.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Factory tour (Knife factory, Tadafusa and Gyokusen-do)
Private Vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Meeting Points
Departure
Tsubamesanjo Station
Your guide will meet you in front of Shinkansen ticket gate in Tsubamesanjo station. Then walk to the vehicle to start a tour.
Return
Itinerary
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Tsubamesanjo Station
Meet your guide at Tsubamesanjo station.
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Hocho-Kobo Tadafusa
Visiting a knife factory, enjoy factory tour and knife shopping.
Tadafusa is striving to pass on Sanjo's blacksmithing techniques to future generations. Their knives are professional knives that is easy to use and suitable for everyday life.
At the "Hocho Kobo Tadafusa Factory Shop,'' next to the factory, there is a display showing a knife on a cutting board, expressing the scene of daily use. In the shop, you can enjoy shopping while experiencing the lively atmosphere of craftsmanship, as the sounds of artisans working in the adjacent factory flow through.
Find the one that meet your needs. Visiting there, you will become a fan of Tadafusa knives.
1 hour
3
SUWADA OPEN FACTORY
Suwada was established in 1926 in Sanjo City, one of the world’s most renowned cutlery manufacturing hubs, and is a specialist in cutters.
Visitors are invited to witness the entire manufacturing process, immersing themselves in the craftsmanship that has endured since Suwada’s inception. Beyond the tour, you can enjoy the factory store, restaurant, and café for a full day of shopping and dining.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Gyokusendo
Visiting copperware workshop. You can closely see their crafting process at their 100-year-old factory.
For around 200 years, Gyokusendo has been dedicated to crafting hand-hammered copperware.
Gyokusendo offers a diverse range of products that seamlessly complement contemporary living, including teaware, sake ware, kettles, coffee ware, and flower vases.
30 minutes
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Tsubame Industrial Museum
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, mini spoon making, metal craft experience is also possible!
1 hour
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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
7
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.
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Yahiko Shrine Homotsuden
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
30 minutes
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燕三条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.
