Kumamoto Japanese Sword Forging Experience with Master Swordsmith
Overview
Learn directly from Genrokuro Matsunaga, a government-certified swordsmith with 50 years of experience and over 1,000 katana forged. Watch the legendary folding-and-forging technique up close, featuring glowing steel, flying sparks, and thousand-year-old craftsmanship. Take up the hammer and strike red-hot steel yourself under the master's direct guidance. Meet the craftsman who recreated a National Treasure sword from the ancient Eta Funayama burial mound. Optional matcha tea experience at the forge and a name-engraving keepsake are available.
What's Included
Hands-on forging experience
Talk and live forging demonstration by the master swordsmith
The *Standard + Matcha Tea Experience* includes the Matcha Tea Experience and Japanese sweets.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels