Japanese Sword Workshop with Swordsmith Munehiro Myochin
This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience a Japanese sword workshop with Munehiro Myochin, the second son of the Myochin family, who has been swordsmiths for the Himeji clan since the Heian period. The workshop takes place at the Myochin family’s forge.
Tour Itinerary
After a detailed explanation about Japanese swords, you’ll have the chance to directly handle a sword and try your hand at sword forging. It’s a chance to experience the craftsmanship and history preserved by the Myochin family, known as one of Japan’s greatest swordsmith families.
Itinerary (approximate)
| Time | Process |
|---|---|
| 40 minutes | Pickup by private car from JR Himeji Station or a city hotel. |
| approx. 90 minutes |
Japanese Sword Lesson.
①Explanation of Japanese sword making by Munehiro Myochin |
| 40 minutes | After the experience, return by private car to JR Himeji Station or a designated location in the city. |
Basic Information
- Event Date
- From September 2024 to January 2025 (approximately once or twice a month) ※Schedule can be adjusted upon request
- Price
- Price: 200,000 yen (tax included) ※Maximum of 4 people per group.
- What's Included in the Price
- Price includes facility admission and rental fees, special experiences, transportation from Himeji Station, insurance, guide, interpreter, etc.
- Language Support
- Japanese / English
- Important Information
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- Reservations are accepted upon request, and your booking will be confirmed once you receive a confirmation email.
- This plan is carried out with special permission, and participants are required to follow the guidelines.
Reservation Information
- Contact
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Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau TEL079-222-2285
Himeji City Tourism Convention Office TEL079-221-2121
- Where to Reserve
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Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau
E-mail: info@himeji-kanko.jp
- How to Reserve
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Fill out the form to send your request.
Here is the link to the Form
- Reservation Deadline
- 7 days before the desired date from the available schedule
- Minimum Group Size
- Minimum: 1 person, Maximum: 10 people
- Cancelation Fee
- 5 days before: 40%, the day before: 50%, on the day: 100%
- Organizer/Supplier
- Himeji City Special Experience Promotion Council
