Watch a Japanese Sword Being Forged by a Real Swordsmith

Watch a Japanese Sword Being Forged by a Real Swordsmith

By LIMON and Yui Olivia

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*The photos of Himeji Castle are of Courtesy of Himeji City

Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle. The journey begins with a comfortable ride in a deluxe bus that feels like business class on an aeroplane, offering a selection of complimentary soft drinks and sake.
Visit a Japanese Sword (Katana) workshop for an authentic sword-making demonstration and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local sake brewery. An English-speaking guide will lead you through the breathtaking Himeji Castle, showcasing its architecture and samurai history. After a memorable day, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station and provide you with a shinkansen (bullet train) ticket to return to Kyoto or Osaka on your own.

Deluxe bus transport from Kyoto to Himeji
Return by shinkansen (bullet train)
Japanese sword workshop
Himeji Castle guided tour
Sukiyaki lunch at sake brewery

Activity location

羅漢の里
- 28番地字羅漢口
- 678-0091, Aioi, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti)
- Higashikujo Nishisannocho
- 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, 24 Feb

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What's included, what's not

English-speaking service attendant
In a sake brewery
USB plugs on board
WiFi on board
Selection of complimentary sake, alcoholic and soft drinks on board
Himeji Castle's entry fee and guide tour
Amenities
Return Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket : Himeji → Osaka/Kyoto
Bathroom on board
Hotel pick up and drop off

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour midway.
If you decide to leave the tour midway, we will not be able to give you the return Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket
Please be aware that Himeji Castle has many steps. Additionally, you will be required to remove your shoes inside the castle, so we recommend bringing a pair of socks.
We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 20 years old and above. Minor travellers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

羅漢の里

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Observe the process of making an authentic Japanese Sword (Katana) with an experienced swordsmith in the countryside of Himeji. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about this ancient technique by witnessing first-hand the process of heating, hammering, and folding the metal. You will also have the unique chance to ask questions to the artisan and learn about the true essence of the katana and what it takes to become a real swordsmith.

Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy lunch at a famous sake brewery in Himeji.

Himeji Castle

2h
Admission ticket included

Visit Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Himeji Castle is one of the 12 original castles in Japan that remains untouched by war and natural disasters, preserving its original appearance. Explore the same floors that samurai once walked 400 years ago and immerse yourself in the atmosphere while listening to your guide's castle trivia that even locals don't know.

HIMEJI STATION

After visiting Himeji castle we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station and our attendant will purchase and give you the shinkansen (bullet train) ticket to your preferred end point.

Location

Activity location

羅漢の里
- 28番地字羅漢口
- 678-0091, Aioi, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti)
- Higashikujo Nishisannocho
- 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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