Seki Japanese Master Swordsmith Demonstration with Pickup

Watch a master swordsmith forge a real Japanese sword in Seki, one of Japan's most revered swordmaking towns. Stand just steps from the forge as tamahagane, the same steel used for samurai swords, is heated and hammered, and feel the sparks, heat and ringing rhythm of the hammer up close. A dedicated English-speaking host explains everything throughout, guiding you through the forging (tanren) and fire-forming (hizukuri) stages, and also drives your transfer. It is a powerful, immersive window into one of Japan's most respected traditional crafts, with free round-trip transfer from Seki Station.