Visit a Japanese knife factory

The know-how and craftsmanship of Japanese cutlery

Takefu town in the Echizen region specializes in making knives and other steel tools. A short visit that allows you to go back in time.


Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Phone

    +81-778-27-7120
  • Timetable

    Bus from JR Takefu Station to Ajimano Jinja-mae stop.
  • Price

    Free entrance to the museum. Manufacturing price: key door: 600 yen, paper cutter 800 yen, 2-day knife-making workshop 28,000 yen (reservation at least one week in advance)
  • Access

    9am-5pm
  • Website

    https://go-centraljapan.jp/route/monozukuri/en/08.html

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