2 daysCultural Journey into Samurai Artistry 2 Day Tour
New2 daysNagoya
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 20
Guides
English
Overview
Experience the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese umbrellas and samurai swords in Gifu, including a stay at Nagaragawa Onsen and a visit to a cormorant fishing museum. Ukai Cormorant fishing, a traditional fishing method using cormorants, is unique to certain regions in Japan and might not be widely recognized internationally.
Day by day itinerary
1Making Wagasa and Learning Cormorant Fishing⌄
Craftsmen will guide you through the workshops of Gifu's traditional handicrafts, wagasa (Japanese umbrella) and Gifu lanterns.
You can try your hand at making a miniature Japanese umbrella.
Oda Nobunaga, a place of entertainment, will explain about the Nagara River cormorant fishing, which has a 1,300-year tradition, while interacting with an active cormorant master.
Overnight: Nagaragawa Onsen "Juhachiro”
2Experience swordsmithing at the Seki Knife Museum⌄
・Observe iaigiri cutting, see the cut end of the cut bamboo, and check the sharpness of the cut. ・Explanation of the museum by the swordsmith's apprentice. ・Prayer ceremony at a Shinto altar. ・Observation of swordsmith's forging (outside of the glass). ・Experience forging with an iron mallet. ・A photo session with a Japanese sword wearing a traditional Japanese robe. ・Shopping for swords and knives.
Lunch of “eel”, a specialty of Seki
What's included
- ✓Lunch(Day1 & Day2)
- ✓Accommodation fee (including one night with two meals)
- ✓Transportation costs
- ✓Entrance fees to all facilities
- ✓Experience swordsmithing
- ✓English guide
- ✓Make a traditional mini-umbrella.
Not included
- ✕Beverages
Good to know
Starts: The Tourism Information Center is located inside a large hallway with shops, which connects the two main exits of the station. Your guide will be waiting for you with your name board.
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From
$1,423
