Takefu Knife Village
At this collaborative workshop, visitors can watch the stunning techniques involved in making Echizen Uchihamono forged knives, a traditional craft boasting a 700-year-old history. The knife shop, remodeled in August 2020, is filled with beautiful knives lovingly crafted by artisans. At this comprehensive facility, visitors can see, experience, and purchase these magnificent knives.
Spot details
- Address
- Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Yokawachou 22-91 Map
- Area
- Echizen Area
- Phone
- 0778277120
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- 12/28-1/3
- Fees
- [Admission fee]Free
- Parking Lot
- Available
- Credit Card
- Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
- Smoking
- Available(Smoking cornerAvailable)
- Wi-Fi
- Available
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Sharp place!
- We were interested in purchasing a knife for a gift so we went to this place. You can choose from a range of knives with a variety of prices. We could go into the next building to see how the...
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- Great tour
- Had a wonderful time. Very friendly people and really nice way to learn about knife making. I found Ikebana scissors which is a delight. They also sell designers knives.
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- Worth a visit
- Our Hands On Japan tour took us to observe the making of absolutely beautiful, utilitarian knives.. They gave us a blade,taught us how to sharpen it ... and when completed.... mounted it in a handle...
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