Seki: Japanese Sword Sharpening Master Experience

Seki City has been a center of cutlery production since the Kamakura period, and 'Seki blades' are known worldwide. Workshops in the city offer experience programs where visitors learn knife sharpening techniques from professional masters. Through hands-on practice, you can learn everything from selecting the right whetstone to the correct sharpening angle and finishing techniques, and experience the transformation in sharpness. Combined with a tour of the Seki Traditional Sword-Making Museum, you can deepen your understanding of blade culture.