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Tatara Ironmaking and Paper Knife Forging

New4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy URBAN GOEN TRAVEL
Tatara Ironmaking and Paper Knife Forging

About this activity

Discover tatara, the ancient Japanese ironmaking method that brought prosperity to the region in the time of Matsudaira Fumai, Matsue's tea-loving lord. Stroll through the historic iron village of Yoshida, step inside Sugaya Tatara Sannai, the only surviving tatara furnace building in Japan, then heat, hammer and shape a simple nail into your very own paper knife, guided by a local blacksmith.

Schedule:

13:00　Meeting at the lobby of Matsue New Urban Hotel, briefing on Fumai and tatara

14:15　Yoshida Village — Tanabe family storehouses and old streets

15:00　Sugaya Tatara Sannai — tatara furnace building

15:30　Hands-on paper knife forging at the blacksmith's workshop

16:30　Departure for Matsue

17:30　Arrival at Matsue New Urban Hotel

What's included

  • ✓Hands-on paper knife forging experience Fee
  • ✓Admission fee
  • ✓Insurance Fee
  • ✓Site admission Fee
  • ✓Entrance fee
  • ✓Guide (English or French) Fee

Meeting and pickup

  • At the hotel lobby on the first floor Matsue New Urban Hotel 40-1 Nishichamachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture - If you arrive at the meeting place by car, please let us know by leaving comments.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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