Highlights
You receive direct instruction from a world-renowned swordsmith.
You will also participate in the armor dressing experience and the sword appreciation event
For dinner, enjoy Japanese cuisine while talking with the swordsmith at Shiki no le Ayakura.
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Overview
Hiroshima
3 day
Pick-up not available
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What to expect
This is a 3-day authentic experience where you can observe the production process of a swordsmith, make a knife from tamahagane steel, and participate in a Japanese sword appreciation event at the Master Swordsmith Sadanao Mikami's forge.
Activity Provider
Hope Bus Cooperative Association
Activity Provider
Hope Bus Cooperative Association
FAQ
Please visit VELTRA Support page to send an inquiry about this activity.
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- 20% from 20 days before the date of use
30% after 7 days before the date of use
40% after 1 day before the date of use
On the day of use: 100%
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- 20% from 20 days before the date of use
30% after 7 days before the date of use
40% after 1 day before the date of use
On the day of use: 100%
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Restrictions
- Participants aged 0-17 are not permitted to join.
- For the safety of all participants, this plan is not available to those who meet any of the following conditions.
- (Depending on your health condition and age, you may be required to submit a medical certificate.)
Individuals with high blood pressure, heart, spine, or neck disease. Individuals with epilepsy or symptoms of hyperventilation. Individuals who are intoxicated. Individuals who are pregnant or have a possibility of being pregnant. Individuals with symptoms that may be exacerbated by participation. Individuals deemed unsafe by the organizer on the day of participation. - If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
Other requirements
- Please check the travel conditions before applying. yakkan20211021.pdf
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying. 募集型企画旅行取引条件説明書面(国内用) (1).pdf
Additional notes
- The photos of the rooms and food at the accommodation are for illustrative purposes only. Contents may vary depending on the season or availability..
- The duration for each step of the training experience may be slightly longer or shorter than indicated. Thank you for your understanding.
- During the swordsmithing experience, all necessary tools and items will be provided at the forge, so you do not need to bring anything.
- Please bring a change of clothes for 2 nights and 3 days---clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or damages during the swordsmithing and armor dressing experience, and shoes that are comfortable to walk in. Include any other items that you think you will need.
- Please bring warm clothing, footwear, cold protection (such as gloves, a muffler, and warmers) in the winter. Long-sleeved clothing is recommended to prevent burns in the summer.
・Since you will be working with fire, sparks may fly. Work clothes will be provided, but please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Avoid flammable and puncture-prone materials such as nylon and polyester. - To promote a sustainable trip, please cooperate with the following actions.
(1) Bring amenity goods.
(2) Carry an eco-bag.
(3) Bring your own bottle.
(4) Avoid food waste. - [Travel conditions]
Departure point: Hiroshima
Travel length: 2 nights and 3 days
Meal conditions: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Accommodation facility: Hiroshima Kita Hotel
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Tour conductor: none - [Travel planning/implementation] Hope Bus Cooperative Association
1532 Arita, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
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Veltra Co., Ltd.
5th floor, Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027 (4th floor reception)
Tokyo Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
(One company) Full member of Japan Travel Agents Association
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3 days with World-Renowned Swordsmith Miksami Sadanao[Swordsmith experience]
This is a 3-day authentic experience where you can observe the production process of a swordsmith, make a knife from tamahagane steel, and participate in a Japanese sword appreciation event at the Master Swordsmith Sadanao Mikami's forge.
