Date City Museum of History and Culture’s Swordsmith Workshop
Watch the Forging of Japan’s Iconic Swords
Sohei Watanabe has practiced the art of sword-making for over 40 years. The creation of Japanese swords is a very complex and arduous process whose artistry has been all but lost. Don’t miss the chance to watch this cultural tradition so central to the samurai lovingly preserved. Visit Mr. Watanabe’s workshop to learn about the history and techniques of sword-making in the Heian (794-1185) and Kamakura (1185-1333) periods from the man himself. Then, be dazzled by his demonstration of the historic art of tempering a blade.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒052-0022
- Address
- 北海道伊達市梅本町57-1
- Telephone Number
- 0142-25-1056
- Open
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, the first weekday after the holiday), Temporary closing
- Car Park
- 166 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 5 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Date IC
●By car: About 6 minutes from JR Date Monbetsu Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
