Gifu's Traditions and Craftsmanship
Gifu's Traditions and Craftsmanship
9-1 Minamikasugachō, Seki, Gifu 501-3857, Japan
Okinawa
Gifu
Learn the bladesmithing techniques of Seki, Japan's blade capital
The Seki Bladesmithing Heritage Museum is a facility in Seki City, famous as Japan's blade capital, showcasing the history and techniques of Japanese swords and blades. Seki is a blade-producing region with over 700 years of history, and continues to maintain world-class quality to this day.
Inside the museum, you can view exhibits of Japanese swords, and on certain days, you can observe live demonstrations of sword forging.
