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Okayama: Samurai Sword Experience at Osafune Museum

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$305 and current price is NZ$213 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This tour is designed not just to show you Japanese swords, but to help you truly understand and appreciate them. Instead of overwhelming you with technical terms, your expert guide will focus on three simple and essential elements—shape, temper pattern, and steel texture—so you can confidently observe and compare each blade like a connoisseur. You’ll also witness the craftsmanship behind these masterpieces at the forging workshop, connecting what you see in the museum with the hands-on skills that bring each sword to life. By the end of the experience, you won’t just have seen Japanese swords—you’ll have discovered your own favourite, transforming your visit into a personal and memorable journey into samurai culture.

Activity location

  • Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
    • 966 Osafunechō Osafune
    • 701-4271, Setouchi, Okayama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • ふれあい物産館
    • 966 Osafunechō Osafune
    • 701-4271, Setouchi, Okayama, Japan

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Okayama: Samurai Sword Experience at Osafune Museum
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$304.03
NZ$212.82 x 1 AdultNZ$212.82
Total
The previous price was NZ$304.03 and current price is NZ$212.82
30% off
Until Wed, 8 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour with an English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to forging workshop observation area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Bizen Osafune Sword Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interpretation of Japanese sword history, structure, and craftsmanship
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional purchases)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Bizen Osafune Sword Village is one of Japan’s most important centers for traditional sword craftsmanship, located in Okayama Prefecture and renowned as the heart of Bizen sword-making for over 700 years. Here, visitors can step into the world of the samurai and discover how Japanese swords evolved from practical weapons into refined works of art. The on-site Osafune Sword Museum showcases authentic blades from different periods, allowing you to compare their shapes, temper patterns, & steel textures while gaining a deeper understanding of their function & beauty. Just next door, you can observe skilled artisans at work in the forging workshop, where the intense heat, rhythmic hammering, and meticulous techniques bring centuries-old traditions to life. This rare opportunity to see both the finished masterpieces and the craftsmanship behind them makes Osafune Sword Village an essential destination for anyone interested in samurai culture, Japanese history, and traditional craftsmanship.

Location

Activity location

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    Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
    • 966 Osafunechō Osafune
    • 701-4271, Setouchi, Okayama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    ふれあい物産館
    • 966 Osafunechō Osafune
    • 701-4271, Setouchi, Okayama, Japan

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