Kobe Authentic Katana workshop and Kurashiki luxury guided tour

Asking questions inside the katana swordsmith's laboratory

Kobe Authentic Katana workshop and Kurashiki luxury guided tour

By LIMON and Yui Olivia

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9h
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Overview

Join our exclusive bus tour to discover the ancient art of katana and the secrets of Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter.
The included activities for this day are the following:
・Katana workshop with an experienced swordsmith
・Exploring Kurashiki's historical district with a local guide

Yui Prima Olivia vehicle will provide you with hassle-free access to local areas that would not be easily reachable by other means of transport.
Inside the bus, our dedicated attendants cater to your every need, providing drinks, travel tips, and unparalleled service in both English and Japanese.

[ROUTE] Kobe Sannomiya (boarding) → Himeji (boarding) → Katana Experience → service area → Kurashiki (drop off) → Kurashiki guided tour → Uno port (drop off)

Activity location

羅漢の里
- 28番地字羅漢口
- 678-0091, Aioi, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Kobe Sannomiya bus stop]
- 274 1
- 651-0094, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kobe Authentic Katana workshop and Kurashiki luxury guided tour

9h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:10 am

Price details

NZ$753.85 x 1 AdultNZ$753.85

Total

Until Mon, 7 Apr

What's included, what's not

USB plugs on board
Amenities
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit to a professional swordsmith's katana workshop.
Selected local soft drinks (only on board)
Bathroom on board
Kurashiki guided tour participation fee
A blanket per person (upon request)
Bottled water
Selected local Japanese sake (only on board)
WiFi on board
English speaking service attendant inside the bus
Yui Prima Olivia luxury bus fare
All you can drink service on board
Selected local coffee and/or tea (only on board)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
We do not provide for hotel bookings
We do not provide for the meals during this tour except the ones indicated in the inclusions section

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We recommend arriving 10 minutes before departure.
Please note that if you are late for the tour start time or for an activity during the tour, you will not be able to join the tour midway.
If you decide to get off at the [Kurashiki] bus stop, you will be able to take part in both activities: the katana workshop and the guided tour of Kurashiki.
If you decide to get off at the [Uno Port] bus stop, you will be able to participate in the katana making workshop, but not in the guided tour of Kurashiki.
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
The vehicle used is a luxury bus designed by the famous industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. The interior is made of wood materials, to recreate the essence of Japanese harmony and aesthetics.
Our bus has 21 seats. The seat pitch, which is the distance from your seat to the one in front of you, is 50 centimetres (approximately 19.7 inches).
Selected skilled bus driver.
English-speaking service attendant on board.
Important note: we only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 20 years old and above. Minor travellers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Please note that the total duration of the trip includes the travel time.
Please be aware that the return time is an estimate and may vary depending on traffic conditions along the way.
Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated in the trunk of the bus.
For security reasons, only passengers who are able to walk up the bus stairs and to their seats autonomously can participate in the tour.
Please note that only one large luggage (20-23 kg) per person can be stored in the bus trunk. You may carry your small bags with you to your seat.

Activity itinerary

羅漢の里

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Observe the process of making an authentic katana with an experienced swordsmith in the countryside of Himeji. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about this ancient technique by witnessing first-hand the process of heating, hammering, and folding the metal. You will also have the unique chance to ask questions to the artisan, and learn about the true essence of the katana and what it takes to become a real swordsmith. *Attention* This activity is available for all the costumers. After the customers get off, the bus will wait for them and then depart for the next destination, Kurashiki.

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Take a leap into Japan's past by visiting the historical quarters of Kurashiki. You will be accompanied by a local guide who will share fascinating trivia about this unique city. *Attention* This activity is available only for customers who get off at the Kurashiki bus stop. After the customers get off, the bus will proceed to the next destination (Uno Port).

Location

Activity location

羅漢の里
- 28番地字羅漢口
- 678-0091, Aioi, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Kobe Sannomiya bus stop]
- 274 1
- 651-0094, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Himeji bus stop]
- 100 Minamiekimaechō
- 670-0962, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

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