Close-up factory tour of knife-making through glass windows
About this spot
A factory tour facility of Tojiro, a leading blade manufacturer representing Tsubame, the knife-producing area. You can observe the manufacturing line through glass from a walkway, witnessing the entire process of a single knife—from steel forming through sharpening to handle attachment. The serious gaze and skilled handiwork of craftsmen as they hone blades is an unforgettable sight for factory tour enthusiasts. The adjacent Knife Gallery lets you handle and select knives firsthand, making it easy to take home a sharp blade as a souvenir.
Tips
Factory tours on weekdays when craftsmen are working are far more impressive. Check operating days and viewing hours in advance. Knives purchased at the gallery may offer name-engraving services. Keep small children close while touring.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour required. Weekday afternoons when craftsmen are working are your best bet.
Access & map
〒959-0232 Niigata Prefecture, Tsubame City, Yoshida Higashi-sakae-chō 9-5
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Tsubame-Sanjo Open Factory Manufacturing Tour
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