Kyoto: Make Your Own Ninja Weapon from Tin Casting Workshop
ID: GYG1054757-1628542
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Design and create your own ninja weapon in a unique casting workshop in Kyoto. Learn the art of metalworking and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Learn about the art of casting and create your own unique ninja weapon using tin. Design your weapon, make a mold, melt the tin, and cast it. Shape it with a hammer, smooth it with a file, and finish it with a rust-preventive solution and special oil coating.
Your instructor, TAKE, is a skilled blacksmith who usually makes knives and blades. He’ll guide you through the process, making it easy for beginners to understand. Tin, which melts at 230°C, is a metal often used for crafting cups and plates in Japan.
The studio is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station, making it easy to access. Create a one-of-a-kind ninja weapon as a memorable souvenir from your time in Kyoto.
Highlights
- Design and create your own unique ninja weapon using tin
- Learn the art of casting and shaping metal with expert guidance
- Take home your handcrafted ninja weapon as a unique souvenir
- Enjoy a convenient location just a 3-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station
- Capture memories with photos and videos of your crafting experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The studio is located 3 minutes on foot from Demachiyanagi Station in Kyoto.
The experience uses tin, a metal that melts at 230 degrees and is easy to work with.
The activity is suitable for beginners and children with staff assistance.
Participants under 15 years must be accompanied by a guardian.
The size of the weapon you can create is 8-10 cm.
Each weapon comes with a dedicated box.
INCLUDED
- This experience includes the following:
- 1. Design the weapon you want to make
- 2. Create a mold
- 3. Melt the tin and cast it
- 4. Shape it by hammering
- 5. Smooth it using a file
- 6. Soak it in a rust-preventive solution
- 7. Coat it with a special oil
- Work apron rental
- Equipment rental
- Materials for one weapon
NOT INCLUDED
- There is no water, so it would be a good idea to prepare some.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.