Takefu Knife Village
In Japanese: タケフナイフビレッジ
A shared workshop run by 14 Echizen knife makers, where you can watch blacksmiths forging blades and join knife-making classes.
Nearby
- Gotanjoji Temple (Cat Temple) ≈ 15 min by car
- Okamoto & Otaki Shrines ≈ 15 min by car
- Ikeda Kazura Bridge ≈ 35 min by car
- Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins ≈ 35 min by car
- Echizen Pottery Village ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 10 min by car from Takefu IC (Hokuriku Expwy)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Workshop viewing free; classes 5,000–20,000 yen
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info