Echizen Chiyozuru no Yakata Echizen Forged Blades
National Designated Facility for the Preservation and Succession of Echizen Forged Cutlery Techniques
Echizen-style cutlery, designated as a National Traditional Craft, traces its origins to Chiyozuru Kuniyasu, who settled in Echizen Fuchu (present-day Echizen City) approximately 700 years ago.
Taking its name from Chiyozuru, the Echizen Chiyozuru no Yakata is a facility dedicated to promoting the preservation of Echizen-style forged cutlery techniques and nurturing successors.
In addition to exhibits on the history and techniques of Echizen-style cutlery and special exhibitions, the workshop building offers live demonstrations of forging techniques like fire forging and hands-on experiences like sharpening classes. (Irregular schedule)
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- Traditional Crafts
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0778-22-1241（Echizen Chiyozuru no Yakata）
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県越前市池ノ上町48-6-1
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed
- Every Tuesday (except December 29 to January 3 during the year-end and New Year holidays)
- Prices
- Free admission
- Getting There
- ・15 minutes by car from Takefu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway ・15 minutes by taxi from Hapi-Line Takefu Station
- Car Park
- Yes
- Website
