Echizen Chiyotsuru Museum (Echizen Cutlery Promotion Facility)
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 Chiyotsuru Kuniyasu, who settled in Echizen Fuchu approximately 700 years ago.
Taking its name from Chiyotsuru, the Echizen Chiyotsuru Museum 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. (Scheduled irregularly)
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- Traditional Crafts
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-1241（Echizen Chiyotsuru's Residence）
- Address
- 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 Happiline Takefu Station
