Cutler SANSYU Seki Hamono Museum
Cutler SANSYU
Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, this is a multi-purpose facility dedicated to cutlery and that offers hands-on experiences. Seki City is Japan’s leading cutlery production region, boasting a history of over 800 years.
The facility includes a factory-direct shop where you can purchase popular gifts such as fingernail clippers, kitchen knives, and cooking scissors. It also features the Seki Hamono Museum, where you can join a workshop to learn about the smithing processes behind Japanese swords and knives. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and hands-on experiences like workshops led by master craftsmen where you can learn to make your own original paperknife.
Please note that all workshops and tours require a fee and advance reservations.
The facility includes a factory-direct shop where you can purchase popular gifts such as fingernail clippers, kitchen knives, and cooking scissors. It also features the Seki Hamono Museum, where you can join a workshop to learn about the smithing processes behind Japanese swords and knives. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and hands-on experiences like workshops led by master craftsmen where you can learn to make your own original paperknife.
Please note that all workshops and tours require a fee and advance reservations.
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More Information about Cutler SANSYU Seki Hamono Museum
Street address
- 950-1 Oze, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture
Access
- 15 minutes on foot from Gifu Bus Akatsuchizaka Bus Stop.
Opening Hours
- 9:00～16:30
Closed
- January 1, 2, 3
Website
- https://www.hamonoyasan.com/en/
Best season
- All year
Point
- There are several facilities nearby with similar facility names, and multilingual translations often offer identical facility names, so verify the exact address and phone number when visiting.
update: Dec.16.2025
