One-of-a-kind frying pan crafting tour
Niigata Prefecture, Japanby Kraft
- 7.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
At the blacksmithing shop with a 150-year history, you can craft your own frying pan out of a piece of iron plate. The entire process, from forging to installing a handle, is completed by your own hands with great care. Furthermore, BBQ with a freshly made frying pan is exceptional. It’ll be fun to use one-of-a-kind frying pan that fits in your hands the more you use it and you can use for your lifetime. Tour guides will take you on a bicycle tour through the streets of Tsubame-Sanjo, showing you local spots where you can meet locals.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Use of bicycle
- Gratuities
- Workshop fee
- Dinner
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
30 min
The tour begins at KRaft's iconic 85-year-old empty warehouse where has been weaving histories of the industrial.
- 2
Shinano River
Pass by
From the warehouse to the workshop, you will ride a bicycle along the bank of Shinano-River where you can relax and see a common scenery such as a railway crossing, a railway bridge and so on.
- 3
Stop 3
2.5 hours
At the blacksmithing shop with a 150-year history, you can craft your own frying pan out of a piece of iron plate. The entire process, from forging to installing a handle, is completed by your own hands with great care.
- 4
Stop 4
1.8 hours
Tsubame-Sanjo is known as a sacred place for outdoor activities as well. BBQ with a freshly made frying pan and local made ingredients is exceptional.
- 5
Stop 5
2 hours
After frying pan crafting, the tour guide will take you to local spots frequented by locals. Please enjoy the night in Tsubame-Sanjo.
Meeting and pickup
Please come directly to the KRaft Kura Gallery building. You can park your car in the parking space in front of the building.
A guide holding a 'KRaft' board will be waiting in front of the ticket gate at Joetsu Shinkansen Tsubame-Sanjo Station.
End point
Please come directly to the KRaft Kura Gallery building. You can park your car in the parking space in front of the building.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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