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HOME > Sanjo Tourism Guide > See & do > Museums in Sanjo > Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo

 The Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo is organized by a collection of present day blacksmiths. They offer a series of workshops, teaching traditional Sanjo blacksmithing skills. Beginning with building a fire, to quenching, forging, grinding and finally sharpening. Workpshops for making your very own small knife, and fish filleting knife are offered once in a while.

 Workshops for creating traditional Japanese nails and workshops for proper kitchen knife sharpening techniques are offered during most days when the Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo is open.

Where:	11-53 Motomachi, Sanjo
Open Hours:	09:00 - 17:00
Day museum is closed:	Every Monday Dec. 29 - Jan. 3
Permanent workshops:	Kitchen knife sharpening Bring your own kitchen knife from home. At the moment, kitchen knife sharpening workshops are free.
	Traditional Japanese nail making Learn how to make a traditional Japanese nail, which has a long history with Sanjo itself. Workshop are provided only in Japanese and costs 500yen per person. If in a group of more than 5, please book ahead of time. Also, workshops are only available if there are enough instructors and time. (apporximately 90mins required)
	Periodical Workshops Special blacksmithing workshops are occasionally offered at the Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo. Please refer to the following link. Workshops and links are only provided in Japanese. Commerce & Industry Division - Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo
Access:	Train:	1min walk from Kita-Sanjo station on the JR Yahiko-line.
	map to location (in English)
Inquiries:	Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo Tel/Fax (0256) 34-8080 kaji[at]city.sanjo.niigata.jp

Sanjo City Office/955-8686 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata
Tel:+81 256-34-5511 (ext.314) Fax:+81 256-34-7933

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