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[Kyoto] Kyoto: Forge Your Own Ninja Kunai with Japanese Tin Casting
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- Overview
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- Discover a rare hands-on ninja crafting experience in Kyoto using traditional Japanese tin casting techniques.
- Create a real metal ninja weapon from start to finish by melting tin, pouring it into a mold, cooling it, polishing it, and applying protective finishes.
- ,Choose what to make from a shuriken, a powerful kunai, or a striking oni-inspired metal mask. Each piece is fully crafted by you and taken home as a one-of-a-kind keepsake — not a replica or souvenir.
- ,The oni mask option includes gold leaf detailing and cord attachment, making it a bold wearable or display piece found nowhere else in Kyoto.
- Perfect for ninja and Japanese culture fans, couples, friends, and solo travelers looking for a unique, memorable experience beyond sightseeing.
- What to expect
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Learn about the art of casting and create your own unique ninja weapon using tin. Design your weapon, make a mold, melt the tin, and cast it. Shape it with a hammer, smooth it with a file, and finish it with a rust-preventive solution and special oil coating. Your instructor, TAKE, is a skilled blacksmith who usually makes knives and blades. He’ll guide you through the process, making it easy for beginners to understand. Tin, which melts at 230°C, is a metal often used for crafting cups and plates in Japan. The studio is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station, making it easy to access. Create a one-of-a-kind ninja weapon as a memorable souvenir from your time in Kyoto.