Make Your Own Ninja Weapon from Tin Casting Workshop
Recommended points 1 You can make your own original weapon of your own design. 2 You can take it home on the day. 3 The studio is located just a 3-minute walk from the main station. 4 You can experience casting bells, which is extremely rare even in Japan.
What to expect
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.
Good to know
- Learn tin casting and create a custom ninja weapon
- Design, mold, melt, cast, and finish your piece
- Use tools like hammers and files to shape and polish
- Guided by TAKE, an experienced blacksmith
- Tin melts at 230°C and is commonly used in Japan
- Beginner-friendly, hands-on experience
- Studio is a 3-min walk from Demachiyanagi Station
- Take home a unique Kyoto-made souvenir