“Beauty” – The Artistry of Precision and Radiance

◆ Tour Overview

– Encounter with the Essence of Japanese Mastery –

Step into the world of Japanese artisans where timeless techniques meet contemporary sensibilities.

At one atelier, fragments of seashells are cut, polished, and woven into silk threads, giving birth to Raden-ori, a radiant textile that captures shimmering light itself.

At another, glowing steel is hammered with breath and spirit, as young swordsmiths forge Japanese swords that embody the spirit of a new era.

Across generations, mastery has been handed down, together with a relentless pursuit of beauty. Where tradition and innovation converge, new value is born.

On this journey, you will encounter the living evolution of Japanese craftsmanship that continues to transcend time.

■ Tamiya Raden (Raden Textile Atelier)

Iridescent brilliance reminiscent of the sea—Raden-ori is a one-of-a-kind textile woven with threads made from Mother-of-Pearl shells.

Applying Nishijin’s traditional hikibaku technique, shells are elevated into luminous fibers, a rare innovation almost unseen in the world.

Long cherished for kimono sashes, Raden-ori now resonates with diverse materials such as wood, leather, and lacquer, evolving into new expressions in global fashion and interior design.

Here you will witness the harmony of masterful craftsmanship and contemporary design, in the very moment when light itself is woven into fabric.

Experience

Special Souvenir: Take home an exclusive Raden craft item available only on this tour. Its brilliance will forever preserve the memory of this moment.

Workshop Tour: Observe the entire process up close—from cutting and polishing shells to weaving them into shimmering threads. Experience the delicate world born from the rhythm of artisans’ hands and tools.

■ Nippon Genshosha (Japanese Swordsmiths)

In 2022, three young swordsmiths who trained under Mukansa master Yoshihara Yoshindo founded this forge to create Japanese swords for a new era.

Their vision is not to reproduce the past, but to forge blades that reflect the spirit of the present age.

Sparks split the darkness, steel glows red, and the blade takes shape—each instant resonates with a sense of sacred creation.

Here, you will witness the very site where centuries of tradition are inscribed with a new chapter in the lineage of Japanese swords.

Experience

Sword Appreciation: Hold a completed Japanese sword and appreciate the intricate beauty of its hamon (blade pattern) and the precision of its form. Learn the essential points of blade viewing to uncover the character of its maker, the region of its origin, and the era in which it was forged.

Forge Tour: Surrounded by fire and the sound of hammering, watch steel being shaped and transformed, and feel the artisans’ intense concentration in every movement.

Tamahagane Hammering: Strike tamahagane, the very source of a true Japanese sword, in a rare hands-on encounter with this revered material.

◆ Model Schedule

◆ Available Tour Date

This tour is available upon request.

Visits and schedule can be customized upon request. Please let us know your preferred date or destinations through the inquiry form.

◆ Reference Price(Special One-Day Exclusive Plan / Limited to One Group Per Day)

• Approx. 580,250 JPY per person (based on 4 participants)
• Approx. 2,002,000 JPY per person (based on 1 participant)

The above are reference prices only. Final cost may vary depending on season, participant numbers, or special arrangements. A formal quotation will be provided upon inquiry.

All prices are inclusive of tax and stated in Japanese yen.

Included in the price

• Chartered hire car for local transportation in Tango

• Taxi transfer between hotel in Kyoto city and heliport

• Round-trip helicopter fare between Kyoto and Kyotango

• One lunch

• All workshop tours and experiences

• English-speaking guide services

◆ Inquiries

Please fill out the inquiry form with the required information regarding your application.
Based on the details you provide, we will contact you within 2–3 business days.

◆ Cancellation Policy

(Details will be provided at the time of contract.)

◆ Other Notes

This tour is planned and operated by Aero Toyota Co., Ltd. (Registered Travel Agency: Aichi Prefecture, No. 2-1574).
By joining this tour, participants will enter into a travel contract with the company.
Details such as travel conditions and pricing will be provided in the official travel terms and conditions upon request, prior to finalizing the contract.

Planning & Operation: Aero Toyota Co., Ltd. (Travel Agency Registration No. 2-1574, Aichi Prefecture)
In cooperation with: Tangonian (Travel Service Arrangement Registration No. サー771, Kyoto Prefecture)