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Tabe Family's Tatara Ironmaking Experience
田部家のたたら吹き
A profound 25-hour journey into the heart of traditional Japanese ironmaking, preserving the legacy of Wako steel since the Muromachi period.
Schedule
September 26, 2026 13:30 – September 27, 2026 14:30
Guide7 min read
"Tabe Family's Tatara" is a rare, immersive experience that preserves the traditional "Tatara ironmaking" technique dating back to the Muromachi period.
Highlights
Traditional CultureHistory ExplorationWako Steelmaking
About Tabe Family's Tatara Ironmaking Experience
- Witness History: A rare chance to experience the traditional ironmaking process through all your senses.
- Own a Piece of History: Receive a piece of rare Wako steel (Kera) produced from the iron sand you helped process.
- Explore Heritage Sites: Includes exclusive access to the Tabe Estate and the historic Sugatani Tatara site.
- Authentic Immersion: Deepen your understanding of the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship through 25 hours of intense operation.
Weather forecast
Fri
9/4
26°/24°
96%
Sat
9/5
27°/24°
8%
Sun
9/6
26°/24°
74%
Mon
9/7
26°/23°
75%
Tue
9/8
26°/24°
68%
Wed
9/9
24°/22°
75%
Thu
9/10
23°/21°
65%
