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At the crossroads of life, commemorate your journey with a forging festival dedicated to your success.

At Tanukidanisan Fudoin, renowned as a symbol of courage and vitality with Fudo Myoo as its main deity, wielding a sword to cut through evil, and standing tall with a sharp gaze, you have the opportunity to craft your own "sword of Fudo."

Exclusively opening the square to you for a day, under the vigilant eyes of Fudo Myoo, a skilled swordsmith, inheriting ancient techniques, deftly handles the material of a Japanese sword, tamahagane, forging and tempering a sword personalized just for you. Prayers by the priests of Fudoin will be offered before and after the sword's creation.

To ensure a lasting place in your home, the sword will be delivered along with a unique display shelf.

Experience a day brimming with unparalleled excitement that cannot be found elsewhere, and may the incomparable power held by Fudo Myoo be with you always.

The Fudo Sword is crafted using the materials and techniques of Japanese swords.

The material used is tamahagane, produced solely in one location in Japan. The skilled swordsmith deftly manipulates this tamahagane with refined techniques, harnessing the power of flames born from pine charcoal. This process, combined with the swordsmith's expertise, gives birth to the elegant form and unparalleled strength of the Fudo Sword.

After a lengthy day of work, the crucial final step in the crafting process is the quenching, or "yakiire." This highly significant stage imparts hardness and strength to the sword and takes place in the darkness after sunset. In an atmosphere filled with tension, surrounded by the darkness, the swordsmith carefully determines the moment to immerse the sword in the necessary flame and rapidly cool it. In this moment, the sword comes to life, infused with vitality, merging the power of Fudo Myoo and the longstanding traditions.

Please witness the awe-inspiring moment when a new Fudo Sword, imbued with the power of Fudo Myoo, is brought into existence in this world.

1. Prayer

2. Crafting of the Fudo Sword

Forging

 

The tempered tamahagane is further elongated, shaping the form of the sword. The blade is honed by skillfully placing the hammer at an angle.

Yakinamashi (Annealing)

 

The pressure accumulated in the sword throughout the previous steps is gradually removed by slowly cooling it in straw ash.

Yakiire (Quenching)

The formed steel of the sword is heated and rapidly cooled to harden it. The temperature at the beginning of the cooling process is crucial and requires meticulous attention, making it the most delicate phase of the operation.

3. Completion Prayer

Price (tax included)JPY 1,815,000

※The creation of one Fudo Sword includes prayers before and after the crafting by Tokitanisan Fudoin, an original storage box, and an amulet. If desired, you can participate in some parts of the crafting process.

※Optional decorations can be added to the scabbard, handle, and hilt. Additionally, you have the option to visit for a prayer ceremony after the completion. For more details, please inquire.

※Please be aware that from the prayer ceremony to the delivery, it may take six to twenty-four months due to the involvement of the polisher and scabbard maker. Thank you for your understanding.

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Tanukidanisan Fudoin

Founded in the year 1718 (Kyoho 3), Tanukidanisan Fudoin originated when Monk Tomo Atsubo Shozen, who had ascended Mt. Koya to study the essential teachings of the Zen, Ritsu, Shingon, and Tendai sects and to master the practice of asceticism, discovered a cave in Tanukidani, a village of Rakuhoku Ichijoji in northern Kyoto. Monk Tomo Atsubo Shozen established the temple to engage in solitary meditation.

Within the cave, Monk Tomo Atsubo Shozen enshrined a stone statue of Fudo Myoo as the main deity. Despite the challenges posed by the anti-Buddhist movements during the Meiji era, the temple was revived and continues to be widely recognized and revered as a prominent place of faith in the Kansai region. It stands as a significant pilgrimage site, embodying the teachings of Zen, Ritsu, Shingon, and Tendai Buddhism.

Master Swordsmith Masahiro (Given Name: Yuya Nakanishi)

Born in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, Yuya discovered the mystique beauty of Japanese swords during his junior high school years, sparking a fascination that led him to pursue the path of a swordsmith. In 2005, he began his apprenticeship under the tutelage of the renowned swordsmith Masahiro Fujiyasu in Fukushima City. Over the course of seven years, he diligently honed his skills.

In 2014, Masahiro established the ‘Masahiro Tantojyo’ in Kameoka City, where he has been crafting Japanese swords. His dedication to the art of swordsmithing reflects a deep passion ignited by the captivating allure of traditional Japanese blades.

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