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Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa
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Duration: 60 min
About this experience
What makes this experience truly unique is the opportunity to create a functional Japanese knife through a hands-on process guided by a local craftsman in historic Asakusa. Rather than simply observing, guests actively take part in shaping and refining their own blade using whetstones, gaining firsthand insight into the precision, patience, and craftsmanship that define Japanese knife-making. The small-group setting allows for personal instruction in a calm, welcoming workshop, making the experience accessible to beginners while remaining deeply authentic. Guests leave not only with a handcrafted knife, but with a genuine connection to one of Japan’s most respected artisan traditions.
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- Live guideJapanese
- Live guideEnglish
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- Live guideEnglish
- Live guideJapanese
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Duration: 60 min
Learn the fundamental techniques behind one of Japan’s most respected crafts and create your own knife from start to finish in one of Tokyo's most historical and traditional districts.
What's included
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- Bilingual Staff (English/Japanese)
- Use of traditional tools and blades
- Knife Making Workshop
- Japanese Wood Handle for Knife
What's not included
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- Upgrade to larger knives (optional)
Additional information
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests arriving more than 15 minutes late may be asked to reschedule their experience, as late arrivals can affect subsequent reservations.
- Payment Please note that this workshop is cashless only. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express (Amex), JCB, Diners Club, and Discover.
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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