Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa
Title as written by Traveling Tokyo
Before you book
- About 40 minutes, taught by bilingual instructors in English and Japanese. The listing names Asakusa; check your booking for the exact place, and see the calendar for start times.
- Payment is cashless only: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club and Discover. Guests more than 15 minutes late may be asked to reschedule.
- Included: use of the workshop and tools, the knife blade and handle, and bilingual staff. Recent guests mention a choice of handles and an engraving upgrade. No experience needed; wheelchair accessible.
- Japan bans carrying a blade over 6 cm without a legitimate reason. Taking a knife you just made or bought back to your hotel or the airport counts, so keep it boxed and wrapped, go straight there, and fly it home in checked luggage, never in your carry-on.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and you can reserve now and pay later.
About This Experience
A 40-minute whetstone workshop in Asakusa with bilingual instructors: learn blade angles, sharpen and refine a Japanese knife yourself, then take the knife and its handle home.
The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.
In the Operator's Own Words
- Shape and refine a handcrafted knife using traditional tools
- Gain insight into Japanese knife-making
- Take part in an authentic craft rooted in Japan's traditions
- No prior experience needed
- Leave with a handmade knife you created yourself
What's Included
- ✓ Use of the workshop
- ✓ Use of the tools
- ✓ Knife blade and handle
- ✓ Bilingual staff (English/Japanese)
Good to Know
- Payment:
- Please note that this workshop is cashless only. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, and Discover.
- Late Arrival Policy:
- Guests arriving more than 15 minutes late may be asked to reschedule their experience, as late arrivals can affect subsequent reservations.
More Asakusa Knife Workshops and Tours
Asakusa: Kitchen knife store visits after history tour
Japanese Knife Making Workshop (Sharpening, Engraving)
Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide
Tokyo: Asakusa to Kappabashi Japanese Knife Tour
Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft Workshop (Sharpening)
Tokyo: Kappabashi Kitchen Town & Buy a Real Japanese Knife
