Kyoto: Japanese Knife Making & Sharpening Workshop in Arashiyama

4.9 (175 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Choose the Japanese kitchen knife workshop that suits you in Arashiyama. The Beginner workshop focuses on sharpening a knife with its handle already attached. The Custom workshop lets you choose from several blade types, sharpen the blade, fit the provided handle, and finish the knife; the handle type cannot be selected. Initial stamping is available for an extra fee in the Custom workshop. Both workshops include a finished Japanese kitchen knife to take home.

Options

Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop
Beginner Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop

Beginner knife sharpening only: This beginner-friendly option focuses on traditional Japanese knife sharpening. The knife has its handle already attached. Blade or handle selection, handle fitting, handle changes, and initial stamping are not included. Take home the knife you sharpened. For customization, select the Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop.

What's included

  • Handle fitting with the provided handle (Custom Workshop only; handle type cannot be selected)
  • Japanese kitchen knife for the workshop
  • Step-by-step guidance from the instructor
  • Use of all workshop tools and equipment
  • Finished Japanese knife to take home
  • Knife sharpening experience
  • Choice of several available blade types (Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop only)
  • Initial stamping is not included; available for an extra fee in the Custom Workshop only

What to expect

Discover Japanese kitchen knives through your selected workshop in Arashiyama.

The Beginner Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop focuses on traditional sharpening. You will sharpen a Japanese kitchen knife with its handle already attached and take it home. Blade selection, handle fitting, handle changes, and initial stamping are not included.

The Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop includes choosing from several available blade types, sharpening the blade, fitting the provided handle, and finishing the knife. The handle type cannot be selected. Take your finished custom kitchen knife home as a unique Kyoto souvenir. Initial stamping is available as a paid add-on and is not included in the workshop price.

No previous knife-making or sharpening experience is required. Your instructor will guide you step by step. The approximately 1-hour workshop is easy to combine with sightseeing in Arashiyama.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located on the 2nd floor. Please come up using the stairs on the side of the building.

End point

We are located on the 2nd floor. Please come up using the stairs on the side of the building.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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