Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa
Description
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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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(752)
Very fun time personalized experience
We have done the sharpening experience with stone with the guide of Yugo. It was an amazing experience. Yugo checked us at every step and left us plenty of time to finish sharpening and polishing the blade.
It was a wonderful experience for a family with teenagers. Yugo explained very clearly how to sharpen the blades. He was very nice. In the end he cut through paper to show we managed the make our knifes really sharp.
Fun experience ! Joji was great
So much fun and a great one of kind keepsake.
I got help whenever I needed it and learned how to sharpen a knife, it was fun and engaging and it was a good interaction experience.
Had a great time making knives! You get to chose a blade and a handle. Nisa and satoru were very helpful!
Tons of fun. Highly recommended. Sateru and Nisa were excellent guides.
it was a lot of fun satoru did a great job helping us and making sure our knives were sharp!
It was an awesome experience, Satoru was amazing. He made sure we did everything right and were safe. He was also very funny.
