Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa
Title as written by Traveling Tokyo
Before you book
- 40 minutes in Asakusa with bilingual (English and Japanese) instructors. Use of the workshop and tools, the knife blade and handle are included.
- Payment on site is cashless only: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club and Discover.
- Arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean you are asked to reschedule. Wheelchair accessible; no experience needed.
- Guests mention a choice of handles and an engraving upgrade; check the options when you book. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Carrying the knife: keep it boxed and wrapped and pack it in checked luggage for your flight, never in your cabin bag; on Japanese trains a knife must be wrapped and inside a bag.
About This Experience
Traveling Tokyo's 40-minute session in Asakusa: shape and refine a Japanese knife on traditional whetstones with bilingual instructors, 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.
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