Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa
1.5 hoursFree cancellation
from $102.04
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
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Pickup
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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Meeting / start point
The workshop is located on the 10th floor of the building. Please use the elevator to come up. The store is called Zen Craft Studio Asakusa.
The workshop is located on the 10th floor of the building. Please use the elevator to come up. The store is called Zen Craft Studio Asakusa.
What's included
- Bilingual Staff (English/Japanese)
- Use of traditional tools and blades
- Knife Making Workshop
- Japanese Wood Handle for Knife
Not included
- Upgrade to larger knives (optional)
Good to know
- 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
