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Sakai - Knife Factory and Craft Walking Tour

Location Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$64.07
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Enter a knife factory with over 100 years of history and observe the transformation of raw blades into handmade cooking knives. Visitors can learn traditional sharpening techniques from a professional and have the opportunity to order a customizable knife made before their eyes.

  • 🔪 Visit the Sharpening Station and main office during your tour.
  • 👨‍🏫 Practice traditional sharpening techniques with a professional.
  • 🗓️ Note that every 3rd Tuesday of the month, the museum may close without notice for inventory; your guide will then take you to The knife company instead.
  • 🌍 French-speaking guides cannot be guaranteed for shared tours; English will be prioritized unless arranged in advance.
  • ✏️ Contact us ahead of time to ensure the availability of a French-speaking guide.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Knife Maker Visit & Sharpening
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Bilingual Guide
  • One sweet per guest included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Knife Sharpening lesson
  • Visit of the Knife Factory
  • Shopping and souvenirs
  • Extra Food

Meeting point
The meeting point is located at the Nankai Sakai Station, East Exit, in front of the Gates. Please make sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time, so your guide has time to check the guest list and give you the basic info needed before the tour starts. Thank you.
Return details
The meeting point is located at the Nankai Sakai Station, East Exit, in front of the Gates. Please make sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time, so your guide has time to check the guest list and give you the basic info needed before the tour starts. Thank you.

  • Learn about the 400 years old origin story of the Traditional Japanese cinnamon mochi and receive one as a present. Chance to buy more if you want to.
  • This is probably the reason why you will join our Walking Tour in Sakai. Visit a traditional Japanese Knife Factory with over 100 years of family history. Go inside the sharpening station and watch professional working on the blades that comes directly from the Blacksmith. Step inside the main office, where you can see those blades being cleaned, engraved, put together with a high-quality handle to become a real Japanese Cooking Knife. On the second floor, the staff welcomes us to their office to introduce us to their product and to teach us how to sharpen a knife traditionally and properly with a stone. Our guests can practice and learn on-site. To finish, only if you want to (no obligation), you have the chance to order your own knife (or knives), to choose the type of blade, handle, material, color (if possible) and engraving. You can watch the staff making the knife in the office, in front of you, and follow the process step by step until it is finished. Amazing!
  • This local museum was specifically made to introduce everything that makes Sakai city special, such as handmade crafts, Bicycle, as the brand "Shimano" was first created in Sakai and local products: Sweets, Sake and Craft Beer, and more. The real treasure is located on the second floor. Join us and check it out!

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Sakai - Knife Factory and Craft Walking Tour

    Location Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $64.07
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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