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Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa

Location Asakusa, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$102.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Japanese Wood Handle for Knife
  • Knife Making Workshop
  • Use of traditional tools and blades
  • Bilingual Staff (English/Japanese)
  • Upgrade to larger knives (optional)

Meeting 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.
Return details
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.

Learn the fundamental techniques behind one of Japan’s most respected crafts and create your own knife from start to finish in one of Tokyo's most historical and traditional districts.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa

    Location Asakusa, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $102.60
    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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