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Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa

Asakusa, Japanby Traveling Tokyo

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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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.

What's included

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

Itinerary

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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End 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.

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
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  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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