Traditional Japanese Knife Sharpening and Assembling Experience

Traditional Japanese Knife Sharpening and Assembling Experience

Experience making authentic Japanese kitchen knives in Sakai, the city of knives, and put them to use in your own home. Participants will be making Santoku knives, which are easy-to-handle knives for everyday use. The activity will also cover sharpening knives, so you will be able to do your own maintenance. They say that 90% of chefs use Japanese kitchen knives from Sakai. After participating in this activity you will be able to do the same when you cook in your own home.* For the activity, you can choose between a deba knife, a sashimi knife, a Santoku knife, and a petty knife.

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Attaching a handle with a craftsman and sharpening the knife

Attaching a handle with a craftsman and sharpening the knife

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers
2 participants
Maximum Capacity
15 participants
Meeting and Exchange Areas
Entrance area of the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum
Zaimokucho-nishi 1-1-30, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Open Period
Closed on certain days
Closed Period
Closed on weekends and holidays. Closed during the Golden Week holiday, summer holiday and New Year’s holiday.
Meeting Times and Business Hours
From 1:00 p.m./From 3:00 p.m.
Tour Schedule
1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum (meet up at the entrance) > Be greeted by a craftsman who will take you on a tour of the Sakai Knife Museum in the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum. > After touring the Sakai Knife Museum, walk to the Tool Shop Wada Shoten (approx. 3-4 minute walk) > At Wada Shoten, follow the instructions of a craftsman and learn how to sharpen a knife and attach a handle to it. You can take your knife home with you after the activity. > Program ends
Required Time
Around 1.5 hours
Provision of Meals
Meals are not provided
Universal accessibility
There are steps inside the workshop.
Parking
Unavailable (metered parking available nearby)
Notes
After you make your request for a reservation, the tour will be finalized after the experience facility confirms that it can accept you. Then, the reservation is official.
Related websites
https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/22
https://www.deep-exp.com/en/osaka/activity/194

This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.

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