Knife Workshop Tour in Sakai City, Osaka
Elegant in design, Japanese knives are also the preferred tool for many professional chefs and home cooks worldwide. Learn how they’re made from the artisans themselves during this tour.
Highlights
Visit to Tsutenkaku Tower knife shop
Knife sharpening lecture and lesson
Lunch (choose from sushi, tempura, ramen, kushikatsu skewers, etc.)
Visit an artisanal knife-making workshop
10 meals
+Experience Details
Artisanal Japanese knives are known for their excellent craftsmanship and beauty. During this tour, learn all about how Japanese knives are made (and kept sharp!) during a visit to a knife store and workshop in Osaka.
Led by Yoko, a licensed tour guide, you’ll first visit the famous Tsutenkaku Tower knife shop and find out about the different styles and shapes of Japanese knives. No pressure to buy anything–you’re free to just come and learn.
After a lesson on knife sharpening, it’s time for lunch! Pick between sushi, tempura, ramen, kushikatsu (fried skewers), and more. It’s up to you, so please let Yoko know your preferences in advance.
Then, at an artisanal knife-making workshop, you’ll hear about how knives are made firsthand, from a master craftsperson. With guidance and interpretation from Yoko, feel free to ask questions.
An experienced guide, Yoko has hosted over 1,200 guests since 2015. Speaking three languages (Japanese, English, and Mandarin Chinese), she has taught Japanese cooking classes both in Japan and abroad (London and Dublin), and is looking forward to sharing her knowledge with you!
Inclusions
Food, drink
Visiting fees
Exclusions
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Under Tsutenkaku Tower (5 min walk from Exit 3 of Subway Ebisucho Station) (10min walk from JR Shin- Imamiya Station)
Remarks
This tour accommodates up to four people
Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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10 meals
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