Make Your Own Japanese Knife in Tokyo, Asakusa
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Shape and craft your own customized knife. Choose the type, sharpen the blade, engrave your name in Japanese on the handle and attach it with a hammer. A unique indoor activity in the heart of Tokyo featuring beautiful Japanese art of making knifes!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Put on the light version of haori (Japanese kimono-style jacket) provided by the crew to protect your clothes from accidental stains. Sit down, have some tea or juice (variety of soft drinks available) and learn the cultural aspects and history behind Japanese knives and swords from friendly Japanese master. Choose the type of the blade you`d love to sharpen this time (up to 5 types of knives available, some of them are for a small additional charge) and the size of the knife. Sharpen the blade and become a master of a meditative process which takes a lot of concentration and perfectly relieves stress. Several english-speaking crew members are always there to sustain an intimate chat and correct the movements. You`ll get an opportunity to engage into friendly conversations with natives while polishing your knife making skills and getting a personalized advice. Engrave your name in Japanese letters on the handle and attach it usung a traditional hammer to make the work of art complete. If you decide to come with a friend or family member to observe the experience (not participate in it), we will kindly ask to pay an observation fee on site.
What‘s Included
(drink-bar with snacks)
Customized key-holder with a unique design as a present
Custom Magnolia Handle
Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Knife Care Starter Kit (1,500 JPY) optionally
Knife Care Pro Maintenance Kit (10,000 JPY) optionally
Bigger Knives
Options
Make Your Own Japanese Knife in Tokyo, Asakusa
Reviews
250 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knife sharpening experience
519anb,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fun and informative. You could go at your own pace, and the facilitators were super helpful if you were struggling at any point.
Amazing experience
Relax11665065961,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time sharpening the knife. I learnt a lot of new skills and the staff were very helpful!
Great experience
min2ng,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The people were very helpful and friendly. I felt like my knife sharpening skills improved.
Tokyo knife sharpening.
pauleZ4726LM,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, very friendly and helpful English speaking instructor. Highly recommend.
Knife sharpening and engraving
trentbG9003KE,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They taught us how to sharpen the knives and write whatever we wanted to do in Japanese to burn onto the handle
Good sharpening technique, but would have liked to learn more.
503sallyj,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The facilities were excellent. The trainers communicated well. The techniques taught to sharpen the knife were good. However, it would have been nice to get more of a deeper understanding of the technology of knife making.
Knife sharpening
Z522PBkyleh,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with very friendly staff! Staff spoke good English and were able to provide excellent advice. End product looks good quality
Great service, great price
Y9154NQgordonc,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professional, good service, lovely guys that helped us. Thanks
Engraving knife
fallynek2025,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lots of detail in how to create the knife and loved the hands on experience
Great Knife constructing experience!
andrehI5152EB,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience with this class. The staff was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed my time with Lisa, Joe and Mori
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