Design and create a personalized knife. Select the style, hone the blade, inscribe your name in Japanese on the handle, and secure it with a hammer. This is a distinctive indoor experience in the heart of Tokyo, showcasing the exquisite Japanese art of knife-making!
Design and create a personalized knife. Select the style, hone the blade, inscribe your name in Japanese on the handle, and secure it with a hammer. This is a distinctive indoor experience in the heart of Tokyo, showcasing the exquisite Japanese art of knife-making!
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Asakusa Heiwa Building - Wear the light haori (a Japanese kimono-style jacket) provided by the team to protect your clothing from any accidental stains.
Take a seat, enjoy some tea or juice (a variety of soft drinks is available), and learn about the cultural significance and history of Japanese knives and swords from a friendly Japanese master….
- Asakusa Heiwa Building - Wear the light haori (a Japanese kimono-style jacket) provided by the team to protect your clothing from any accidental stains.
Take a seat, enjoy some tea or juice (a variety of soft drinks is available), and learn about the cultural significance and history of Japanese knives and swords from a friendly Japanese master.
Select the type of blade you wish to sharpen this time (up to 5 types of knives are available, with some requiring a small additional fee) and choose the size of the knife.
Sharpen the blade and become a master of this meditative process, which requires great concentration and is excellent for stress relief. Several English-speaking team members are always available to engage in intimate conversations and guide your movements. You’ll have the chance to enjoy friendly interactions with locals while honing your knife skills and receiving personalized advice.
Engrave your name in Japanese characters on the handle and attach it using a traditional hammer to complete your work of art.
If you decide to bring a friend or family member to observe the experience (without participating), we kindly request an observation fee to be paid on site.

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