Kyoto: Sharpen or Customize Your Own Japanese Kitchen Knife

Take home more than a souvenir from Kyoto: a Japanese kitchen knife you have sharpened yourself. In Arashiyama, learn Japanese sharpening step by step with an instructor and choose the workshop that suits you.

BEGINNER JAPANESE KITCHEN KNIFE SHARPENING WORKSHOP
Choose from several everyday kitchen knife styles with a pre-attached plastic handle. Add your initials for free and take your finished knife home. Wooden handle customization and coloring are available as optional paid upgrades.

CUSTOM JAPANESE KITCHEN KNIFE WORKSHOP
Choose from several blade and handle styles to create your preferred combination. Sharpen the blade with instructor guidance, attach your chosen handle, and finish your knife. Blade and handle selection, handle fitting, and free initial engraving are included in the basic price. Take home the kitchen knife you have assembled and sharpened yourself.

No previous experience is needed, and all necessary workshop tools are provided. Allow approximately one hour. This is a sharpening and assembly experience, not blade forging from raw steel. Available knife styles and materials may vary.