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- Japanese
- English
Choose the Japanese kitchen knife workshop that suits you in Arashiyama. The Beginner workshop focuses on sharpening a knife with its handle already attached. The Custom workshop lets you choose from several blade types, sharpen the blade, fit the provided handle, and finish the knife; the handle type cannot be selected. Initial stamping is available for an extra fee in the Custom workshop. Both workshops include a finished Japanese kitchen knife to take home.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are located on the 2nd floor. Please come up using the stairs on the side of the building.
What to expect
The Beginner Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop focuses on traditional sharpening. You will sharpen a Japanese kitchen knife with its handle already attached and take it home. Blade selection, handle fitting, handle changes, and initial stamping are not included.
The Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop includes choosing from several available blade types, sharpening the blade, fitting the provided handle, and finishing the knife. The handle type cannot be selected. Take your finished custom kitchen knife home as a unique Kyoto souvenir. Initial stamping is available as a paid add-on and is not included in the workshop price.
No previous knife-making or sharpening experience is required. Your instructor will guide you step by step. The approximately 1-hour workshop is easy to combine with sightseeing in Arashiyama.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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