Sakai - Knife Factory and Craft Walking Tour
Highlights
Sakai
Group Tour
4 Hours
EASY
French, English, Japanese
Description
⚠️2026 MARCH 6TH TO APRIL 6TH - BLACKSMITH ONLY AVAILABLE⚠️
The bookable dates during this period of time will only be for the blacksmith.Nonetheless, Tuesdays and Thursdays will still be available, for the blacksmith as well, with the knife maker rate, which is a nice discount.
Thank you for your understanding.
⚠️FRENCH SPEAKING GUIDE - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⚠️ All guides can speak English.Some guides from our team can also speak French.We cannot guarantee the French language on a shared tour.To confirm the availability of the French language on the date you wish to book our tour, please contact us before booking the tour.Thank you.
The tour starts at "Nankai Sakai Station" south of Osaka, where you meet your [sensitive content]lax at the beginning with an old-fashioned sweet shop and one sweet included.Then, visit the Sakai City Craft Museum and discover what this city is famous for.Finally, get the privilege to step into the very private and exclusive community of craftsmanship and knife making.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Knife Maker
Get backstage access to the knife-making company "Yamawaki", with over 100 years of history, where the raw blades arrive directly from the Blacksmith.Visit the Sharpening Station and the main office.Observe the blades being turned into proper handmade cooking knives.Learn and practice the traditional Sharpening techniques with a trained guide and get the chance to order your customizable knife that you can watch being made in front of you.
Mondays and Wednesdays - Blacksmith
Visit the Blacksmith's workshop.Get exclusive access to the Blacksmith's workshop, learn about the forging process and techniques directly from the artisan, with detailed instructions in English and French, from the blacksmith himself.
Isn't that amazing?....It sure is!
Itinerary
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Yaogen Cinnamon Mochi
Sakai is very famous for traditional Japanese sweets, especially those to eat with Japanese tea.After we get off the tramway, we first stop at a traditional sweet shop and relax.One sweet of your choice included per guest
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Sakai Knife & Craft Museum
This local museum was specifically made to introduce everything that makes Sakai city special, such as handmade crafts, Bicycle, as the brand "Shimano" was first created in Sakai and local products: Sweets, Sake and Craft Beer, and more.The real treasure is located on the second floor.Join us and check it out!
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Visit of the Prestigious Yamawaki Knife Company
This is probably the reason why you will join our Walking Tour in Sakai.Visit a traditional Japanese Knife Factory with over 100 years of family history.Go inside the sharpening station and watch professional working on the blades that comes directly from the Blacksmith.Step inside the main office, where you can see those blades being cleaned, engraved, put together with a high-quality handle to become a real Japanese Cooking Knife.
On the second floor, the staff welcomes us to their office to introduce us to their product and to teach us how to sharpen a knife traditionally and properly with a stone.Our guests can practice and learn on-site.To finish, only if you want to (no obligation), you have the chance to order your own knife (or knives), to choose the type of blade, handle, material, color (if possible) and engraving.You can watch the staff making the knife in the office, in front of you, and follow the process step by step until it is finished.Amazing!
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Please Note
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.