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A workshop with a large rotating saw and workers using tools. 1
Two people in a workshop, one using a phone and the other working with machinery. 2
A person using a lathe machine in a workshop. 3
A group of people standing in front of a traditional Japanese building with a signboard. 4
Two men working with tools on a table in a workshop. 5

From Osaka: Sakai Knife Maker or Blacksmith Walking Tour

By Japan Tour Adventure
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,790 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Order your own customizable knives (Optional)
  • Discover traditional sweets from Sakai and get a sweet snack to eat on the tour
  • Walk into the Sakai City Craft Museum and learn about knives history
  • Visit the ''Yamawaki Hamono'' knife Maker, or the "De Sakai" Blacksmith forge
  • Learn how to sharp the knives using the traditional Japanese technic

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 3 Chome Ebisujimacho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0985, Japan | Please meet us at Sakai Station East Exit, just after the ticket gates. Look for the guide wearing a red polo shirt, and a cap, eventually a jacket too.
    • Sakai, Osaka, Japan

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Blacksmith Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

WEDNESDAYS ONLY
Meet the famous Frenchman, Eric Chevalier, who was trained by the legendary “Sasuke”.
Learn about blade making directly from the craftsman and hammering practice.
You can also buy some of the creations of Mr.Chevalier directly on site.

Price details
P 4,548.33 x 1 AdultP 4,548.33
Total
Price is P 4,548.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bilingual Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 Sweet at the sweet shop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shopping time
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the Knife Factory
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knife sharpening technic lesson
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customizable knife order (option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Shopping and souvenirs

What you can expect

⚠️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 guide. Relax 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.

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!

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 3 Chome Ebisujimacho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0985, Japan | Please meet us at Sakai Station East Exit, just after the ticket gates. Look for the guide wearing a red polo shirt, and a cap, eventually a jacket too.
    • Sakai, Osaka, Japan