Kyoto Traditional Knife Crafting Workshop
- Craft and sharpen your own Japanese kitchen knife with guidance from skilled artisans
- Learn traditional knife-finishing techniques inspired by Japan's centuries-old knife-making tradition
- Suitable for beginners with step-by-step instruction throughout the workshop
- Take home a handcrafted knife that is both practical and uniquely yours
- Experience an authentic side of Kyoto beyond temples and sightseeing
What to expect
Step beyond Kyoto’s famous temples and discover one of Japan’s most respected crafts through a hands-on knife-making experience. Guided by skilled artisans, you will learn the traditional finishing techniques used for Japanese kitchen knives while shaping, sharpening, and refining your own blade. The workshop is beginner-friendly, with clear step-by-step instruction provided throughout the experience. As you work, you’ll gain insight into Kyoto’s long-standing culture of craftsmanship and the precision that has made Japanese knives admired around the world. At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a handcrafted knife that you helped create yourself, a practical souvenir and lasting reminder of your time in Kyoto.
Reviews
Ash and Wil guided us perfectly through this knife-making workshop. They demonstrated great knowledge of the technique and were attentive at every step to ensure our knives turned out perfectly. It was a wonderful activity and a lasting memory; now, every day when we cook, Japan will be in our thoughts.
I had so much fun at yhis workshop. Everyone there is so friendly and u actually learn stuff about the work you are doing. Planned it spontanously and it was so worth it! 😫🙏🏻
Amirreza & Caner are both talented craftsmen. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable and cared about my safety, I recommend Zen workshop for all of their Worships. Thank you!!
This was an amazing experience and I would 100% recommend to anyone in Kyoto. Rick was so lovely and informative and really made the experience fun, being very clear and patient with instructions. Not only was it a highly enjoyable experience but we also came out with a gorgeous personalised knife after that I'm sure we will use and treasure for life!
Had a great time with our hosts Zen, Mariz and Layla. We had a great time learning the ways of sharpening while also having some great conversations along the way. We could take home the knife you sharpen and also got one engraved. Highly recommended for an hour or so of your time
This was such an amazing experience everyone was so helpful and this is definitely my favorite souvenir. Thanks to Zen, Mariz, and Layla, our knives turned out fantastic and we had a great time doing it!
Layla was great as an instructor! Very kind and dedicated. Really recommend the engraving. Please note the entrance is behind the left hand side exit to the parking.
it’s great experience if you wanna have knife from Japan! there are few knife types to choose from, few wood types too. obviously for extra fee :) Keshavi was patient and passionate about the workshop, she explained everything perfectly! recommend the place and workshop!
By far, best experience in Kyoto. both Knife workshop and chopsticks. Instructors Bekha and Saggie we're very patient and helpful. They were the highlight of the workshop.
this was honestly soooo fun please if you see this review and you’re not sure if it worth it take my word it is it’s amazing Vai and Caner were super nice not just trying to rush you through the experience but they tried to get to know who you were as a person and which made the experience that much more memorable
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