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Sharpening Knife
Japanese Knives
Yamawaki Hamono Company
Testing Knife
Sakai City Craft Museum
Sharpening Knife
Osaka

Private Sakai - Knife Artisan and Craft Walking Tour

English
3 hours
Discover the ancient art of Japanese knife-making in Sakai City on a walking tour that includes local sweets, the Sakai City Craft Museum, and a visit to the Yamawaki Hamono Company, where you can watch blades transform into handmade cooking knives and learn traditional sharpening techniques.

  • Food and drinks
One sweet per guest included
All Fees and Taxes
Bilingual Guide
Tramway Tickets (Round-Trip)
What's not included
Extra Food
Shopping and souvenirs

Key takeaways

The tour takes you on a journey through Sakai City's ancient art scene, including a visit to a traditional sweet shop, the Sakai City Craft Museum, and the Yamawaki Hamono Company.

The Yamawaki Hamono Company specializes in crafting Japanese cooking knives, and guests can witness the traditional sharpening techniques and even order customized knives during the tour.

The tour includes a bilingual guide, one traditional Japanese sweet, a sharpening demonstration and lesson, and assistance with ordering a custom-made knife.

Transportation to the meeting point at Nankai Sakai Station East Exit is not included.

The tour is suitable for children, but the knife sharpening demonstration may not be suitable for young children.

The tour may not be wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces and stairs.

The tour will take place rain or shine, and guests should bring appropriate clothing and footwear. A refund or rescheduling may be offered in the event of severe weather.

  • Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time.

Reviews

Private Sakai - Knife Artisan and Craft Walking Tour

Itinerary

Yaogen, 5 Chome-1-5 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka

Kick off your tour on a sweet note as we take you to a local cinnamon mochi (rice cake) shop. You'll get to indulge in a delicious sweet treat, with one sweet included for each guest.

Cinnamon Mochi
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1 Chome-1-30 Zaimokuchōnishi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka

Explore the fascinating history of Sakai City's ancient art scene at the Craft Museum. You'll discover the city's legacy in the art of crafting and gain insight into the unique culture of this vibrant city.

Sakai City Craft Museum

1 Chome-2-21 Yadoyacho Nishi Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka

Step into the highly respected Yamawaki Hamono Company, which boasts over 100 years of history. Witness the raw blades arriving from the blacksmith and observe them being transformed into proper handmade cooking knives at the sharpening station.

Yamawaki Hamono Company

Frequently Asked Questions

No, guests cannot bring their own knives to be sharpened. However, they will have the opportunity to learn traditional sharpening techniques and order their own customizable knives.

The tour includes a bilingual guide, a visit to a traditional Japanese sweet shop, a visit to the Sakai City Craft Museum, a visit to the Yamawaki Sharpening Station and Hamono Main Office, a blade sharpening demonstration and lesson, and optional assistance with ordering a custom-made knife.

No, transportation is not included in the tour. Guests must make their own way to the meeting point at the Nankai Sakai Station East Exit.

Yes, guests will receive one traditional Japanese sweet from a local sweet shop.

Yes, the tour is suitable for children, but please note that the knife sharpening demonstration and lesson may not be suitable for young children.

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Thank you Scott !
We had an Amazing Time during this tour ! It was really interesting ! All the humour, information, détails, recommandations âne good Vibe from Scott made out very last day in Japan a really good memory ! Thank you a lot !!
Pierre S
November 11, 2025
Excellent visit to knife master maker.
Scott was very informative, funny and insightful. Would highly recommend. Watching the sharpening was a highlight if the experience and the prices available at the factory shop were great.
Phil M
September 30, 2025
Pierre S
November 11, 2025
Thank you Scott !
We had an Amazing Time during this tour ! It was really interesting ! All the humour, information, détails, recommandations âne good Vibe from Scott made out very last day in Japan a really good memory ! Thank you a lot !!
Phil M
September 30, 2025
Excellent visit to knife master maker.
Scott was very informative, funny and insightful. Would highly recommend. Watching the sharpening was a highlight if the experience and the prices available at the factory shop were great.
March 2026
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