The Sakai Knife Factory and Craft Walking Tour is a 3 to 4 hour tour offered by Japan Tour Adventure in Osaka/Sakai that takes visitors through the best of the city, including a visit to the Sakai City Craft Museum, a real knife factory, and a Sharpening Station. The tour is available in Japanese, English, and French and includes a bilingual guide, all fees, taxes, and a knife sharpening lesson. It is priced at 8000JPY per adult and open to ages 6-100 with a maximum of 10 people per group. The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible and meets at the Nankai Sakai Station, East Exit. A minimum number of travelers is required and cancellations must be made 24 hours prior for a full refund. Regular temperature checks and sanitation measures are in place for safety.
The meeting point is located in front of the gates, and it is recommended to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time.
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
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.
Visit a traditional Japanese Knife Factory with over 100 years of family history, and see the raw blades being transformed into beautiful handmade cooking knives.
The tour returns to the same starting point.
