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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
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By Japan Tour Adventure

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was €68 and current price is €41 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

    • Order your own customisable 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.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€67.68
€40.61 x 1 Adult€40.61
Total
The previous price was €67.68 and current price is €40.61
40% off
Until Sun, 18 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bilingual Local guide
  • Inclusions
    1 Sweet at the sweet shop
  • Inclusions
    Shopping time
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Knife Factory
  • Inclusions
    Knife sharpening technic lesson
  • Inclusions
    Customisable knife order (option)
  • Exclusions
    Extra food
  • Exclusions
    Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Shopping and souvenirs

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • ⚠️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. Please contact Customer Service to confirm the french-speaking guide availability on your preferred date. 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 customisable 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.

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