Make Your Own Japanese Knife in Asakusa Tokyo! (Sharpening and Engraving)
Overview
Shape and craft your own customized knife. Choose the type, sharpen the blade, engrave your name in Japanese on the handle and attach it with a hammer. A unique indoor activity in the heart of Tokyo featuring beautiful Japanese art of making knifes!
Highlights
- Book your place on a special English-language knife-making experience in Tokyo
- Create and customize your own Japanese kitchen knife
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn points for each reservation!
- Experience a taste of the traditional craft of Japanese blade sharpening
- Take home a one-of-a-kind handmade knife and unforgettable memories
Key Information
Important Information
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity begins
- Participants must follow all safety instructions carefully during the sharpening process
- Be aware that sharpening knives carries inherent risk, and follow all instructions carefully; we assume no responsibility for accidents that occur from negligence
- Put the knife in the check-in baggage or contact the staff for it to be sent to your home country
Booking (4 steps)
Duration
Included
- Guidance in English
- Blade
- Handle
- Traditional tools to use
- Traditional clothes to wear (upper body only)
What to Bring
A smile :)
Meeting Point
BUB ACTIVITY CENTER Asakusa (click here for map location)
Venue Address
Heiwa-Store Building 5F, Asakusa, 2 Chome−6−11, Taito, Tokyo, Japan, 111-0032
Schedule
11:00–12:30
Provided by
BUB ACTIVITY CENTER Asakusa
Description
Learn the cultural aspects and history behind Japanese knives and swords. Choose the type of the blade and the size of the knife.
Sharpen the blade and become a master of a meditative process which takes a lot of concentration and perfectly relieves stress. Several crew members are always there to sustain an intimate chat and correct the movements.
Engrave your name in Japanese letters on the handle and attach it usung a traditional hammer to make the work of art complete. Commemorate the sound of effort transforming into a customized knife.
Enjoy aesthetic packaging and Japanese snacks and tea. Bilingual staff will make the explanation simple and easy-to-understand, adapting to your level of English knowledge.
