Tools, a uniform and instruction are included; moderate fitness is required and private transport is not included. 4.83 from 132 reviews at €139 per person for 3h.
In our comparison: #16 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in KyotoThe page price | €139 | |
| Knife with a Wooden Handle | Knife with a Wooden handle: For the standard plan(24,000yen),the knife is all made of iron, if you want a wooden handle, please choose this plan. | €168 |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 125 of 132
Star breakdown of all 132 ratings
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Our professional instructors will help you make your knives in an easy-to-understand way, even if you are a beginner.
Some dangerous work is involved, but don't worry.
The main event of the experience is “forging''. You will heat the iron hot and red, and shape it repeatedly with a hammer. We will carefully teach you how to use the hammer correctly.
Video and photography are also available. If you have any questions about the experience, please feel free to contact us.
Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #16 of 17 | €139 | 3h | 4.83 (132) | shared |
| Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium | €104 | 2h | 5.0 (251) | shared |
| Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor | €115 | 1h 10m | 5.0 (144) | shared |
Ranked #16 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €139, median €104; typical length 2h. 4 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 17 Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences