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title: Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 139
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 132
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 16 of 17 (Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/authentic-knife-making-experience-at-a-blacksmith-in-kyoto/
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# Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

**Guidekin's take:** Heat iron and shape it with a hammer in a Kyoto knife-making workshop that accepts beginners. 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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We operate two forging studios in Sakyo…
- Starts 10:00, 12:00, 14:30: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €139 per person for the Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto option; other options up to €168
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Atelier NIN
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.83 from 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 125 of 132.

- 5 stars: 122 (92%)
- 4 stars: 3 (2%)
- 3 stars: 4 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto | €139 / person | English | - |
| Knife with a Wooden Handle | €168 / person | English | 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. |

## What's included

- A set of tools used to make knives
- Uniform
- English Guide

## Not included

- Snacks
- Private transportation

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We operate two forging studios in Sakyo Ward, provide the same facilities and experience.
Unless noted otherwise, please head to "studio NIN Yase".
Depending on reservation status, your session may take place at "studio NIN Kendo".
 If your location is changed, our staff will contact you in advance.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

| 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](/japan/kyoto/tours/ninja-2-hour-hands-on-lesson-by-japanese-master-in-kyoto-medium/?format=md) | €104 | 2h | 5.0 (251) | shared |
| [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| [Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor](/japan/kyoto/tours/become-a-samurai-movie-star-in-kyoto-by-filming-with-a-real-actor/?format=md) | €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.

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