Make Your Own Japanese Knife in Tokyo, Asakusa

Name: Make Your Own Japanese Knife in Tokyo, Asakusa
Brand: BAC Japan
Price: 150 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (746 reviews)

5.0 · 746 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by BAC Japan Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 1h 30m
Group: Shared tour
Guide languages: English
Start & pickup: 11:00, 16:30, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

In Asakusa, choose a knife type, sharpen the blade and attach a magnolia handle engraved with your name in Japanese or sakura leaves.

Drinks, snacks and a customised key holder are included; larger knives and knife care kits cost extra. 4.95 from 746 reviews at €150 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #14 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €150 per adult.

Included and not included

(drink-bar with snacks)
Customized key-holder with a unique design as a present
Custom Magnolia Handle
Guide
All Fees and Taxes

Knife Care Starter Kit (1,500 JPY) optionally
Knife Care Pro Maintenance Kit (10,000 JPY) optionally
Bigger Knives

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0

746 ratings
Tripadvisor 691 · Viator 55

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 743 of 746

Star breakdown of all 746 ratings

5 stars

712 · 95%

4 stars

31 · 4%

3 stars

2 · 0%

2 stars

1 · 0%

1 star

0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and personalised knives; no recurring complaint emerges from these reviews

Praised

Patient, encouraging instructors who help throughout the class
Clear demonstrations of knife sharpening and maintenance
Personalising knife handles with engraving or wood burning
A useful knife to take home as a souvenir or gift

Complaints

No recurring complaint emerges from these reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (16 October 2026 to 7 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where: Our location is, Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 2 Chome−6−11 Heiwa-Store Building 5F! Please, take an elevator to the 5th floor. Ther entrance is in the same building as ramen store and karaoke, right next to Lawson convenience store.
Departure: 11:00, 16:30, 17:00 daily; scheduled through July 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return: This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup: No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator: BAC Japan; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Shape and craft your own customized knife. Choose the type, sharpen the blade, engrave your name in Japanese or sakura leaves 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!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

Food included (drink-bar with snacks)

Cancellation policy

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

1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund

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This tour · #14 of 24	€150	1h 30m	4.95 (746)	shared
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