The workshop provides traditional tools and a Japanese wood handle; larger knives cost extra and payment is cashless only. 4.91 from 966 reviews at €116 per person for 1h.
In our comparison: #22 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €116 per adult.
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.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 951 of 966
Star breakdown of all 966 ratings
Reviewers praise patient teaching and the personalised knife they keep; knife upgrades cost extra.
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (12 October 2026 to 6 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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What makes this experience truly unique is the opportunity to create a functional Japanese knife through a hands-on process guided by a local craftsman in historic Asakusa. Rather than simply observing, guests actively take part in shaping and refining their own blade using whetstones, gaining firsthand insight into the precision, patience, and craftsmanship that define Japanese knife-making. The small-group setting allows for personal instruction in a calm, welcoming workshop, making the experience accessible to beginners while remaining deeply authentic. Guests leave not only with a handcrafted knife, but with a genuine connection to one of Japan’s most respected artisan traditions.
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| This tour · #22 of 24 | €116 | 1h | 4.91 (966) | shared |
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Ranked #22 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €347, median €121; typical length 1h 50m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops