Make your own kitchen knife with a master blacksmith in Shimanto
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Kochi Prefecture, Japan
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Try your hand at the traditional Japanese art of knife-making on this engaging workshop in Shimanto. Under watchful guidance from your instructor, a master blacksmith, heat your steel in the flames and forge your metal the traditional Japanese way. Create cutlery, kitchen knives, scissors, and more—with all necessary safety equipment provided on this hands-on workshop.
- Japanese knife-making workshop in in Shimanto
- Your instructor, a master blacksmith, shares tips for perfect results
- Forge your own cutlery, scissors, or tools
- All necessary safety equipment is provided on your workshop
What's Included
- Training experience.
- Teaching in English.
- A set of equipment necessary for the experience (work clothes, protective glasses, raw materials, a set of tools)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for an extra fee from Shimanto City)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Workshop KUROGANEJapan, 787-1324 Kochi, Shimanto, Nishitosakuchiyanai, 天王山９４４
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
What To Expect
1
Shimanto River
2
Workshop Kurogane
3
Kachima Chinka Bridge
4
Iwama Chinka Bridge
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 19 reviews
Lisa_L, Nov 2025
How do you say “amazing” in Japanese?!? This experience was absolutely exceeded expectations. This class was knife making by a master craftsman. It was worth every penny to learn about the art of making a Japanese knife.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Lisa,
Thank you for your lovely review! "Amazing" can be translated in Japanese as "sugoi" or "subarashi". It is our pleasure to know that this experience was beyond your expectations.
We are very much looking forward to your next visit!
Best regards,
Kyoko
ilan_p, Mar 2025
This experience was amazing! Hayashi-san is amazing and kind. The willing to explain and the passion to the art is speechless. The workshop is right in the middle of the woods, super charming. Great experience! We rented a car so it was easy to get to the place but there are few buses and you can talk to them and with additional fee they could pick you up. Again, worth every yen! Great experience!!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Ilan,
Thank you for sharing your precious experience! We are happy to hear that your experience with Master Hayashi became an unforgettable memory. We hope you cherrish your own knife.
Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back for more tours!
Best regards,
Kyoko
Spencer_S, Mar 2025
Bring your own lunch! Grab something from the convenience store the night before or before the workshop in the morning
Also wear something you don't mind getting smoke smell in and maybe a burned hole
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Spencer,
Thank you for leaving some useful tips! We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing time making your own knife in a traditional Japanese way.
We are very much looking forward to your next visit!
Best regards,
Kyoko
Roman_F, Dec 2024
It’s a fantastic experience that will stay with you forever. The sensei is amazing and extremely helpful.
I want to do it again.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Roman,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the knive making experience and I hope that we will be able to help you explore Japan and Japanese culture even more in the future.
Best regards,
Kyoko
Graham_C, Dec 2024
Confirm your booking with the operator direct on WhatsApp. I thought I was booked but I wasn’t. Luckily Mr Hayashi was very accomodating and fitted me in.
Such an amazing experience to be involved hands on to create your own kitchen knife. The most memorable day in our 5 weeks in Japan.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Graham,
Thank you for your time to write this review, and we deeply apologize that our mismanagement has caused you such a trouble.
I am relieved that you could experience the knife making, and hope you cherrish your own kitchen knife.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you in a better manner in the future.
Best regards,
Kyoko
Felita_M, Nov 2024
What an incredible experience! They take you through all of the steps in making your knife, and let you get hands on as much as possible while still getting a beautiful finished product. We couldn't have been happier with the experience, thank you Nobuya-sensei and Jesse-san!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Felita,
Thank you for your review! We can tell your excitement through this knife making expereience. So delighted to hear that you enjoyed the traditional Japanese way of making it, and hope you cherrish it.
We are waiting for your next visit to Japan!
Best regards,
Kyoko
mark_W, Oct 2024
Just getting there was part of the adventure as the prefecture is a little isolated for the average tourist. Staying in the main town was OK and we were picked up from our hotels. I did the one day session with a fellow one-day-er and we finished our knives. Exceptional tutelage by our two Masters through the day meant we had as much ownership of the process as possible (without an apprenticeship!). If I can, I’ll return for either the 3 or 6 day course, as this was such a rewarding experience. Suitable for all genders.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Mark,
Thank you for your wonderful review! I can tell from it that you really enjoyed making your own knife in a traditional Japanese way. Hope you cherish it!
We will be waiting for your next visit.
Best regards,
Kyoko
John_C, Sep 2024
I, and my partner, thoroughly enjoyed this! A great balance of hands-on learning with the support of expert guidance. At the end of the day you have the opportunity to have your knife engraved. Have a think beforehand of what text you would like to see on the knife.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear John,
Thank you so much for joining the Japanese handicraft experience and leaving this review!
We are glad that you enjoyed creating a kitchen knife in a traditional way. I hope you will cherish your own knife forever!
We are looking forward to seeing you next time!
Best regards,
Kyoko
Christian_M, Aug 2024
I had a great time! Takeshi and Jesse were great hosts and guided us through the making of the knife with great care.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear valued guest,
Thank you for joining our tour, and taking your time to leave this review!
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience of making knives with the master.
We are waiting for your next visit!
Best regards,
Kyoko
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