Published on Apr, 2025

My son and I recently had the privilege of attending a workshop where we learned to craft our own Damascus kitchen knives, and it was an experience we will never forget! The skilled craftsmen leading the workshop were not only experts in their craft but also incredibly kind, engaging and funny ! They took the time to guide us through each step of the process with patience, care and humour. At the end of it all we are now proud owners of an incredible crafted knife that will serve us through the years to come and serve us as a lasting memento of our trip to Japan. Highly recommend!

Published on Apr, 2025

it was such a wonderful experience, it was the highlight of the trip and it’s worth every penny! yoshi and sumi were such gracious host and made the workshop incredibly enjoyable. we made a detour just to come back for this workshop and it was so worth it. the knifes are so incredibly sharp and the host are very passionate about their art. And not to forget our guide, hiro! we were picked up and greeted warmly by hiro and helped us to take many photos and capture the moment! Thank you so much for this experience it was truly an unforgettable one.

Published on Feb, 2025

My 19 year old son and I had such an amazing experience making kitchen knives today! Sumi and Yoshi were wonderful instructors they were patient and enthusiastic. In addition to making knives Sumi greeted us and shared with us the traditional way of making and drinking matcha tea! All of this was made possible by our guide Hiro who spent the day with us translating, laughing with us, and bringing us to the museums. We also had a terrific sushi lunch. We left having made new friends with knives that were of beautiful quality. I would highly recommend this experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Hiro picked us up at the hotel and transported us to the workshop. He was very generous with his time and later took us to the sward museum and local sward shop. Hiro speaks english well and is a very pleasant fellow. The knife makling was a great thing to do and we were well guided on our task and supervised in every step by Sumi and Yoshi, who were very skilled, patient, and good communicators. Our tasks included knife assembly, polishing and sharpening the blade, grinding the handle, and painting our name in Kanji text on the blade. The workshop also contains a great knife shop where we bought a couple of additional pieces. My son and I recomend you set this activity as a priority on your Japan trip.

Published on Dec, 2024

Hiro picked us up at the hotel and transported us to the workshop. He was very generous with his time and later took us to the sward museum and local sward shop. Hiro speaks english well and is a very pleasant fellow. The knife makling was a great thing to do and we were well guided on our task and supervised in every step by Sumi and Yoshi, who were very skilled, patient, and good communicators. Our tasks included knife assembly, polishing and sharpening the blade, grinding the handle, and painting our name in Kanji text on the blade. The workshop also contains a great knife shop where we bought a couple of additional pieces. My son and I recomend you set this activity as a priority on your Japan trip.