The meeting point is located in front of the gates, and it is recommended to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time.
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Yaogen, 5 Chome-1-5 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Sakai is very famous for traditional Japanese sweets, especially those to eat with Japanese tea. After we get off the tramway, we first stop at a traditional sweet shop and relax. One sweet of your choice included per guest
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Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum and Knife Shop, 1 Chome-1-30 Zaimokuchōnishi, Sakai, Osaka
This local museum was specifically made to introduce everything that makes Sakai City special, such as handmade crafts, Bicycle, as the brand "Shimano" was first created in Sakai and local products: Sweets, Sake and Craft Beer, and more.
Visit a traditional Japanese Knife Factory with over 100 years of family history, and see the raw blades being transformed into beautiful handmade cooking knives.
This is a tour of a traditional Japanese knife factory and the city of Sakai, famous for its crafts. During the tour, you will visit the factory and see the blades being turned into handmade cooking knives, learn and practice traditional knife sharpening techniques with a professional, and have the chance to order your own customizable knife.
The tour price includes a sweet of your choice, all fees and taxes, a bilingual guide, a visit to the knife factory, and a knife sharpening lesson. It does not include extra food or shopping and souvenirs.
The tour begins with a visit to a traditional Japanese cinnamon mochi shop to learn about the 400-year-old origin story of the treat. Next, you will visit the knife factory, where you can observe the blades being transformed into cooking knives, learn how to sharpen a knife, and order a customizable knife if you choose. Finally, you will visit the Sakai City Craft Museum to learn about the city's famous crafts.
The tour departs from the Nankai Sakai Station, East Exit, and returns to the same location. The meeting point is located in front of the gates, and it is recommended to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time.
The tour includes regular temperature checks for staff, regularly sanitized high-traffic areas, sanitized transportation vehicles, and required face masks for guides and travelers in public areas. Social distancing is also enforced throughout the experience.
The Sakai Knife Factory and Craft Walking Tour is a 3 to 4 hour tour offered by Japan Tour Adventure in Osaka/Sakai that takes visitors through the best of the city, including a visit to the Sakai City Craft Museum, a real knife factory, and a Sharpening Station. The tour is available in Japanese, English, and French and includes a bilingual guide, all fees, taxes, and a knife sharpening lesson. The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible and meets at the Nankai Sakai Station, East Exit. A minimum number of travelers is required and cancellations must be made 24 hours prior for a full refund. Regular temperature checks and sanitation measures are in place for safety.
Food and drinks
One sweet per guest included All Fees and Taxes Bilingual Guide Visit of the Knife Factory Knife Sharpening lesson
Scott was very informative, funny and insightful. Would highly recommend. Watching the sharpening was a highlight if the experience and the prices available at the factory shop were great.
Phil M
October 30, 2025
Very interesting
It was a unique and recommended experience. The very friendly guide. Sage a lot of the history of the area, I explain very interesting things
Sonia S
October 15, 2025
Phil M
October 30, 2025
Excellent visit to knife master maker.
Scott was very informative, funny and insightful. Would highly recommend. Watching the sharpening was a highlight if the experience and the prices available at the factory shop were great.
Sonia S
October 15, 2025
Very interesting
It was a unique and recommended experience. The very friendly guide. Sage a lot of the history of the area, I explain very interesting things
