Sakai Knife Factory & Blacksmith Walking Tour (From Osaka)
3-4 hours
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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.
This is a guided walking tour in Sakai that focuses on the city’s traditional knife-making culture. Depending on the day, you will visit either a working blacksmith workshop or a historic knife maker, learn about blade production, take part in a knife sharpening lesson, and may have the option to order a custom 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 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 is available in English, Japanese, and French. French guide availability may be limited and should be confirmed in advance.
The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.
Scott was super knowledgeable and funny. We went and got cinnamon mochi then we were able to see a real blacksmiths process for making traditional Japanese knives and even got to use the anvil and hammer.
Joseph A
March 31, 2026
The great Sakai knife tour!
Great tour! Great group!
The tour guide Jean-Yve kept a comfortable pace, condensed and communicated the history of Sakai for easy understanding and kept us all entertained. He was excellent.
I really enjoyed the knife museum and gift shop.
I went with the intention of buying an authentic Japanese kitchen knife and this tour did not disappoint. Lots of options.
Harley M
June 13, 2026
Joseph A
March 31, 2026
Japan 2026
Scott was super knowledgeable and funny. We went and got cinnamon mochi then we were able to see a real blacksmiths process for making traditional Japanese knives and even got to use the anvil and hammer.
Harley M
June 13, 2026
The great Sakai knife tour!
Great tour! Great group!
The tour guide Jean-Yve kept a comfortable pace, condensed and communicated the history of Sakai for easy understanding and kept us all entertained. He was excellent.
I really enjoyed the knife museum and gift shop.
I went with the intention of buying an authentic Japanese kitchen knife and this tour did not disappoint. Lots of options.
