Phenomenal Tour and Guide!
What a cool and unique tour! I don't think my wife and I did anything else like it during our trip to Japan!
Our guide, Remi, was absolutely incredible! He was very knowledgable, funny, and just plain cool! My wife and I were lucky to be in a group that was just us, so we were able to have his full attention and get all of his tips about Japan, especially how to get around and places to eat (he recommended a restaurant that ended up having the best sushi I've ever had).
The knife factory was fascinating and provided a great glimpse of master craftsmen at work. After an in-depth sharpening lesson from Remi, I was able purchase a customized chef's knife from the factory and even got to watch one of the senior artisans engrave it to the specifications of my wife and I. As an enthusiastic home cook, the knife is now my most prized possession in my kitchen.
As a nice bonus, we were also lucky enough to stop by a centuries-old mochi shop and taste the absolute best mochi I've ever had.
Overall, this was a fantastic tour, and I can't overstate how much my wife and I enjoyed it! 10/10, 5 Stars!
Once in a lifetime opportunity
My friend and I had an incredible time on our tour. It was just the two of us, so we ended up getting a private tour. We got to meet people that we never would have had the chance to meet otherwise. The knife workshop is so cool!!!!! What a rare look at a master craftsmen's workspace. Everyone was so welcoming to us; you can tell the tour company has a great relationship with the local businesses it coordinates with for these experiences. Also I had the softest, freshest, most delicious mochi that I have ever had (and likely ever will have) on this tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. If you are even slightly considering booking this tour-- do it. You will not be disappointed.
