Osaka
Discover the Craftsmanship of Japanese Knives in Osaka - Let's Explore the world of Japanese Knives, Walking Tour with Local -
Activity duration
About 4 hours
Maximum Participants
Up to 5 people
Languages
English
Meeting place
Traveler's hotel ( within Osaka city )
Overview
When I woke up in the morning as a child, the sound I always heard was a tapping sound. It's the rhythm of the knife hitting into the cutting board.
I immediately knew that my father was cutting some vegetables probably for miso soup because I smelled the tasty broth of the soup.
He sharpens his knives in the kitchen every now and then. His gift for me when I left my parents place for work was also a kitchen knife for meat and bread.
My father is not a chef, not a special foodie, but a businessman who works for computer programing.
But he cares a lot about his kitchen tools, just like many other parents in Japan who make daily breakfast and lunch boxes for their family.
We all know that it matters a lot for the taste of food, and that matters a lot for the memory of our food experience.
Japanese knives are known for their special quality. But did you know that it has a deep history of Japanese samurai sword creation in Sakai city, Osaka?
This half day tour focuses on a special black smith in Osaka.
It is a trip to meet Mr. Mizuno, a knife craftsman and one of the few sword craftsmen in Japan.
He is a very busy craftsman, so please note that your guide should contact him to confirm his schedule before you officially booking this tour.
But it will be an unforgettable experience to enrich your food experience.
If you are looking for a special gift for a kitchen knife from Japan, join my Japanese knife tour and find the best one for you.
Meet your Locals
Request to book, or just ask a question first — about this activity.
Route
- 1
Meet up at your hotel in Osaka city
- 2
Blacksmith in Sakai city, Osaka
- 3
Lunch in Shinsekai
If there is any special dietary requests ( vegetarian, food allergies etc.) please let me know in advance.
- 4
Tour ends at your hotel in Osaka city or a convenient station to explore on your own.
What happens after you request
- 1
Send your request
Pick your dates and party size and send a request. No payment yet.
- 2
Decide the details together
Chat with the Locals to work out the date, plan, and final price together.
- 3
Pay securely
Once confirmed, pay through a secure link to lock in your booking.
- 4
Enjoy your experience
Meet your Locals host on the day and enjoy. You can leave a review afterwards.
For cancellation fees, see our Cancellation Policy.
Meeting point
Traveler's hotel ( within Osaka city )
Please let me know your hotel information in advance.
Things to know
-INCLUDED
Guide service, guide’s transportation fee
-NOT INCLUDED
Traveler's local transportation fee, personal expenses, souvenirs, food and drinks are not included in the tour price.
Please have some cash available with you.
-LUNCH
If there is any special dietary requests ( vegetarian, food allergies etc.) please let me know in advance.
-WALKABILITY
This tour includes a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Primary mode of transportation is public transportation such as trains, subways and buses.
We can also use a taxi if requested.
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