A Master Cutler and your chef guide will invite you to sharpen your own santoku knife, which you can take home as a cherished memento at the conclusion of the workshop. Our goal is for you to not only acquire knowledge but also to carry a tangible embodiment of your time in Japan, creating lasting memories for years to come. We aim to demystify this craft and showcase the wide range of knives and tools used by both professional chefs and enthusiasts. With over a dozen different types of knives utilized in kitchens across Japan, we provide a comprehensive explanation of this unique assortment of tools.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Knife Workshop with a Master Cutler lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $520 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet in front of the store. Your guide will show a sign "MAKASETE". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MAKASETE LLC.
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Julienne and the master weee amazing! This was an authentic, incredible experience that is not to be missed!! We learned so much and are so thankful for the experience! The pride in their work definitely shows, and they are extremely kind and patient!
Thank you Rachel for the kind review! I'm glad you got to learn a lot and it was a pleasure sharing our experience with you. Have fun with the knives!
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