Kyoto Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop in Arashiyama
Description
Learn the art of Japanese knife sharpening in a hands-on workshop Discover the secrets of the Samurai sword and its modern-day counterpart Master the art of sharpening with professional-grade whetstones Test your skills with a paper-thin challenge and a gravity cut Take home a lifetime skill to keep your knives performing at their best
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Very good experience to do with the welcoming staff.
Merci beaucoup ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’atelier d’affûtage de couteaux ainsi que l’accueil de notre équipe. Nous espérons que cette expérience pratique restera un beau souvenir de votre passage à Arashiyama. Au plaisir de vous revoir ! 🔪✨
Very nice experience sharpening our own knives!
Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed sharpening your own knives and learning the process hands-on. We hope the skills you picked up will stay useful long after your time in Arashiyama. We'd love to welcome you back again! 🔪✨
It is very good and intuitive and a good lesson
Thank you so much! We're glad you found the knife sharpening workshop easy to follow, intuitive, and a good learning experience. We hope the skills you picked up will be useful for a long time. We'd love to welcome you back in Arashiyama! 🔪✨
Very Good I learned how to sharpen a knife blade and how to add the handle. We had a very good guide he helped us through out the lesson. Thank you for great experience
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed learning how to sharpen the knife blade and attach the handle. It's wonderful to hear that our guide supported you throughout the workshop. We hope your Japanese knife becomes a special memory of your time in Arashiyama! 🔪✨
Was very informative and hands on experience. We had a great time. Highly recommended for father and son activity while in kyoto! Also very safe.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed the hands-on knife sharpening workshop and found it both informative and safe. It's great to hear it was a memorable father-and-son activity during your time in Kyoto. Thanks for recommending us! 🔪✨
Thank you very much for the experience and for teaching us how to sharpen knives on a whetstone. It was great with you guys!
Vielen lieben Dank für eure netten Worte! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass euch der Workshop zum Messerschleifen am Wasserstein gefallen hat und ihr eine tolle Zeit mit uns hattet. Wir hoffen, dass euch das Gelernte noch lange Freude macht. Kommt uns gerne wieder in Arashiyama besuchen! 🔪✨
The host was really very nice and open-minded! He taught us a lot, and not just about knife sharpening 😊
Vielen Dank für die schöne Rückmeldung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass ihr euch bei unserem Workshop wohlgefühlt habt und neben dem Messerschleifen noch mehr lernen konntet. Schön zu hören, dass unser Guide offen und herzlich war. Wir hoffen, euch wieder in Arashiyama begrüßen zu dürfen! 🔪😊
Very kind and helpful staff. The options of blade and handle were not as many as in the description (this time). Easy to follow instructions even though it is a lil challenging to get the hang of it. All in all a great experience with great results!
Thank you for the thoughtful review. We're glad our team was helpful and that the instructions were easy to follow, even with the challenge of learning a new skill. We also appreciate your note about the blade and handle selection during your visit. Most of all, we're happy you enjoyed the experience and the final result!
A great experience for learning the basics of sharpening Japanese knives.
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad the workshop gave you a solid grounding in the basics of sharpening Japanese knives 😊 Come back to Arashiyama anytime! 🔪
Very good experience, making my own knives, the teachers, very dedicated and professional.
¡Muchas gracias por la reseña! Nos alegra mucho que la experiencia de fabricar tus propios cuchillos haya sido tan satisfactoria y que los profesores hayan estado a la altura 😊 ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo en Arashiyama! 🔪
