Osaka Sakai Knife Tour w/ Factory Tour & Bento Lunch
Learn about the 600-year knife-forging legacy of Sakai, Osaka. Visit knife galleries, tour factories and shop for the perfect knife for you as you discover the remarkable legacy of this craft.
Highlights
Learn about the 600-year history of knife production and blade forging in this day tour of Sakai, Osaka, one of Japan’s leading knife-making regions
Visit knife galleries and a factory and learn about the process firsthand from local experts
Lunch with local ingredients and fermented koji is included
Receive personalized assistance while shopping for the perfect knife for you in Sakai
Transportation between each spot will be by private car so you can make the most of your time in Sakai
10 meals
Experience Details
Osaka's Sakai is often dubbed a "city of knives." And while the area's forging traditions date back at least six centuries, they are by no means a thing of the past: today, around 90% of chefs in Japan source their knives from Sakai. What makes these knives unique, and, most importantly, how can you find the right one for you?
This guided tour of Sakai introduces you to the city's tradition and craftsmanship through its protagonists. Visit knife galleries and learn firsthand about the forging process from local specialists, tour a knife factory to get an exclusive glimpse into what the production looks like now, and receive personalized assistance while shopping for knives. This is your chance to see a historic area in Japan led by locals. Transportation by private car is arranged between venues so you can make the most of your time in Sakai.
Flow of the experience:
- Meet your host at the bus rotary on the eastern exit of Sakai Station (Nankai Main Line) and travel to the first location by private car (~15 min)
- Arrive at Aoki Knife Gallery for lunch and a drink, and enjoy a lecture about the legacy of knifemaking in the area (~60 min)
- Travel by private car (~15 min)
- Enjoy a guided visit to the Aoki Knife Factory (~45 min)
- Travel by private car (~15 min)
- Learn more about kitchen knives and shop at the Aoki Knife Gallery (~45 min)
- Travel by private car to Sakai Station (Nankai Main Line) (~15 min)
Inclusions
Special packed bento lunch and one drink
English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide
Admission to the knife gallery and knife factory
Pick up and drop off from and to Sakai Station (Nankai Main Line) and transportation by private car
Exclusions
Knives for purchase
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the bus stop in front of Sakai Station (Nankai Main Line). More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Due to the narrow aisles in the factory, wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 weeks before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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10 meals
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