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Drei Stunden in einer aktiven Schmiede in den Hügeln nördlich von Kyoto, Schmiedeuniform, Hammer und Zange, und ein von Ihnen aus rohem Stahl gefertigtes Messer zum Mitnehmen.

Schmieden Sie ein japanisches Küchenmesser bei einem Schmied in Kyoto: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $198 per person
Duration3 hours
Group sizeUp to 12 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeMini Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Choose from 3 available options

Authentic knife-making experience at a blacksmith in Kyoto

The meeting place is Studio Shinobi YASE (168-1 Yase-no-secho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 601-1254). It is ...
3 hours
English
$182
Kostenlose Stornierung

Premium Wooden Handle Upgrade

The meeting place is Studio Shinobi YASE (168-1 Yase-no-secho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 601-1254). It is ...
3 hours
English
$220
Kostenlose Stornierung

Authentic knife making experience at a blacksmith in Kyoto

Minimum 4 guests. The price covers the full party. The meeting place is Studio Shinobi YASE (168-1 Yase-no-secho, Sakyo...
3 hours
English
$728
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Japanische Küchenmesser sind das Produkt umgeleiteter Schwertschmiedetechnik. Als die Meiji-Regierung 1876 das Tragen von Schwertern verbot, wandten sich die Schmiede, die Generationen lang hartes und weiches Stahlschweißen betrieben hatten, Küchenklingen zu, weshalb ein gutes japanisches Messer laminiert ist wie ein Katana und eine Schärfe hält, die kein europäisches erreicht.

Diese dreistündige Sitzung ist der echte Prozess statt einer Vorführung. Sie wechseln in die Handwerkeruniform, die japanische Schmiede tatsächlich tragen, was nach Theater klingt und sich als praktisch herausstellt, eine Schmiede ist heiß und es funkt. Die Lehrer sind aktive Messerprofis, und sie beginnen mit Werkzeugen und Sicherheit: Hammer, Zange, Schleifer, und die spezifischen Wege, wie jedes Werkzeug bei unvorsichtiger Handhabung schaden kann.

Dann das Schmieden. Sie lernen, was jede Phase mit dem Stahl macht, wie Hitze seine Struktur verändert, warum man schlägt, wo man schlägt, was das Schleifen tatsächlich korrigiert, und Sie bearbeiten Ihre eigene Klinge durch die Abfolge. Es ist physisch, heiß und deutlich fesselnder als die meisten Workshops, weil das Material zurückspricht.

Alles wird bereitgestellt: Kostüm, Werkzeuge, Materialien, Handtuch, Wasser und eine Box und Tasche, um das fertige Messer mitzunehmen. Eine Premium-Option rüstet den Griff auf Holz um, was den Unterschied wert ist, wenn Sie es tatsächlich benutzen möchten.

Das Studio liegt in Yase, in Sakyo-ku am nördlichen Rand von Kyoto, am Fuß des Berges Hiei, etwa zwanzig Minuten vom Zentrum entfernt auf der Eizan-Linie, was Teil des Reizes ist.

Ein praktischer Hinweis für Reisende: ein Messer kann nicht ins Handgepäck. Packen Sie es in Ihr aufgegebenes Gepäck.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Check in at the Yase studio and meet the instructors

Change into blacksmith's attire

Tools and safety briefing

How Japanese kitchen knives are forged

Forge and shape your own blade

Grind and finish the edge

Box up your knife to take home

Inklusive

  • Dreistündige Messerschmiede-Sitzung mit professionellen Lehrern
  • Schmiedeuniform
  • Alle Werkzeuge und Materialien
  • Handtuch und Wasser
  • Box und Tasche, um Ihr Messer mitzunehmen
  • Premium-Holzgriff bei der Upgrade-Option

Nicht inklusive

  • Transport zum Studio
  • Mahlzeiten
  • Versand Ihres Messers

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Studio Shinobi YASE, 168-1 Yase-no-secho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto 601-1254 — about twenty minutes from central Kyoto on the Eizan line.

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Bewertungen

4.9/5
based on 871 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Andrew
September 5, 2026

So much fun. The guides are engaging and instructive. All skill levels and physical abilities were able to complete a knife from scratch. Hammering out a piece of steel into a knife is very satisfying.

5
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John
September 5, 2026

It was a great experience and I enjoyed learning how to make my own knife

5
C
Christoph
September 3, 2026

I had a great time forging my very own Japanese-style knife. The staff was kind and helpful throughout the whole process. 10/10, would definitely do this again

5
J
Jasmin
September 1, 2026

pretty amazing and interesting activity, they help you with every step of the process amd explain everything pretty well

5
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Goran
August 30, 2026

A very nice workshop for everyone who wants to elevate his kitchen with a self made Japanese knife

5
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Robert
August 21, 2026

Fantastic experience to make your own knife from scratch. Teachers are really friendly and helpful. All steps done by yourself.

5
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Lily
August 20, 2026

I did this with my boyfriend for his birthday present and it was so so much fun! They walk you through everything and are super friendly. Its a little bit out of the way, but I would definitely recommend trying it out.

5
M
Maximilian
August 19, 2026

I really enjoyed crafting my own knife and can really recommend it for people wanting to create their own souvenirs!

Häufige Fragen

Studio Shinobi YASE, 168-1 Yase-no-secho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto 601-1254 — about twenty minutes from central Kyoto on the Eizan line.
The price does not cover transport to the studio, meals and shipping of your knife. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
Kendo Experience. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Dreistündige Messerschmiede-Sitzung mit professionellen Lehrern, Schmiedeuniform, Alle Werkzeuge und Materialien, Handtuch und Wasser, Box und Tasche, um Ihr Messer mitzunehmen, Premium-Holzgriff bei der Upgrade-Option
The duration of the Schmieden Sie ein japanisches Küchenmesser bei einem Schmied in Kyoto is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Ab$198Kostenlose Stornierung