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Forje un cuchillo de cocina japones en una herreria de Kyoto

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Tres horas en una herreria activa en las colinas al norte de Kyoto, uniforme de herrero, martillo y tenazas, y un cuchillo forjado por usted desde acero crudo para llevar a casa.

Forje un cuchillo de cocina japones en una herreria de Kyoto: Datos clave

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

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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
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The meeting place is Studio Shinobi YASE (168-1 Yase-no-secho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 601-1254). It is ...
3 hours
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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
Cancelación gratuita

Descripción completa

Los cuchillos de cocina japoneses son producto de la tecnica de fabricacion de espadas redirigida. Cuando el gobierno Meiji prohibio llevar espadas en 1876, los herreros que habian pasado generaciones forjando y soldando acero duro y blando se volcaron a las hojas de cocina, por eso un buen cuchillo japones esta laminado como una katana y mantiene un filo que ninguno europeo logra.

Esta sesion de tres horas es el proceso real en lugar de una demostracion. Se cambia al uniforme de artesano que los herreros japoneses realmente usan, lo cual suena a teatro y resulta practico, una herreria es calurosa y salta chispas. Los instructores son profesionales activos del cuchillo, y comienzan con herramientas y seguridad: martillo, tenazas, esmeriladora, y las formas especificas en que cada uno puede hacerle dano si se maneja con descuido.

Luego la forja. Aprende lo que cada etapa hace al acero, como el calor cambia su estructura, por que se golpea donde se golpea, que corrige realmente el esmerilado, y trabaja su propia hoja a traves de la secuencia. Es fisico, caluroso, y considerablemente mas absorbente que la mayoria de los talleres, porque el material responde.

Todo se proporciona: traje, herramientas, materiales, toalla, agua, y una caja y bolsa para llevar el cuchillo terminado a casa. Una opcion premium mejora el mango a madera, lo cual vale la diferencia si pretende usarlo realmente.

El estudio esta en Yase, en Sakyo-ku, en el borde norte de Kyoto, al pie del monte Hiei, a unos veinte minutos del centro en la linea Eizan, lo cual forma parte del atractivo.

Una nota practica para viajeros: un cuchillo no puede ir en el equipaje de mano. Empaquetelo en su equipaje de bodega.

Itinerario

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

Incluye

  • Sesion de forja de cuchillos de tres horas con instructores profesionales
  • Uniforme de herrero
  • Todas las herramientas y materiales
  • Toalla y agua
  • Caja y bolsa para llevarse su cuchillo
  • Mango de madera premium en la opcion de mejora

No incluye

  • Transporte al estudio
  • Comidas
  • Envio de su cuchillo

Información importante

Punto de encuentro

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

Antes de ir

  • Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad

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Wheelchair accessible

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Opiniones de viajeros

4.9/5
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Guide
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Value for money
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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
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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
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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.

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Maximilian
August 19, 2026

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

Preguntas frecuentes

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.
Sesion de forja de cuchillos de tres horas con instructores profesionales, Uniforme de herrero, Todas las herramientas y materiales, Toalla y agua, Caja y bolsa para llevarse su cuchillo, Mango de madera premium en la opcion de mejora
The duration of the Forje un cuchillo de cocina japones en una herreria de 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.
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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.
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