Discover the Craftsmanship of Japanese Knives in Osaka - Let's

Overview

When I woke up in the morning as a child, the sound I always heard was a tapping sound. It's the rhythm of the knife hitting into the cutting board.
I immediately knew that my father was cutting some vegetables probably for miso soup because I smelled the tasty broth of the soup.

He sharpens his knives in the kitchen every now and then. His gift for me when I left my parents place for work was also a kitchen knife for meat and bread.

My father is not a chef, not a special foodie, but a businessman who works for computer programing.
But he cares a lot about his kitchen tools, just like many other parents in Japan who make daily breakfast and lunch boxes for their family.
We all know that it matters a lot for the taste of food, and that matters a lot for the memory of our food experience.

Japanese knives are known for their special quality. But did you know that it has a deep history of Japanese samurai sword creation in Sakai city, Osaka?
This half day tour focuses on a special black smith in Osaka.
It is a trip to meet Mr. Mizuno, a knife craftsman and one of the few sword craftsmen in Japan.

He is a very busy craftsman, so please note that your guide should contact him to confirm his schedule before you officially booking this tour.
But it will be an unforgettable experience to enrich your food experience.

If you are looking for a special gift for a kitchen knife from Japan, join my Japanese knife tour and find the best one for you.

Route

Meet up at your hotel in Osaka city

Blacksmith in Sakai city, Osaka

Lunch in Shinsekai

If there is any special dietary requests ( vegetarian, food allergies etc.) please let me know in advance.

Tour ends at your hotel in Osaka city or a convenient station to explore on your own.

Details

Location Osaka

Languages English

Max participants Up to 5 people

Activity duration About 4 hours

Things to know

-INCLUDED
Guide service, guide’s transportation fee

-NOT INCLUDED
Traveler's local transportation fee, personal expenses, souvenirs, food and drinks are not included in the tour price.
Please have some cash available with you.

-LUNCH
If there is any special dietary requests ( vegetarian, food allergies etc.) please let me know in advance.

-WALKABILITY
This tour includes a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Primary mode of transportation is public transportation such as trains, subways and buses.
We can also use a taxi if requested.