Whetstone Making and Knife Sharpening in Kameoka
From ¥83,200 for up to 2 guests · 2 hours
In Kameoka, process a natural whetstone, sharpen a Japanese knife, then tour a whetstone museum privately. Take home the stone and an engraved knife.
- Where
- Kyoto
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group size
- 1–6 guests
Kameoka, in Kyoto Prefecture, is known worldwide for natural whetstone production. At an interactive whetstone museum you process a natural whetstone, sharpen a Japanese knife with it and test-cut.
The museum director gives a private tour of swords, kitchen knives and carpentry tools. You take home the whetstone and an engraved Japanese culinary knife.
What is included
- Whetstone making
- Sharpening and test cutting
- Private museum tour
- Whetstone and engraved knife to keep
- English-speaking host
Host and place
Hosted by A whetstone museum director
Meeting point Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Whetstone Making and Knife Sharpening in Kameoka?
Whetstone Making and Knife Sharpening in Kameoka lasts 2 hours.
How much does Whetstone Making and Knife Sharpening in Kameoka cost?
From ¥83,200 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 6 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 6 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Kyoto. Meeting point: Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Whetstone making, Sharpening and test cutting, Private museum tour, Whetstone and engraved knife to keep and English-speaking host.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
