Make Your Own Knife in Osaka (Sharpening and Engraving)

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Craft your very own knife in this immersive workshop in Osaka, where Japanese masters will share their secrets in a friendly and interactive way. Select your preferred blade type, sharpen it with bilingual expert guidance, and attach a customized handle to create a unique piece. Personalize your knife by engraving your name in Japanese on the handle, or even add a design of your choice. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with tea and snacks, while learning about the rich history of Japanese knives from an English-speaking local master. This is not just a hands-on experience; it's a chance to connect with Japanese culture and engage in meaningful conversations with the friendly crew, all while polishing your knife-making skills.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Put on traditional jacket provided by the crew to protect your clothes from accidental stains. Get unique keyholder with your name written in Japanese letters. Make new encounters in Osaka with the famous knife-making workshop from BUB! After a short interactive lecture on the hystory and types of knives choose the blade you want to sharpen this time (up to 5 types available, some of them are for a small additional charge). Sharpen and become a master of a meditative process while engaging into a friendly conversation with english-speaking bilingual crew. They are alwats ready to share local knowledge or correct the movements. Engrave your name in Japanese letters on the handle and attach it usung a traditional hammer. You can also decorate it with a picture or anything your imagination is up to. Delicate crew member will help and teach the Japanese basics if you’re interested. Enjoy an aesthetic packaging, Japanese snacks and tea. BUB staff will make the explanation simple and easy-to-understand. Some of us also speak Spanish. If you decide to come with a friend to observe the experience (not participate in it), we will kindly ask to pay an observation fee on site.

What‘s Included

Snacks

Unique Keyholder with Your Name written in Japanese

Small size of traditional Japanese knife

Custom Magnolia Handle

Coffee and/or Tea

Aesthetic Packaging

Bigger types of knives (small upcharge)

Observation Fee for Non-participants

Options

Make Your Own Knife in Osaka (Sharpening and Engraving)

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Knife sharpening
Getaway39601330614,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was way more fun than i imagined. Arata was super friendly. The place might be little tricky to find but they helped me so no problems! Made a nice souvenir of Japan.
Got beautiful knife
Art M,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks you for the knife! I got a beautiful knife and the crews are very friendly. I could make a new friends!!
Best honeymoon activity
V9569SU ,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a perfect activity for my honeymoon. Was a bit hard to find first but the place is so clean and pretty. Knives are of high quality, I loved that all of them are handmade. Thank you for amazing experience, Lisa and Arata!
Authentic Japanese Knife Making Experience
FarAway10679610639,May 23, 2026
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5.00
Super fun knife making experience with really friendly organizers! If you're in the area I'd definitely recommend popping by!!!
Meaningful activity in Japan
309youy,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice experience ! Met lovely Japanese people and had a wonderful knife sharpening experience with them !
Knife and bonsai experience
OnAir24622305521,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Staff is super friendly and helpful with all of the workshop steps! Great experience! Highly recommended!
Very fun experience!!
Dream64788163527,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so much fun! The staff was also very nice and helpful. Time went by so fast :)
Amazing knife sharpening experience
Trek17099482439,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience, it was nice to know the history of knife making in Japan, and the details of sharpening the knife. Finally I have my own sentoku knife
Knife sharpening and engraving experience
lorrainegJ4974CR,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was such a lovely experience! Everyone was very warm and friendly and I learnt a lot about knives and the history behind it.
Amazing Experience
mwP9204OH,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sugoi desu! Amazing time. Staff was very fun!