Guided Tours

Osaka: Guided Tour of Mochi Tasting, Traditional Knife Maker or Blacksmith

Name: Osaka: Guided Tour of Mochi Tasting, Traditional Knife Maker or Blacksmith
Start: 2026-08-12T09:00:00
End: 2026-08-12T12:00:00
Location: Yaogen Cinnamon Mochi

Guided tour led by a bilingual expert, with all fees and a traditional mochi treat included for every guest.
Step inside a real blacksmith workshop in Sakai and meet the craftsman behind Japan’s famed blades.
Try your hand at hammering metal or observe the intricate knife sharpening and assembly process up close.
Upgrade your visit with an optional hands-on knife sharpening lesson and exclusive access to the knife factory.
Discover the art of Japanese craftsmanship and enjoy the chance to purchase unique, handcrafted knives on-site.

Visit of the knife factory
Knife sharpening lesson
One sweet (mochi) per guest
Bilingual guide
All fees and taxes

Extra food
Shopping and souvenirs

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

⚠️2026 MARCH 6TH TO APRIL 6TH - BLACKSMITH ONLY AVAILABLE⚠️
The dates during this period will only be for the blacksmith, including Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the knife maker rate, which is a nice discount. Thank you for your understanding.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS - BLACKSMITH
Get the privilege to enter a real blacksmith workshop in Sakai and interact with the craftsman directly. Learn deeply about the blade crafting process, and get the chance to test your hammering skills with the assistance of the blacksmith. Possibility to buy the blacksmith creations directly on site, which are sometimes ordered months in advance by some of the most prestigious chefs all around the world.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - KNIFE MAKER
Visit a knife maker with over 100 years of history under the same name, where the raw blades arrive directly from the Blacksmith. Visit the Sharpening Station and the main office. Observe the blades being turned into proper handmade cooking knives. Learn and practice the traditional Sharpening techniques with a professional and get the chance to order your customizable knife, or knives, if you request it.

FRENCH LANGUAGE
Some of our team members can also speak French, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To confirm the availability of a French-speaking guide on the date you wish to book our tour, please get in touch with us before booking. Thank you for your understanding.

What to bring

Bring your passport, as it is required for participation in this experience.

What's not allowed

Pets are not permitted on this experience.

Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are not available.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair accessible, with facilities also suitable for strollers or prams.

Additional information

Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure and introduce yourself and your group size to the guide.

A French-speaking guide is available on request; please contact in advance to confirm availability.

Public transportation is available nearby for convenient access to the meeting point.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.