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Whetstones Factory Tour and Knife Sharpening Experience
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The minimum age is 10 years old; children under 10 years old are not allowed to participate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The sharpness of a sword is determined by sharpening! Japanese kitchen knives are very popular. What is important is maintenance. Chefs continue to carefully sharpen their own precious kitchen knives with the best whetstones to prepare their dishes. This is a kitchen knife sharpening experience by Miyakoshi Seito, which has continued to produce the most highly regarded whetstones among chefs at Kyoto's long-established ryotei restaurants. Please experience how a worn-out kitchen knife is transformed into the best sharpness through the kitchen knife sharpening. Sharpening techniques and whetstones are useful not only for professional chefs but also for home use. You will receive a Miyakoshi w...
Highlights
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tours by interpreter-guides
Whetstones Inariyama (reference 4,950 yen) as a gift
Photo Download Service
Transportation and parking fees
Transportation to the meeting place
Meeting Points
Departure
26 Higashikujō Nishiaketachō
Meet in front of the head office of 宮越製砥株式会社(Miyakoshiseitei kabusikigaisya).
Please look for the sign and the “GOATtrip” panel on the guide.
8 minutes on foot from Jujo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway
13 minutes walk from Jujo Station of Kintetsu Railway
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Whetstones Factory Tour and Knife Sharpening Experience
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The sharpness of a sword is determined by sharpening! Japanese kitchen knives are very popular. What is important is maintenance. Chefs continue to carefully sharpen their own precious kitchen knives with the best whetstones to prepare their dishes. This is a kitchen knife sharpening experience by Miyakoshi Seito, which has continued to produce the most highly regarded whetstones among chefs at Kyoto's long-established ryotei restaurants. Please experience how a worn-out kitchen knife is transformed into the best sharpness through the kitchen knife sharpening. Sharpening techniques and whetstones are useful not only for professional chefs but also for home use. You will receive a Miyakoshi w...
Highlights
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tours by interpreter-guides
Whetstones Inariyama (reference 4,950 yen) as a gift
Photo Download Service
Transportation and parking fees
Transportation to the meeting place
Meeting Points
Departure
26 Higashikujō Nishiaketachō
Meet in front of the head office of 宮越製砥株式会社(Miyakoshiseitei kabusikigaisya).
Please look for the sign and the “GOATtrip” panel on the guide.
8 minutes on foot from Jujo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway
13 minutes walk from Jujo Station of Kintetsu Railway
Return
Itinerary
Explanation of Grinding Stones Learn what a whetstone is, what changes depending on the raw materials used, and basic knowledge about whetstones.
-Workshop tour We will guide you through the process of making grinding stones, from the storage of raw materials to mixing, forming, and baking. You will be able to see the passionate work of the craftsmen and the finished product. (The tour starting at 7:00 p.m. does not include a tour of the workshop.)
-Kitchen knife sharpening experience By sharpening a kitchen knife that cannot be cut, it will become sharper and sharper. You can enjoy the changes by trying out the sharpening. You will also learn how to use various types of whetstones and the...
