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An experience where you will be fascinated by the skills of modern master blacksmiths and Japanese knives!
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This page provides official travel information about An experience where you will be fascinated by the skills of modern master blacksmiths and Japanese knives! and nearby attractions in the Kansai region of Japan.
Okubo Kajiya is a local century-old field blacksmith utilizing traditional techniques. Each knife, crafted meticulously, facilitates cooking and enhances the flavor of ingredients, making it a popular choice among the general public and professional chefs alike. Continuing the legacy of these knives that, once used, are hard to part with, are the third-generation craftsman Yoshimasa and fourth-generation craftsman Ryuichi. Yoshimasa, recognized as a modern master craftsman, possesses exceptional skills, attracting customers from all over the country seeking his knives. The workshop, resembling a time-traveling journey into a world of folklore, allows participants to witness the craftsmanship of knife making and take home a one-of-a-kind versatile kitchen knife.
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- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 people
- Maximum Capacity
- 6 people
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Okubo Kajiya
107-2 Mitani Sadaoka, Katsuura-cho, Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture - Tour Schedule
- Schedule of the day: 1. Learn from the master blacksmith, Mr. Okubo, and his son about the art of knife-making (features of iron knives, sharpening techniques, and how to handle them), 2. Cut vegetables with a traditional Japanese knife and appreciate its sharpness and impact on the taste, 3. Tour the knife-making workshop. Take-home gift: choose a versatile knife to keep as a souvenir. Personalized engraving is also available upon request.
- Required Time
- 2 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Parking
- Yes
- Related websites
- https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=147
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