Why Every Chef Needs a Sakai Knife – Japanese Craft at Its Finest

How about joining a package tour where you can observe and experience traditional Japanese knife-making?
Visit a historic knife shop with over 100 years of history, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how professional craftsmen create high-quality Japanese knives.
On the second floor, knowledgeable staff will introduce you to the various types of knives and even teach you how to sharpen them properly — a hands-on experience you won’t want to miss!
You can also order a custom-made knife, tailored just for you — a perfect and practical souvenir from Japan.

If you’re planning to visit places like the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum or local Sakai knife shops, staying at a hotel in Sakai is a convenient option. The central areas of Sakai are around Sakai-Higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line and Sakai Station on the Nankai Main Line. Around Sakai-Higashi Station, you’ll find an affordable hotel. From the station, it’s just a 9-minute walk to the hotel area, a 16-minute walk to the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum, and only 12 minutes on foot to the Shimano Bicycle Museum—run by the world-famous bicycle parts manufacturer Shimano.