Sakai City has been a very famous place in Japan for many things, such as Emperor's Mausoleums, and Japanese cooking knives. Its history with the development of Business with other countries during the Edo and Meiji Period makes this city very special and unique. Our walking tour is very different from the Bike Tour as we focus on Japanese ancient Art such as cooking knives, Handmade Crafts, and local products only made and found in Sakai City.

The tour starts at the "Nankai Sakai Station" East Exit, Easy access from Namba by Nankai Train. There, you meet your guide and get to the first stop. Let's relax at the beginning with the traditional and local Cinnamon Mochi (Rice cake) shop, and one sweet included for each guest. Then, visit the Sakai City Craft Museum and discover what this city is famous for. Finally, get the privilege to step into the office of the highly respected "Yamawaki Hamono" Company, with over 100 years of history, 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 technics so you will know how to take care of your knives, and get the chance to order your own customizable knives that you can watch being made in front of you.