Industrial Tourism in Japan
Yamamoto Haken
"Hide" knives are widely used and trusted by Japanese professional chefs throughout the Kansai region of Japan, a place known for its rich food culture. They are certified craftsmen and draw on a collective 94 years of experience.
At Yamamoto Haken, visitors can see the process of "sharpening and straightening a blade," "fixing a handle to a knife," and "engraving a name on knife."

Access
Yamamoto Haken
1-3-36 Sunamichicho, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-0002 Japan
*Nankai Line Asakayama station 9 minutes walk
*JR Line Shichido station 8 minutes walk
*Hankai Line Takasujinsha station 3 minutes walk
Admission
Admission fee | Free |
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Working days and hours | 7days a week. 10:00 and 16:00 |
Closings | Bon and New Year holidays |
Visitor capacity | 4 |
Time required for a tour | Half an hour |
Language | Japanese only. *Voice translator for many languages is available. |
Reservation |
Required Please e-mail to shin@sakaihamono.com |
Other conditions |
*Guided tour is available *Photos allowed in certain areas *Credit card, PayPal are available *Visitors can purchase the products of Yamamoto Haken |

Contact
Tel: 072-238-3023 *Japanese only
E-mail: shin@sakaihamono.com
*Japanese, Englsih