At Togiya, we offer hands-on knife sharpening workshops for visitors from overseas.
Our goal is to help participants learn the fundamentals of sharpening so they can continue using the knives they purchased in Japan comfortably even after returning home.

Workshop Contents

Beginner-Friendly Experience Course

Who it’s for: First-time sharpeners or those unsure how to grind their knife so it becomes sharp.

Knife types: Western-style kitchen knives (e.g., santoku, gyuto, nakiri knives)

Duration: 60 minutes

Fee: ¥3,300 (tax included)

*The knives and sharpening stones will be provided.

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Why Join Our Workshops?

  • Learning to sharpen your knives on your own can make cooking more enjoyable and efficient.
  • Properly sharpened knives are easier to use, have better cutting performance, and last longer.

Note: The instructor isn’t a native English speaker, but is doing their best to communicate clearly using translation tools and simple English text — so we hope this page helps you understand our offerings even if your (or our) Japanese is limited.

Online Classes

If you cannot visit in person — for example, because you live far away — we also offer online video-based classes. We explain the basics of proper knife sharpening in an easy-to-understand manner. By learning and practicing repeatedly, you can keep your knives sharp and enjoy cooking for a long time.