Unique Store · Teramachi / Kawaramachi
Hamonoya Hirai (Japanese Knife Shop) 刃物屋 平囲 -Japanese knife shop HIRAI-
Highly rated knife shop on Teramachi in central Kyoto, with a wide choice of hand-forged kitchen knives, engraving and sharpening.
Hours10:30-19:30
PriceFree
Getting thereKyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu), 5 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeWeekday afternoons
Address244 Shikibucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8061
Websitehamonoya-hirai.com
About
Hirai stocks knives from Sakai, Seki and other forging regions, with staff who explain the differences in steel and shapes. It engraves names, sharpens and holds sharpening workshops, and its Teramachi location fits easily into a downtown walk.
Highlights
- Hand-forged knives from many regions
- Engraving and sharpening
- English-friendly service
- Central Teramachi location
Tips
- Bring your passport for tax-free
- Custom handles cost extra
- Pack knives in checked luggage
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