Unique Store · Higashiyama (Shichijo)
Yoshisada Knives (Shichijo) 京之鍛冶師 義定 七条店 Yoshisada knives 包丁販売・研ぎ
Kyoto blacksmith family's knife shop near Shichijo, selling and sharpening their own kitchen knives at reasonable prices.
Hours10:00-17:00
PriceFree
Getting thereShichijo Station (Keihan), 8 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeWeekday afternoons
Address6-1-4 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0981
Websiteyoshisada.jp
About
Yoshisada is a small Kyoto smithy-shop that makes and sharpens its own knives, from santoku to Damascus-steel blades. It is less touristy than downtown shops and popular with locals for quality at fair prices.
Highlights
- Knives made by a Kyoto blacksmith family
- Sharpening service
- Fair prices
- Quiet Higashiyama-Shichijo location
Tips
- Use a translation app if needed
- Check the website for opening days
- Near Sanjusangendo
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