Unique Store · Kawagoe
Machikan (Miyaoka Knives) 宮岡刃物店（まちかん）
Historic knife and cutlery shop in Kawagoe's old town making hand-forged knives, with sharpening and repair services.
Hours10:00-17:00
ClosedWednesdays
PriceFree
Getting thereHon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu), 12 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeWeekday afternoons
Address7-3 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063
About
Machikan (Miyaoka Hamono) has made blades in Kawagoe since the Edo period and is known for hand-forged kitchen knives, tools and scissors. Staff sharpen and repair knives and the shop occasionally holds demonstrations.
Highlights
- Hand-forged knives
- Edo-period roots
- Sharpening and repair
- Kawagoe old town location
Tips
- Closed Wednesdays
- Bring older knives for sharpening
- Near Kurazukuri Street
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