Unique Store · Asakusa / Kappabashi

Kama-asa 釜浅商店

Kappabashi's most stylish knife and cookware shop, in business since 1908: hand-forged Japanese kitchen knives, Nambu ironware and woks, with name engraving and expert advice in English.

Hours10:00–17:30

ClosedNew Year holidays

PriceFree

Getting thereTawaramachi Station (Ginza Line, Exit 3), 7 min; Iriya Station, 8 min

Time needed30–60 minutes

Best timeWeekday morning

Address2-24-1 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo

Websitekamaasa.co.jp

About

Founded in 1908 on Kappabashi Dougu-gai, Kama-asa sells 'good tools' to professional chefs and home cooks: carbon and stainless knives from Sakai and other forging centres, Nambu tekki cast-iron pans, copper tamagoyaki pans, rice pots and bamboo utensils. Staff explain blade steels and handle shapes patiently, help you choose by grip, and sharpen and engrave your new knife before you leave. Knives typically start around ¥10,000 and climb well past ¥50,000 for hand-forged pieces. The shop's spare, modern design makes it a favourite on Instagram.

Highlights

Hand-forged Japanese knives, from petty knives to yanagiba
Name engraving on blades, done in-store
Nambu cast-iron pans and rice pots
Copper tamagoyaki pans and bamboo kitchen tools
Staff guidance on steel, sharpening and care

Tips

Tax-free with your passport on ¥5,000+; knives must travel in checked luggage, so from 1 Nov 2026 ask the shop how to handle the airport tax-refund check
Engraving is done while you wait, but allow extra time at weekends
Tell staff what you cook and your budget, they will narrow it to two or three knives to hold
Come before 15:00; Kappabashi shops close early

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Kama-asa 釜浅商店

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