Unique Store · Kappabashi / Asakusa
Takanojin 貴ノ刃(Takanojin)
Small Kappabashi-area knife shop known for knowledgeable English-speaking staff, fair prices and letting customers test knives.
Hours10:00-18:00
PriceFree
Getting thereTawaramachi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line), 6 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeWeekday afternoons
Address小川ハイツ 101, 3-1-13 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0036
Websitekiwami.top
About
Takanojin, a short walk from Kappabashi Kitchen Town, stocks hand-forged Japanese kitchen knives from various makers at a wide range of prices. Staff explain steel types and blade shapes and let you try knives on vegetables before buying, and offer engraving.
Highlights
- Hand-forged kitchen knives
- Try-before-you-buy cutting
- English-speaking staff
- Engraving service
Tips
- Bring your passport for tax-free purchase
- Pack knives in checked luggage
- Combine with Kappabashi Street
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