Japanese Whetstones and Knife Sharpening Factory Tour in Tokoname

Discover why Japanese whetstones are prized by chefs and sharpening enthusiasts worldwide. Step inside the factory of King Whetstone, a renowned Japanese sharpening stone maker. Follow the month-long process behind the making of Japanese waterstones. Learn knife sharpening directly from a fourth-generation craftsman in a hands-on workshop. Explore Tokoname’s historic Pottery Path, shaped by over 1,000 years of ceramics.