Operators / Choosing a Japanese kitchen knife
Kama-asa Shoten
釜浅商店
Asakusa · Tawaramachi (Ginza line)
Why we recommend it
A Kappabashi tool-street specialist rather than a general kitchenware chain, Kama-asa pairs its knife wall with staff who can explain steel type, single- versus double-bevel grinds and maintenance in fluent English. It is one of the few Kappabashi shops with its own storefronts abroad, which keeps its English service genuinely practiced rather than incidental.
- How to book
- Walk in at the Kappabashi flagship store, or order through the English-language online shop; a sharpening service is also offered in person.
- English
- yes
- Price band
- ¥¥¥
- Allow
- 30 min
- Group size
- Individuals and small groups, English-speaking staff on the floor
- Station
- Tawaramachi (Ginza line)
- Verified
- 2026-09-25
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