Aritsugu is a long-established knife maker with a shop inside Nishiki Market, at 219 Kajiyacho in central Kyoto. Its range includes more than 400 types of knives, along with kitchenware and accessories. Staff can help you choose a blade, explain how to care for it, and prepare your purchase with sharpening and careful packaging. You can also ask about engraving, knife repair, and maintenance. The shop is popular, so arriving near opening time can help you browse with less crowding.
A long history of knife making
Aritsugu traces its knife-making history to 1560, when Fujiwara Aritsugu founded the company. The Nishiki Market shop has grown into a specialist stop for Japanese knives, with a range of more than 400 types. Its selection includes blades for different kitchen tasks, as well as accessories and kitchen utensils.
The shop is at 219 Kajiyacho, inside Nishiki Market. The market’s narrow passage is lined with other businesses, including shops selling gifts, home goods, sake, and chopsticks, so a visit can fit into a wider market walk.
Choosing and caring for a knife
If you are unsure which knife suits your cooking, staff can help you compare options and explain their uses. You can ask about maintenance before buying, and knives may be sharpened before they are handed over. The shop also provides knife repair service, though the details of what can be repaired are not specified.
Engraving is another option to ask about if you are buying a knife as a keepsake or gift. Check the available choices and any associated cost with the shop. Careful packaging is part of the purchase experience described by customers, but international support details are not provided.
Planning your visit
Aritsugu is open from 10 am to 5 pm on most days and closed on Wednesdays. The shop draws a crowd, and a line can form around opening time, so arriving early may help you browse before it gets busier. The shop is popular enough that an early visit does not guarantee an empty store.
Use the staff’s guidance to compare blades, ask about sharpening, and clarify care instructions for the knife you choose. Prices are not listed in the available information, so confirm the price in person before buying.
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Where is Aritsugu in Kyoto?
The shop is at 219 Kajiyacho in Nishiki Market, in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward.
When is Aritsugu closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays. On other listed days, it is open from 10 am to 5 pm.
Can I get a knife engraved or repaired?
Engraving and knife repair are available options to ask about at the shop. Confirm the details with staff.
How many knife types does Aritsugu sell?
The shop’s range includes more than 400 types of knives.
