Find my knifebetaWhere to buy Japanese knives in Tokyo
You can buy Japanese kitchen knives at specialist shops in Tokyo. Many are clustered in Kappabashi; this guide also lists shops in Tsukiji, Nihonbashi, Ningyocho, Azumabashi and Sangenjaya, in an independent, provisional ranking.
Shops with a gap between reviews and reality are not listed. Google ratings count only 10%, and 4.4+ is treated as equal. Axes marked tbc are provisional until checked in store. Full method ›
Kappabashi
Tsukiji
Sangenjaya
Nihonbashi
Azumabashi
Ningyocho
Common questions
Where can I buy a Japanese knife in Tokyo?
Specialist shops are clustered in Kappabashi. This guide also lists shops in Tsukiji, Nihonbashi, Ningyocho, Azumabashi and Sangenjaya.
Is the guide only about Kappabashi?
No. Kappabashi is the centre of the map, but the list covers Tokyo as a whole.
Can I see tax-free, English or sharpening?
Yes, on each shop page, where we have that information. Unknown items are marked unknown.
Updated: 2026-11-15
