Natural Whetstone and Hone Museum
Kameoka, Kyoto is a sacred ground for natural whetstones,
blessed by ancient crustal movements.
High-quality sharpening stones such as "Tamba Aoto" and "Awasedo"
have long contributed to the development of Japanese culture
including Katana, Cuisine, Architecture, and Crafts.
Discover the wonder of Japanese whetstones that mark eternity.
News
Natural Whetstone and Hone Museum was featured in an article
"Kyoto Will Rock You: The Fascinating Mineral Culture of Woodland
Kyoto"
About us
Our museum displays Tamba Aoto and Awasedo extracted in Kameoka, as well as precious natural whetstones from all over Japan and the world. You can buy various
Japanese natural whetstones and hones in the museum shop.
Experience
Our museum has around 200 types of whetstones and hones for your experience. You can learn how to sharpen Japanese knives and make your own natural whetstone or
hone.
Access and Contact
SNS
