Kiya Nihonbashi

If you need a Japanese kitchen knife, Kiya in Nihonbashi is the place to go. They’ve been supplying knives to the world since 1792, and they have a good range of other kitchen tools to boot.

[Kiya Nihonbashi - image © Florentyna Leow]

Japanese knives are beloved by chefs and home cooks worldwide - they’re incredibly well-made, and it just feels great to use a well-sharpened one.

[Kiya Nihonbashi - image © Florentyna Leow]

If you’re looking for a good knife but can’t make it all the way out to Kappabashi Street or one of the famous shops in the Tsukiji Outer Market, Kiya in Nihonbashi is a good shop to have on your list.

[Kiya Nihonbashi - image © Florentyna Leow]

Located a short walk up the road from the Mitsukoshi flagship department store in Nihonbashi, Kiya has distinctly modern premises.

[Kiya Nihonbashi - image © Florentyna Leow]

But don’t be fooled: they’ve been in the knife and knife-sharpening business since 1792. The staff here are highly knowledgeable and quick to offer advice, and will walk you through the best knives for your kitchen needs.

[Kiya Nihonbashi - image © Florentyna Leow]

Besides knives, Kiya also stocks a variety of kitchenware, including Japan-made strainers, kitchen shears from Japan and Austria, Le Creuset pots, pepper grinders, handheld onion graters, and more.

[Kiya Nihonbashi - image © Florentyna Leow]

There’s usually a tool for every budget, and if you’re a home cook, you’ll probably walk away with a nifty gadget that you didn’t realize you needed.

English name:
Kiya Nihonbashi

Japanese name:
日本橋木屋

English address:
1F Coredo-Muromachi, 2-2-1 Nihonbashi-muromachi, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 103-0022

Japanese address:
〒103-0022 東京都中央区日本橋室町2-2-1 コレド室町1F

Opening hours:
10am-8pm

Price:
Japanese kitchen knives from about ¥8,000

Nearest Transport:
Subway: 1-minute walk from exit A6 of Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hanzomon lines.
Train: 4-minute walk from Shin-Nihombashi Station on the JR Sobu line.

Telephone:
+81-3-3241-0110

Website: Official website (English)

Near To Here:
Kiya Nihonbashi is located in Tokyo’s Tokyo Station and Marunouchi district. See our complete list of things to do in Tokyo Station and Marunouchi, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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