Japanese Knife Makers

I am a chef for a living and taking my first trip to Japan. I was wondering if anyone is familiar of any Japanese Knife makers shops, where i might be able to purchase or even view the building process? Thanks

At first, you can visit Kappabashi kitchenware-street near Asakusa.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf_bFHUskjE&t=21s

You will love Kappabashi. Many knives to choose from. Heaps of other interesting stores if you are a chef.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3020.html

There are also some knife shops in the outer market at Tsukiji.

http://whereintokyo.com/dbinx/gourmet.html#japaneseknives

Enjoy your trip!

The knife shops in Tsukiji don't actually show the building process, but in they do show you the 4 stages of sharpening, which is extraordinary to watch...the care and attention is amazing: the knife we chose was lethally sharp, and THEN they sharpened it to their perfect standard!!
Worth noting: we have only bought in Tsukiji: and the knives are carbon steel, not stainless steel: so if that's what you buy, be prepared to rinse and clean immediately after use, oil, and store in waxed paper...otherwise they stain....badly.....
Enjoy!