Experience Gold Leaf Crafting in Historical Buildings in Kanazawa

Kanazawa, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, is renowned for its rich artistic culture and traditional crafts. The art of gold leaf production in Kanazawa has a history spanning several centuries and is highly esteemed nationwide. Visitors to Kanazawa can not only admire exquisite gold leaf products but also participate in hands-on gold leaf crafting experiences. Various shops in the Higashi Chaya District offer engaging craft workshops, with the gold leaf experience being the most popular. Participants can apply gold leaf to different art pieces, such as wooden boxes and mirrors, and immerse themselves in the charm of this traditional craft. In the gold leaf crafting workshops, participants can create a variety of beautiful gold leaf artworks. Common creations include gold leaf wooden boxes, gold leaf mirrors, and gold leaf accessories. 🕰️ Business Hours: 09:00～18:00 📍 Address: 1-15-4 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture (Higashiyama Store)