Kanazawa Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District

45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Kanazawa Gold Leaf Experience in the Historic Higashi Chaya District

Craft a unique keepsake using Kanazawa gold leaf at Kanazawa Bikazari Asano in the historic Higashi Chaya District.

Choose from items such as chopsticks, small plates, accessory boxes, and compact mirrors (subject to availability), then decorate your chosen item with Kanazawa gold leaf under the guidance of our staff.

The materials and techniques have been specially prepared so that even first-time participants can enjoy the experience with confidence.

Take home your handmade keepsake as a lasting memory of your visit to Kanazawa.

Highlights
Create your own keepsake using Kanazawa gold leaf
Experience one of Kanazawa's traditional crafts
Located in the historic Higashi Chaya District
Operated by Hakuichi, a maker of Kanazawa gold leaf and traditional craft products
Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance
Take home your finished artwork

What's Included

Gold leaf workshop fee (experience and materials)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kanazawa Bikazari Asano

Look for the building with the white noren curtain at the entrance. Please enter the building and proceed to the 2nd floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Upon arrival at Kanazawa Bikazari Asano in the historic Higashi Chaya District, the staff will introduce the experience.

First, choose your favorite item from a selection that may include chopsticks, small plates, accessory boxes, compact mirrors, and seasonal designs (subject to availability).

Using Kanazawa gold leaf produced by Hakuichi, you'll decorate your chosen item with step-by-step guidance from our staff.

The materials and techniques used in this experience have been specially prepared so that even first-time participants can enjoy the process with confidence. The staff will carefully guide you throughout the experience, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone.

At the end of the experience, you'll take home the piece you created yourself—a unique keepsake and a lasting reminder of your visit to Kanazawa.

This experience is easy to enjoy while exploring the Higashi Chaya District, making it a perfect addition to your sightseeing itinerary.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 株式会社箔一

Tags

Craft Classes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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