Passion Explorer

Kanazawa · Crafts & Artisan Experiences

Kanazawa escaped wartime bombing, preserving craft districts unchanged for centuries alongside samurai and geisha quarters. The city produces 99% of Japan's gold leaf with workshops offering demonstrations and hands-on gilding experiences. Visit the Kutani Kosen kiln for porcelain painting workshops, explore Nagamachi district's Kaga yuzen silk dyeing studios, and try your hand at traditional lacquerware decoration using local techniques.