Gold Leaf Handicraft
A remarkable 99% of the gold leaf produced in Japan is made in Kanazawa. The climate and skilled technology in Kanazawa were well suited to metal foil production. The thinness of the gold leaf is about one ten-thousandth of a millimeter. Gold leaf that is as light as air, that can even float with a sigh.
In the hand, thin gold leaf shakes, and one must guard against letting it fly away with one's breath. Enjoy the gripping and fascinating experience of gold leaf gilding.
In the hand, thin gold leaf shakes, and one must guard against letting it fly away with one's breath. Enjoy the gripping and fascinating experience of gold leaf gilding.
More Information about Gold Leaf Handicraft
Street address
- Various locations in Kanazawa City
About ISHIKAWA Access
- Can be accessed by walking or by bus from Kanazawa Station (depending on arts & craft location)
Opening Hours
- Each artisan shop is different
Closed
- Each artisan shop is different
Best season
- All year
Point
- For those wanting to experience gold-leaf handicraft, most artisan shops require advance reservation.
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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Naga-machi Bukeyashiki District(Nagamachi Samurai Residences District)
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Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces
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Kutaniyaki（Ishikawa Prefecture Kutaniyaki Art Museum）
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Kenroku-en Garden
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Kanazawa Station
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Wajima Morning Market
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Kutani-yaki Kiln Exhibition Hall
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Yamanaka-za Theater
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Natadera Temple
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Wajima Kobo Nagaya
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D. T. Suzuki Museum
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Kaga cuisine
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Kakusenkei
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Omicho Market
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Higashi Chaya District
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Noto Satoyama Airport
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Hashitate
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Ipponsugi-dori Street
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Yamanaka Onsen (Hot Springs)
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
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Notojima Cycling Tour
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Kiriko Art Museum
