[Free Parking] Easy Gold Leaf Experience at HAKUICHI Main Store & Gold Leaf Museum｜Activities｜VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN

[Free Parking] Easy Gold Leaf Experience at HAKUICHI Main Store & Gold Leaf Museum

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Access by car is easy, with the museum located near the Kanazawa Nishi Interchange. This interactive gold leaf museum offers a fun and educational experience for all ages. Recommended for families and group visitors.

Gold Leaf Workshop at HAKUICHI Main Store – Hakukokan

Create Your Own Gold Leaf Design

In this hands-on experience, you’ll select from over 50 pre-cut sticker designs—some of which are seasonal—and apply gold leaf using a masking technique.

Choose from a variety of base items such as:

Accessory boxes／Hand mirrors／Umezara (plum-shaped plates)

It’s an easy and enjoyable activity, even for first-time visitors and beginners!

What is HAKUICHI Main Store – Hakukokan?

Operated by HAKUICHI, Kanazawa’s leading gold leaf manufacturer, this facility is a cultural complex where you can see, touch, learn about, taste, and shop for Kanazawa gold leaf.

In the basement museum, you’ll discover the history, techniques, and unique beauty of Kanazawa gold leaf through engaging, interactive exhibits.
Don’t miss the breathtaking “Gold Leaf Room,” decorated with 10,000 sheets of gold leaf, or the projection mapping onto the armor of Maeda Toshiie, the founder of the Kaga Domain.
The basement workshop also allows visitors to observe the delicate and beautiful process of applying gold leaf by artisans.
On the second floor, a fine art gallery showcases masterpieces created using the highest-level techniques of Kanazawa gold leaf craftsmanship.

After the experience, relax with a gold leaf soft serve at the café

and explore a variety of gold leaf products at the shop.

Enjoy the iconic Gold Leaf Soft Ice Cream, a must-try treat in Kanazawa!
The shop also offers a wide selection of: Traditional crafts／ Souvenirs／ Confectionery／ Cosmetics

And popular items like oil blotting paper made with gold leaf, rooted in Kanazawa’s beauty culture.

Information

Organizer: HAKUICHI Co., Ltd.
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Price: Prices start at ¥1,800, depending on the item you choose.
Inclusions: Workshop fee and materials
Date: Open year-round
Notes: Closed only on January 1st
Time: 9：00/10：00/11：00/13：00/14：00/15：00/16：00
Duration: From 20 minutes
Location: [Near Kanazawa Nishi IC] HAKUICHI Main Store – Hakukokan
2-1-1 Morito, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, Japan
By Car: Located near the Kanazawa Nishi Interchange
About 20 minutes from Kanazawa Station
By Public Transportation: About a 30-minute walk from Nonoichi Station (IR Ishikawa Railway), or approximately 10 minutes by taxi
Parking: あり
Parking Capacity: Free for up to 15 cars
Parking available for large buses with prior reservation
Capacity: Up to 70 participants
Minimum Participants: one person
Reservation: Reservations are recommended.
Please note that certain time slots may be unavailable due to group reservations. We highly recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred time.
Reservation Period: We accept walk-ins if space is available on the day.
Cancellation: For small groups (up to 10 people), no cancellation fee will be charged if you contact us in advance.
For larger groups or same-day cancellations, please inquire.
Website: Official Website – HAKUICHI Gold Leaf Experience Details
Website: HAKUICHI Gold Leaf – Hakukokan Tourism Facility Introduction Page

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Organizer

Address: 2-1-1 Morito, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, Japan
Business Day: Open on weekdays (except during New Year holidays and the Obon period)
Business Hours: 9：00∼17：00
Phone: 076-240-8911
Website: https://enkanazawa.hakuichi.co.jp/