Kanazawa Gold Leaf Craft Experience at HAKUICHI Hakukokan

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Discover the beauty of Kanazawa gold leaf at Hakuichi Main Store – Hakukokan. Enjoy a hands-on craft experience, explore the Gold Leaf Museum, and try the famous gold leaf soft ice cream.

Gold Leaf Craft Experience at HAKUICHI Main Store – Hakukokan

Discover Kanazawa’s Gold Leaf Culture and Create Your Own Shimmering Souvenir

Kanazawa produces almost all of Japan’s gold leaf, making it one of the city’s most iconic traditional crafts.
At HAKUICHI Main Store – Hakukokan, you can experience this beautiful craft firsthand while creating your own gold leaf design.

In this hands-on workshop, you will decorate items such as chopsticks or small cases by applying delicate gold and silver leaf.
With guidance from staff, even beginners can enjoy creating a unique souvenir that reflects the elegance of Kanazawa craftsmanship.

Explore the Gold Leaf Museum

The HAKUICHI Main Store is more than just a workshop—it is a cultural complex where visitors can see, learn, experience, taste, and shop for Kanazawa gold leaf.

In the Gold Leaf Museum, you can learn about the history and production process of Kanazawa gold leaf through exhibits and demonstrations.
You may also observe the delicate work of artisans applying gold leaf.

Highlights include the Gold Leaf Room covered entirely in gold leaf and a dazzling golden suit of armor, offering visitors an immersive experience of Kanazawa’s gold leaf culture.

Café & Shopping

After the workshop, relax at the café and try the famous Gold Leaf Soft Ice Cream, one of Kanazawa’s most popular treats.

The shop offers a wide selection of products, including:

Traditional crafts
Souvenirs
Confectionery
Cosmetics

You can also find oil blotting paper made with gold leaf, a beauty item rooted in Kanazawa’s culture.

Highlights

Create your own gold leaf craft using traditional techniques
Learn about Kanazawa’s gold leaf culture at the Gold Leaf Museum
See artisans’ delicate work and discover the production process
Experience the Gold Leaf Room and a golden suit of armor
Enjoy the famous Gold Leaf Soft Ice Cream at the café

Information

Organizer: HAKUICHI Co., Ltd.
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Price: Prices start at ¥2,000, 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 60 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: Kanazawa Station → Hakuichi: About 20 minutes by taxi (approx. JPY 2,500–3,000)
Nonoichi Station (IR Ishikawa Railway): About 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by taxi
By car: Convenient location with parking available
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: HAKUICHI Gold Leaf Experience Details
Website: 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/