A traditional Wagashi Japanese sweet workshop only two minutes from Kenrokuen Garden (reservation required)
A very popular hands-on experience, including a shopping ticket to be used for the many products offered by the facility!
Once the capital of a powerful feudal clan, Kanazawa is deeply steeped in samurai culture, of which the art of the tea ceremony is a powerful marker. It is therefore quite natural that the "wagashi" industry developed in Kanazawa, since these delicious and charming Japanese pastries were traditionally served during the tea ceremony. At the Ishikawa Local Products Center, just a couple of minutes away from Kenrokuen Garden, you can discover the basics of wagashi confectioning by making yourself three seasonal pastries, using traditional tools and ingredients under the guidance of an experienced wagashi master. Following his handling on a screen, you will gradually get used to the basic actions in the process and be amazed by the variety of items that can be created, as witnessed by the stunning “wagashi art” creations displayed in the room. At the end of the workshop, you can indeed take your three handmade wagashi with you, as well as one made by your instructor. You will also be given a shopping ticket that can be used for the many products offered by the facility. Fun and accessible, this workshop is very popular so be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Information
- Organizer
- Ishikawa Local Products Center
See All Plans Run by this Travel Operator - Price
- 1,700 yen（taxes included）
Also includes a 500 yen voucher to be used in the shop.
- Date
- Every day (closed on Tuesdays from December to February)
- Notes
- Please check the Ishikawa Tourist Information Center website for information on closing days.
- Time
- Weekends and national holidays: 4 times a day from 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30
Weekdays: once a day from 13:00
Please be sure to check-in 10 minutes before the starting time
- Duration
- 30 to 40 minutes
- Location
- Ishikawa Local Products Center
3F Hands-on hall
- By Car
- 20 minutes from Kanazawa-Nishi IC/10 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station
- By Public Transportation
- 20 minutes by bus from JR Kanazawa Station. Get off at “Kenrokuen” or “Kanazawa-Jo” and walk one minute.
- Parking Capacity
- Regular cars: 4
* Kenrokuen Parking Lot (across from the facility): 480 regular car lots plus 40 bus lots available - Capacity
- Up to 144 people
- Reservation
- Required
- Cancellation
- Please contact us in advance
- Website
- https://kanazawa-kankou.jp/wagashi/
Organizer
- Address
- Kenrokumachi, 2−20, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936
- Business Day
- Every day (closed on Tuesdays from December to February)
- Business Hours
- 9:30-17:30
(May change depending on the season and other factors) - Phone
- 076-222-7788
- Website
- https://kanazawa-kankou.jp/en/
Map
Ishikawa Local Products Center
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- Phone Operator Hours
- 8:00～17:30
- 076-222-7788
- Online Booking Page
- Links to an external site.
https://kanazawa-kankou.jp/en/ - https://kanazawa-kankou.jp/en/
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