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Gold leaf application - a must-try when you come to Kanazawa!

Kanazawa boasts a 99% share of Japan's gold leaf production. Gold leaf is used not only for decoration such as at the famous Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, but now also in cooking and sweets. Soft-serve ice cream wrapped in a whole sheet of gold leaf is unique to Kanazawa. There are several specialty stores in Kanazawa where you can experience gold leaf application, with various plans allowing you to experience it in a short time at a reasonable price. You can apply gold leaf to items such as small plates, accessory cases, hand mirrors, and chopsticks. It's very popular with people who want to create something as a Kanazawa memento!

What's gold leaf, exactly? What can I experience ?

Kanazawa's environment is suited to making gold leaf, and it has flourished here since the Edo period. Gold leaf manufacturing is also important for the restoration of national treasures and important cultural properties, and Kanazawa's expertise in this field is world-class.


Depending on the store, there are various items that can be produced and techniques that can be experienced. You can choose a workshop based on what you want to make, your budget and the time required. Most of the items can be made and taken home immediately. Buying various gold leaf and silver leaf products available at the many stores and learning about gold leaf through experiences are also popular.


Gold leaf application is a very delicate process. Many people say the moment when applying the gold leaf while holding their breath and heart pounding is exhilarating!


If you want to learn more about Kanazawa gold leaf, please visit Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum near Higashi Chaya District.


Imai Kinpaku Main Store
Imai Kinpaku Main Store
The gold leaf workshop where you can choose from 9 different items is popular
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Gold Leaf Kanazawa Katani
Gold Leaf Kanazawa Katani
Try gold leaf application at a store directly managed by a 120-year-history Kanazawa gold leaf manufacturer
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Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum
Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum
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Gold Leaf Sakuda Main Store
Gold Leaf Sakuda Main Store
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Tajima Gold Leaf Crafts
Tajima Gold Leaf Crafts
Gold leaf for daily life
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Gold leaf jewelry Gold-Knot
Gold leaf jewelry Gold-Knot
Gold-Knot / Gold Leaf Jewelry Turns Kanazawa Craft into Fashion Statement
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A very accessible gold leaf workshop, just a few blocks from Kenrokuen Garden
A very accessible gold leaf workshop, just a few blocks from Kenrokuen Garden
There are many stylish designs to choose from and craft a souvenir of your own
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【Higashi Chaya District】~Goldleaf Workshop~ Design it yourself. Anyone can participate.
【Higashi Chaya District】~Goldleaf Workshop~ Design it yourself. Anyone can participate.
Observe up close the goldleaf work by artisans. price:1,000JPY~, Duration:60min
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Enjoy a gold leaf workshop, one of the city’s top handicrafts, right in the center of Kanazawa
Enjoy a gold leaf workshop, one of the city’s top handicrafts, right in the center of Kanazawa
Use one of the lightest and most glittery materials on earth to create a piece of your own
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Gold leaf pasting experience
Gold leaf pasting experience
Traditional crafts
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【Gold leaf workshop】Let's try making your own gold leaf products!
【Gold leaf workshop】Let's try making your own gold leaf products!
In the hands-on-experience section, you can make your own gold leaf product in a relaxed atmosphere.
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  • Imai Kinpaku Main Store
  • Gold Leaf Kanazawa Katani
  • Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum
  • Gold Leaf Sakuda Main Store
  • Tajima Gold Leaf Crafts
  • Gold leaf jewelry Gold-Knot
  • Enjoy a gold leaf workshop, one of the city’s top handicrafts, right in the center of Kanazawa
  • 【Higashi Chaya District】~Goldleaf Workshop~ Design it yourself. Anyone can participate.
  • A very accessible gold leaf workshop, just a few blocks from Kenrokuen Garden
  • Gold leaf pasting experience
  • 【Gold leaf workshop】Let's try making your own gold leaf products!

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