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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Omicho Market
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Wajima Kobo Nagaya
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Kutani-yaki Kiln Exhibition Hall
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Kiriko Art Museum
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Wajima Morning Market
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Higashi Chaya District
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Kenroku-en Garden
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Hashitate
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Yamanaka-za Theater
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Kakusenkei
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Kaga cuisine
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D. T. Suzuki Museum
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Kutaniyaki（Ishikawa Prefecture Kutaniyaki Art Museum）
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Notojima Cycling Tour
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Noto Satoyama Airport
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Kanazawa Station
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Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces
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Yamanaka Onsen (Hot Springs)
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Natadera Temple
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Ipponsugi-dori Street
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
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Naga-machi Bukeyashiki District(Nagamachi Samurai Residences District)
