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