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