Create your own traditional Japanese umbrella (wagasa) in a hands-on workshop led by skilled artisans in Kanazawa's historic Higashi Chaya District. Choose your favorite washi paper and experience the traditional techniques used... More

Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like yours that offers you a chance to truly experience Japan's tradi... More

This is a Kanazawa-only craft bonsai experience using rare black-glazed tile pots handcrafted by Hokuriku’s only onigawara artisan. More than a simple workshop, this experience invites travelers to help preserve Kanazawa’s tra... More

Introduction to Kaga Yuzen — A brief overview of the history and five signature colors of Kaga Yuzen dyeing Coloring demonstration — Watch an artisan demonstrate the "sashi-iro" hand-painting technique Hands-on painting — Us... More