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Home/Destinations/Kanazawa/Gold Leaf & Crafts

Gold Leaf & Crafts Tours

The city of gold: Kanazawa produces almost all of Japan’s gold leaf, and hands-on workshops let you apply gold leaf to your own keepsake, alongside lacquerware and craft experiences. A uniquely Kanazawa souvenir.

132 tours · prices per person, book with partner

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
5.0(5,288)·9h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
4.9(925)·5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
4.9(498)·2h 30min–3h
from$60/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
5.0(396)·7 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
5.0(345)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
4.9(216)·2–5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!
Kanazawa
Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!
5.0(210)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks
4.9(202)·2h 30min
from$104/ person
via Viator
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
4.9(139)·9 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse
Kanazawa
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse
5.0(131)·4–5 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.9(120)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
5.0(110)·2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
Kanazawa
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
4.9(104)·9 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
Kanazawa
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
4.9(103)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa
4.9(101)·8h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
5.0(66)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
4.7(66)·1h 30min–3h
from$19/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
4.9(66)·4 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts
4.9(62)·2h–2h 20min
from$42/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Private Tour: Highlights of an Old Samurai Town
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private Tour: Highlights of an Old Samurai Town
5.0(47)·7 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Ninja Temple Ticket Included & Geisha District Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Ninja Temple Ticket Included & Geisha District Tour
4.7(46)·2 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Private Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Private Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
5.0(35)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
5.0(35)·1h 10min
from$64/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
4.8(34)·4h 20min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-3 hrs
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-3 hrs
4.8(26)·2–3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Try Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple
Kanazawa
Try Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple
5.0(26)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Highlights, Curated: Gardens, Craft & Geisha District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Highlights, Curated: Gardens, Craft & Geisha District
4.8(25)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide
5.0(21)·7 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Colors of Kanazawa (Traditional Crafts and Gardens)
Kanazawa
Colors of Kanazawa (Traditional Crafts and Gardens)
5.0(21)·3 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
4.7(15)·2h 30min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
Kanazawa
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
4.9(11)·2–6 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Gold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Gold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
4.6(10)·1 hour
from$43/ person
via Viator
Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft
Kanazawa
Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft
5.0(10)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Art : Long Tradition of Potter's Wheel Experience
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Art : Long Tradition of Potter's Wheel Experience
5.0(10)·1 hour
from$91/ person
via Viator
Kintsugi Experience in Kanazawa-Craft, Mindfulness & Wellness
Kanazawa
Kintsugi Experience in Kanazawa-Craft, Mindfulness & Wellness
4.6(7)·1h 15min
from$169/ person
via Viator
Day Tour from Kanazawa: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets and Ninja Star
Kanazawa
Day Tour from Kanazawa: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets and Ninja Star
5.0(7)·8h 30min
from$159/ person
via Viator
Private walking Tour of Kanazawa's Historical Districts 4h
Kanazawa
Private walking Tour of Kanazawa's Historical Districts 4h
5.0(7)·4 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour - Castle, Garden, Geisha District
−30%
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour - Castle, Garden, Geisha District
5.0(6)·4 hours
from$136$194/ person
via Viator
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting
Kanazawa
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting
5.0(4)·2–3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Local Food & Tea Culture Tour with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Local Food & Tea Culture Tour with Licensed Guide
5.0(3)·6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Day Tour Natadera Temple, Craft Village and Geisha Dance
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Day Tour Natadera Temple, Craft Village and Geisha Dance
5.0(3)·9 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Custom Private Tour Samurai History and Culture
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Custom Private Tour Samurai History and Culture
5.0(2)·2–6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District
5.0(1)·45 min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Shirakawa go and Takayama Private Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Shirakawa go and Takayama Private Tour
5.0(1)·4–12 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Private Walking Tour of Kanazawa's Crafts and local culture
Kanazawa
Private Walking Tour of Kanazawa's Crafts and local culture
5.0(1)·4–5 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Glass Art Workshop with Gallery Tour in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Glass Art Workshop with Gallery Tour in Kanazawa
1 hour
from$45/ person
via Viator
Gold Leaf Workshop and Culture Walk in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Gold Leaf Workshop and Culture Walk in Kanazawa
3 hours
from$253/ person
via Viator
Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot
Kanazawa
Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot
1h 30min
from$91/ person
via Viator

Gold Leaf & Crafts in Kanazawa — FAQ

Why is Kanazawa famous for gold leaf?
It produces around 99% of Japan’s gold leaf, a centuries-old craft.
Can you try gold-leaf crafts in Kanazawa?
Yes — workshops let you apply gold leaf to your own keepsake.
What crafts is Kanazawa known for?
Gold leaf, lacquerware, Kutani ceramics and silk dyeing.

More things to do in Kanazawa

Kenrokuen GardenGeisha DistrictsKanazawa CastleSamurai DistrictFood & Market