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Kanazawa City is the city with the largest production of gold leaf in Japan. There are facilities and shops in the city where you can enjoy gold leaf, such as gold leaf pasting experiences, gold leaf sweets, and gold leaf face masks. This time, we will introduce some shops where you can enjoy gold leaf to your heart's content.
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Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa
All tourist spots in Kanazawa City are within walking distance
Omicho Market is within a 1-minute walk, making it a convenient base for sightseeing in Kanazawa.
We welcome you with colorful flowers and Kaga Temari art.
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What is Kanazawa leaf?
Most of the gold leaf produced in Japan is gold leaf from Kanazawa , known as " Kanazawa foil."
*From January 1, 2026, Kanazawa will account for 100% of domestic gold leaf production.
Humidity is essential for producing gold leaf, and Kanazawa has a high humidity level of 70% throughout the year, making it ideal for gold leaf production.
This time, we will introduce shops where you can experience gold leaf making and purchase gold leaf products.
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Table of Contents
- Hakuza Main Store
- Hakuza Hikarigura
- Gold Leaf Shop Sakuda Main Store
- Gold leaf pasting experience at Kanazawa Katani
- Tajima Gold Leaf Crafts
- Hakuichi Main Store Hakukokan
- summary
Hakuza Main Store
This is the main store of Hakuza, which carries on the tradition of "traditional gold leaf and bordered" gold leaf.
You can see the "Golden Tea House," which is finished with approximately 40,000 pieces of gold leaf with borders, the same type of gold leaf used to restore national treasures.
Experience content
At Hakuza Main Store, you can experience making gold leaf.
You can choose from three plans to suit your needs.
| Experience Plan | Fee | Travel time | remarks |
| Light Plan | 1,980 yen | Approximately 30 minutes | Easy to do plan |
| Standard Plan | 6,600 yen | Approximately 60 minutes | A plan to experience three different crafts |
| Master Plan | 16,500 yen | Approximately 90 minutes | A plan to experience making gold leaf with a gold leaf craftsman |
Store Information
Address: 1-30-4 Moriyama , Kanazawa City
Contact: 076-251-8941
Business hours: 9:00 - 17:30
Closed: December 31st and January 1st
*Please note that we will be operating on shorter hours (9:30am - 5pm) on January 2nd and 3rd during the New Year holidays, so please be careful if you have plans to go sightseeing.
means of transportation
◇ Walk : Approximately 20 minutes
◇ Car
Travel time: Approximately 5 minutes
Parking: Free parking available
*The parking lot has space for 6 cars, so if it is full please use the nearby coin parking lot.
◇ Taxi
Travel time: Approximately 5 minutes
Fare: Approximately 600 yen one way
◇ Bus
Boarding: "Musashi-ga-tsuji/Omicho Market (Kanazawa Hakoma-mae)"
Getting off at: “Mount Higashiyama”
Approximately 6 minutes walk from the bus stop where you got off
Fare: 240 yen one way
Hakuza Hikarigura
This gold leaf specialty store makes use of the teahouse architecture in Higashi Chaya District.
You can enjoy the unique world of gold leaf in a tasteful space.
Featured Products
①Golden baked goods
This is a luxurious cake boldly decorated with dazzling gold leaf.
There are two types: chocolate cake and matcha cake with dainagon beans.
②Haku plum wine
This is a luxurious plum wine made using plums from Noto.
Store Information
Address: 1-13-18 Mount Higashiyama , Kanazawa City
Contact: 076-251-8930
Business hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Closed: Open all year round
*Hakuza training center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
means of transportation
We will tell you how to get there from our hotel.
◇ Walking : Approximately 15 minutes
◇ Car
Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes
Parking: Please use the nearby paid parking lot.
◇ Taxi
Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes
Price: Approximately 700 yen
◇ Bus
Boarding: "Musashi-ga-tsuji/Omicho Market (Kanazawa Hakoma-mae)"
Get off at: Hashibacho (Kazuecho/Higashi Chaya District)
Approximately 6 minutes walk from the bus stop where you got off
Fare: 210 yen one way
Gold Leaf Shop Sakuda Main Store
In addition to the gold leaf application experience, there is also a selection of gold leaf cosmetics and crafts available for purchase.
Experience content
The experience fee varies depending on the item.
| Experience content | Fee |
| wooden chopsticks | 1,430 yen |
| Small cherry blossom box made of resin | 2,310 yen |
| Compact mirror | 2,420 yen |
| 2 pencils 2B lead | 1,430 yen |
There are other experience plans available, so please check the official website for details.
Store Information
Address: 1-3-27 Mount Higashiyama , Kanazawa City , 920-0831
Contact: 076-251-6777
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
*Please note that opening hours may vary depending on the season.
Experience time: Approximately 60 minutes
Closed: Open all year round
Other: After the experience, you will receive a coupon ticket for 10% off in-store purchases.
"Kinpakuya Sakuda" has several stores in Higashi Chaya District, so be sure to stop by to commemorate your visit.
* Advance reservations are required. Same-day reservations must be made by phone.
means of transportation
We will tell you how to get there from our hotel.
◇ Walk : Approximately 20 minutes
◇ Car
Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes
Parking: Free parking available
*The parking lot has space for 6 cars, so if it is full please use the nearby coin parking lot.
◇ Taxi
Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes
Price: Approximately 700 yen
◇ Bus
Boarding: "Musashi-ga-tsuji/Omicho Market (Kanazawa Hakoma-mae)"
Get off at: Hashibacho (Kazuecho/Higashi Chaya District)
Approximately 6 minutes walk from the bus stop where you got off
Price: 210 yen
Gold leaf pasting experience at Kanazawa Katani
We are a gold leaf manufacturer in Kanazawa with a 100-year history.
Staff will provide one-on-one instruction, so even beginners can enjoy the experience.
Experience content
To finish off the gold leaf, you can add colorful metallic powder to make it sparkle.
| Experience content | Experience fee | remarks |
| Straps (2 pieces) | 1,900 yen | You can make two dishes in one experience. |
| Clear straps (2 pieces) | 2,300 yen | You can make two dishes in one experience. |
| Plate (1 piece) | 2,100 yen | It is a flat plate |
There are other experience plans available, so please check the official website for details.
Store Information
Address: 6-33 Shimoshinmachi , Kanazawa City
Contact: 076-231-1566
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (experience reservations accepted until 16:00)
Closed: New Year's holiday (12/30 - 1/4)
means of transportation
We will tell you how to get there from our hotel.
◇ Walk : Approximately 12 minutes
◇ Car
Duration: Approximately 4 minutes
Parking: Free parking available
*There is parking for 5 cars, so if it is full please use the nearby coin parking lot.
◇ Taxi
Duration: Approximately 4 minutes
Fare: Approximately 600 yen one way
◇ Bus
Boarding: "Musashi-ga-tsuji/Omicho Market (Kanazawa Hakoma-mae)"
Get off at: Owaricho-A
Approximately 1 minute walk from the bus stop where you got off
Fare: 210 yen one way/approximately 1 minute
Tajima Gold Leaf Crafts
This long-established gold leaf store offers a Toyotomi range of products, from traditional masterpieces to gold leaf crafts for everyday use.
Experience content
You can try applying gold leaf to your favorite items.
You can take home the items you create on the day.
| Experience content | Fees and travel time | remarks |
| Gold leaf round trinket box (die-cut sticker) | 2,300 yen, approximately 45 minutes | It is a small round box for storing small items. |
| Gold leaf chopsticks | 2,000 yen, approximately 45 minutes | These chopsticks can be used in everyday life. |
| Gold leaf oval | 1,500 yen, approximately 30 minutes | This is a popular good luck charm among men and children. |
There are other experience plans available, so please check the official website for details.
Store Information
Address: 11-1 Musashicho, Kanazawa City
Contact: 076-201-8486
Business hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Tuesdays (closed in summer and winter), New Year's holidays
*Advance reservations are required for this experience.
Please make a reservation by phone or through the store's official website.
means of transportation
It is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel.
Hakuichi Main Store Hakukokan
It is one of the largest "experience-based gold leaf museums" in Japan.
Experience content
At Hakuichi, you can experience gold leaf making at the main store and at Bikazari Asano in Higashi Chaya District.
There are also plans that allow you to tour a factory or experience a historic teahouse building.
| Experience plan name | Fee | Travel time | remarks |
| Gold Leaf Experience Plan | Starting from 2,000 yen (price varies depending on the accessories used) | Approximately 30 to 90 minutes | You can experience gold leaf pasting and gold leaf transfer. There are two courses to choose from for the gold leaf pasting experience: the Master Course and the Hermit Course. |
| Leaf transfer experience | 2,000 yen | Approximately 10 to 20 minutes | This is a valuable experience that can only be had at Hakuichi. |
| Hakuichi Cultural Tourism Plan | 16,500 yen (includes teahouse architecture tour, matcha tea and sweets) | Approximately 90 to 120 minutes | You can experience making gold leaf crafts in a teahouse building with over 200 years of history. |
Depending on the plan, same-day reservations are possible if there is availability, but we generally recommend making a reservation in advance.
*Please make your reservation for the Kanazawa Cultural Experience Plan at least 7 days in advance.
For more details, please check the official website using the button below.
Store Information
Address: 2-1-1 Morito, Kanazawa City
Contact: 076-240-8911
Business hours: [Shop] 9:00-18:00
[Cafe, experience center] 9:00-17:00
*Winter business hours: 9:00-17:00 (December 1st to the end of February)
Regular holiday: January 1st
means of transportation
We will tell you how to get there from our hotel.
◇Car
Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes
Parking: Free parking available
◇Taxi
Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes
Fare: Approximately 2,700 yen one way
◇ Bus (Hokuriku Railroad Group buses only)
Boarding point: "Musashi-ga-tsuji/Omicho Market (in front of Ichibakan)"
Getting off: “Yaki-A”
Approximately 15 minutes on foot from the bus stop where you got off
Fare: 390 yen one way / approx. 31 minutes
summary
This time we introduced gold leaf, which you can enjoy seeing and touching in Kanazawa City.
You can also try sprinkling gold leaf powder on your coffee in the lobby of our hotel.
I hope your trip to Kanazawa will be a bright and enjoyable memory.
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