Top Ishikawa Prefecture Classes & Workshops

You can try coloring a pair of chopsticks or a spoon with Wajima-nuri's traditional technique, "Chinkin." Chinkin (Gold Inlay) is a traditional lacquerware technique of Wajima-nuri that Japan is proud of. The venue is the only museum in the world that exhibits lacquerware. Motifs are carved into the lacquered surface with special chisels, and a thin layer of lacquer is rubbed into the incised lines. Lastly, gold foil or colored dust is applied over the soft lacquer to form a contrast with the ground. You can color the chopsticks or the spoon with metal powder on which patterns are already engraved. It is an easy activity that even people with no experience can enjoy. It is an activity that even people with no experience can enjoy easily. ・You can learn the painting of “Chinkin,” a traditional technique of Wajima-nuri ・Also visit the exhibition gallery, the only museum in the world that displays lacquerware ・Take home the pair of chopsticks and the spoon from the workshop as souvenirs

Dress up like a Ninja and become a master of hiding! Come to our facility, located near to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, and get ready for a photo shoot using a Ninja costume. This activity includes the dressing experience, four photo shots taken by a professional photographer and two printed photo of your choice. Optionally, you can pay an extra fee to order more shots, printed photos or photo data.

Mizuhiki is one of the traditional crafts in Kanazawa. A Mizuhiki accessory is light and matches with many types of outfit. You just put it on and take it home so no room in your luggage is needed. It is also very popular as a gift from Japan to a friend or family.

It's a size that fits your finger perfectly, so it can be made and brought back on the day, so it's also highly recommended for people who came to Kanazawa for sightseeing. It also comes with a service that takes photos of the work you are working on and presents it, making it a reminder. The work time is also completed in about 20 minutes of one ring. A discount ticket for the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is also presented on foot.

You can choose your favorite kimono from 1500 kimonos and wear it. Not painful at all. There are kimonos for men up to 2 meters and for women up to 186 ㎝ Don't worry if you have large feet. There are Japanese style shoes up to 34㎝. The tea ceremony experience is privately held. You can also experience it in a chair. You can learn the tea ceremony takes place in any atmosphere, procedure, or behavior. If you have any questions, the teacher will answer you if you ask. You can have the experience of drinking the tea that the teacher has put in and make your own matcha.

Kanazawa is a city famous for their seafood, and locally grown Kaga vegetables. I will teach you how to make temari-sushi using fresh, local ingredients -- colorful sushi that will impress your family and friends! You can customize your toppings, and choose ingredients that you love, and I will show you tips and tricks for making instagram-worthy sushi! After we make our own (and take as many photos as possible!) we'll sit down for a sushi lunch, and a mini-tea ceremony afterwards. This experience includes all ingredients and cooking utensils.

Language barriers can make it overwhelming to explore Omicho Market alone. Get the most out of your visit, by discovering the market with a guide to translate, explain what different ingredients are, and help you find the freshest ingredients. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Kanazawa cooking class—make multiple dishes and best of all, eat them at the end of the class.