Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum

金沢市立安江金箔工芸館

4.0Est. 90Kanazawa, Chubu

Overview

Japan's only gold leaf museum with historically contextualized application workshops.

The only museum in Japan dedicated entirely to gold leaf craft, tracing Kanazawa's kinpaku history from the Edo period. Workshops on the museum floor teach gold leaf application with historical context you won't get at commercial studios.

Local tips

Visit the museum exhibits first (2nd floor). The workshop becomes more meaningful with historical context.

Practical info

Japanese name: 金沢市立安江金箔工芸館
Nearest station: Kenroku-en Shuttle Bus Stop (20 min walk)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: Book workshops through the studio's website or by phone at least 1-2 days ahead. Walk-in possible on quiet weekdays.

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