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5 out of 5 average rating, 560 reviews

Traditional Kintsugi in the city of Gold

An authentic repair technique with natural material Urushi(poison ivy)and Gold. Take a brief journey of Kintsugi, hands-on practice on some potteries, and try gold application on a little souvenir.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour by Local & Photoshoot

Walking tour with a professional local guide and photographer to explore Kanazawa’s samurai heritage at Kanazawa Castle, religious sites at Oyama Shrine, and seafood culture from Omicho Market.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Experience in Kanazawa: Creating kintsugi accessories from broken pottery

We will use Kutaniyaki pottery fragments that were broken in the Noto Peninsula earthquake to create a one-of-a-kind kintsugi accessory. This is an experience where even beginners can enjoy creating an accessory while listening to stories about the history of Kutaniyaki, a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture, the philosophy behind kintsugi, and thoughts on reconstruction after the earthquake. You can take the finished accessory home with you. Instagram 　 https://www.instagram.com/kanazawasakura7

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviews

Meet Kanazawa’s culture in a department store

Explore Kanazawa’s local food, crafts, and souvenirs inside Meitetsu M’za. Discover hidden gems in the depachika with a guided walk and learn about the city’s refined tastes and traditions.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

Sushi & Kanazawa Cooking Class Ai Translation

Learn sushi, dashi, and local Kanazawa dishes from a second-generation master chef with real-time AI translation near the station. Fun, easy, and beginner-friendly! Supports many languages.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Kanazawa Night Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts

Explore Kanazawa after dark—silent samurai lanes, lantern‑lit geisha streets, and riverside views. Hear warm, clear stories that bring the city’s history to life at night.

5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Learn the way of tea in Kanazawa with an expert

Enjoy a unique Matcha experience in an old house at a historic Geisha town of Kanazawa. Red wall welcoming you into a traditional room, from where you can enjoy the unique view of the Geisha District

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Kanazawa Geisha Night Secrets: Hidden Lanes

Explore Kanazawa’s geisha districts by night—lantern-lit lanes, riverside paths, and Utasu Shrine—while learning true geisha origins, clients, Edo history, correcting stereotypes, and hidden stories.

5 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Immerse yourself in the Way of Tea

Experience the history and spirituality of matcha in a cozy, traditional tea house. Of course you can have it, make it and share it . I would happily share several tips that are useful for you.