Location: Kanazawa
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Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi). It is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Restaurants in Kanazawa
1. MIKOTO Tea House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Matcha Tea Party Guests will select thick Matcha or light Matcha. The session begins at 9:00 in the morning on weekdays. Advanced reservation is required. In case of light Matcha, first bowl is ceremonially prepared by Mikoto Tea House and followingly each participant tries making him/her own bowl. Matcha is powdered green tea. We guarantee that you will be treated with the authentic Matcha of good quality. For further details, please see our website.
Reviewed By C8276AHmatts - Upper West Side, United States
Eriko-san’s tea ceremony was a highlight of our 10 days in Japan! Artful, unrushed, tranquil, cozy. On a small street in an understated house separate from Higashi Chaya and other touristy areas. Go out of your way to email and schedule with her and you won’t be disappointed.
2. Kanazawakomingeikaikan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
3. Sakuda Honten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By magnusems - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We learned how gold leaf is made from blocks of solid gold that are imported from other countries. It is an amazingly labour intensive process and very interesting. The shop sells beautiful objects, the staff very friendly. Together with a visit nearby of the Gold leaf museum with excellent movie about the process, we got a real good understanding and appreciation. Only missing is a film about the application on screens, lacquerware and others.
4. Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery, Kanazawa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery since 1625 is the oldest sake brewery in Kanazawa. We offer sake brewery tour (during October to April) and tastings (year-round) by a bilingual guide in English or French. Guests will enjoy a rare experience to discover how Junmai sake is made and how it tastes. Reservations are required in advance. To book the guided tour, please visit our website.
5. Lacquer Ware Nosaku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
6. Amanatto Kawamura
7. Hakuza Hikari Kura
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By SadieZ
When we arrived in Kanazawa we hadn't planned on doing anything with gold leaf, but after a stop at the gold leaf museum, we sought out Hakuza because as crafters we read that they did mini workshops. Hakuza advertises a number of gold leaf workshops a day. We turned up at the shop just after the time one would have started. They were more than happy for my friend and I to do the mini workshop (reasonably priced). We had a choice of gold leafing chopsticks or stencilling a black plate. We did the plate and it came out beautifully. Our instructor was super lovely, patient and helpful. We then went on to buy a few more trinkets in the store. The building, the store, the famous gold leaf wall were all very sparkky and blingy but really interesting with helpful smiley staff and there are some cute gold touches in unexpected places. I'd recommend the shop and/or workshop if you are passing through this popular district and have time to have a go at an ancient 'craft'.
8. Ishikawa Souvenirs and Gifts Shop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 104 reviews
The Kanko Bussankan Gift Shop & Activities is located close to Kenrokuen, one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. It is a commercial facility that offers local specialties and craft products such as confections that are famous or are produced by long-established shops, tsukuda-ni (seafood/meat/seaweed simmered in soy sauce and sugar), and traditional crafts.
9. Kanazawa Hyakubangai Shopping Center
10. Kanazawako Ikiiki Uoichi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
