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After the Noto earthquake, many of my grandfather’s beautiful Kutani ware pieces—vases, tea cups, and plates—were broken. I couldn’t throw them away because they held so many memories. Instead, I decided to give them a new life by transforming the fragments into unique accessories. As a former instructor of gold leaf art in Kanazawa, I’ve spent years working with gold, and its delicate beauty inspired this workshop. I hope you’ll enjoy the same sense of creativity and tradition. During the experience, you’ll also savor Ishikawa’s famous Kaga-bōcha tea, served on a 100-year-old Wajima lacquer tray, along with Kutani ware teacups that survived the quake. It’s a moment of history, craftsmanship, and hospitality—all in one experience.
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kintsugi class in Kanazawa
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Welcome to Omaezaki! People from the community around Omaezaki Port have come together to offer you a heartfelt local welcome. In towns across Japan, temples are a familiar part of daily life. On this experience, you will visit a temple that holds deep meaning for the local community. Guided by the head priest, try Zen meditation, learn the proper way to pay your respects, and enjoy a friendly talk offering insight into temple life and Japanese spirituality. Discover mizuhiki, the traditional decorative cord used in Japanese gift-giving, and try crafting your own design. Then experience the powerful rhythm of taiko—deeply connected to Japanese culture—by making your own drumsticks and playing the drums. We will also present a mini live performance by a professional taiko drummer. The performance right before your eyes is truly breathtaking! All of our staff are local residents, so you’ll also enjoy warm connections with the community and a genuine taste of everyday life in Omaezaki.
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Authentic Zen & Local Culture Experience from Omaezaki
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Experience the traditional Japanese metalworking technique known as “Tankin” by creating your own handmade ring. In this workshop, you can choose your preferred material, thickness, shape, and texture, then customize your ring using special hammers and tools to create unique patterns and finishes. The experience takes about one hour, and our staff will carefully guide you through each step of the process. We will also help you take memorable photos during the workshop. Skilled craftsmen will complete the final polishing and cleaning, ensuring your ring is beautifully finished. You can take your handmade ring home on the same day, making it a perfect souvenir or meaningful gift from Japan. Whether you join alone or with someone special, this workshop offers a fun and creative experience where you can craft a one-of-a-kind ring that reflects your personal style. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own ring and creating unforgettable memories in Japan!
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Private Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
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Try Calligraphy at a Beloved Local School in Kanazawa ( Near Ninja Temple ) Just ink, washi, and your hands. But the moment the brush touches the paper— you’ll feel it. A new side of Japan opens up. Our 100-year-old townhouse offers an authentic calligraphy experience. From basic brush strokes to your own final piece, a local calligraphy master will guide you step by step with care. Please note: On Thursdays and Saturdays after 3:00 PM, our local calligraphy class is in session, so you may occasionally see Japanese children nearby. This experience uses materials that contain animal-derived components.
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Try Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple
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In this work shop, you can make your own ring by using tools for hammer the texture. You will customize by choosing the material, texture, shape and thickness. We will support you until the end of the work shop! Skilled craftsmen will polish and clean the ring at the final process. The work shop takes around 1 hour and the ring can be taken home on the day! Please enjoy the experience of making your own ring with your precious person. Great recommendation for wedding rings(honeymoon) or souvenir trip.
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Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!
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Craft and Test Your Knife Under the guidance of skilled craftsmen, you'll forge a stunning Damascus kitchen knife. Once completed, you'll test its sharpness by cutting fresh vegetables, experiencing firsthand the exceptional quality of your creation. You may be amazed at just how sharp your knife is! Learn the Art of Sharpening Throughout the knife-making process, you'll learn the essential skill of knife sharpening. This knowledge ensures you can easily maintain the razor-sharp edge of your knife, keeping it in prime condition for years to come. Choose Your Perfect Knife Select from three distinct types of knives to craft: Japanese Damascus Kitchen Knife: Ideal for everyday culinary use. Folding Damascus Hunting Knife: A versatile and portable option for outdoor enthusiasts. Chinese Damascus Kitchen Knife: Perfect for traditional Chinese cooking techniques. (Note: Prices vary based on the type of knife chosen.) Join us for a memorable and educational experience.
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Damascus Knife Making Workshop: Make & Take Home Your Own Knife
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The only Kutani ceramic kiln in Kanazawa, opened in 1870 (Meiji 3). We make ceranics by manual from clay blending, shaping on the wheel to final coloring. We sell Kutani ware pottery made by our kiln, and also offer studio tours, pottery making and painting workshops. You will be able to enter the actual workshop and learn about the process and characteristics of Kutani ware. You will be able to feel the history of the old workshop and see things that you would not normally see. You can ask us about your interests individually.
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Kanazawa Art: Traditional Pottery Workplace Insights
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Would you like to experience making kumiko, a traditional Japanese woodworking technique? After learning about the history of Japanese architecture and the meaning behind the kumiko patterns from a master craftsman, you will enjoy a hands-on kumiko making experience. You can choose one from the two or three kumiko designs we have prepared. After the workshop, you will have the opportunity to tour a traditional Japanese shoin-zukuri room, where you can admire traditional Japanese woodwork and kumiko craftsmanship in the building's fixtures.
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Auspicious Kumiko Traditional Woodcraft Experience
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Step into a traditional Japanese shrine, a rare experience even for locals. Immerse yourself in crafting a beautiful windchime, a tangible reminder of your journey. This glass bell captures Japanese craftsmanship and resonates with memories of your adventure. Take it home, let its melodious chime echo your unforgettable Japanese escapade.
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DIY Japanese Wind-Chime Workshop
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Immerse yourself in the world of the samurai with a private swordsmanship lesson in Kanazawa City. Begin by changing into a traditional samurai kimono, setting the stage for an authentic experience. Under the guidance of a skilled sword master, learn the basics of swordsmanship in a private setting at an old temple. Discover the techniques and discipline that define this ancient art. Kanazawa, a samurai town with a history spanning 400 years, provides the perfect backdrop for this unique experience. Feel the spirit of the samurai as you train in this historic city. After your lesson, receive training photps to remember your experience. If needed, a guide can accompany you to provide interpretation, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.
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Samurai Swordsmanship Lesson at a rented temple
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The only Kutani ceramic kiln in Kanazawa, opened in 1870 (Meiji 3). We make ceranics by manual from clay blending, shaping on the wheel to final coloring. We sell Kutani ware pottery made by our kiln, and also offer studio tours, pottery making and painting workshops. You can try your hand at the potter's wheel using Kutani ware clay. Kutani ware clay is made from a ceramic stone called "porcelain clay," which is very fine and has a unique texture. The clay is very fine and has a unique feel to it. Unlike ordinary pottery clay, it can be difficult to work with, but the potter will guide you through the process until the finished product is ready. The finished product will be sent to you in about five months.
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Kanazawa Art : Long Tradition of Potter's Wheel Experience
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Create a unique souvenir of your time in Japan in this small-group mizuhiki workshop in Kanazawa. A traditional Kanazawa craft, mizuhiki is the art of Japanese paper twisted into cords and is a popular gift. In this workshop, you can make accessories such as earrings, a necklace, or a hair accessory—each are light and easy to fit in your luggage.
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Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft
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Using pre-cut masking tape stencils in various beautiful designs, you'll apply authentic gold leaf to create your own unique artwork. This beginner-friendly workshop allows you to master this centuries-old Japanese craft technique while surrounded by the traditional architecture and atmosphere of one of Japan's most preserved historic districts.
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Gold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
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Originating from Kanazawa, Kutani ware is a distinctive style of Japanese porcelain famous for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. As the only Kutani ware kiln in the city, Kutani Kosen Kiln, established in 1870, remains one of the most revered ceramic studios in the region. The kiln produces exquisite handcrafted pottery using time-honored techniques, with skilled craftsmen specializing in the delicate art of painting and glazing. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the drawing techniques on Kutani ware. During this approx. 1 hour workshop, you will sketch and draw your design on a blank vessel and select your preferable colors from the Japanese pallette for your design before the workshop is concluded. Later, your work will be completed by a skilled craftsmen based on your selected colors by using traditional Kutani pigments. After painting, the piece will be fired in the kiln and shipped to you within about three months (shipping fee is at your expense).
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Kanazawa Art Traditional Drawing on Kutani-ware Ceramics
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I have provided one of the most popular samurai experience at Japan. Over 5,000 people have enjoyed with rating 4.99 stars during 8 years!! Also appearing on the official Olympic channel You will gain more awareness about your body and mind, through practicing swordsmanship, physical exercises from ancient Japanese tradition, meditation. It will be held in the most beautiful natural setting in Japan. Sounds play a critical role in this program. All things, including humans and objects, are said to emit vibrations and sounds. We will shower you with healing sounds. The healing sounds will purify you, while the sounds of flute and energizes you. There also will be playing music improvised on the spot for you along with authentic sword dance, that will reach your soul and ignite your heart.
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Samurai Nature Retreat
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Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like ours that offers you a chance to truly experience Kanazawa's traditional arts in the form of Maki-e lacquerware, as well as an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the artisan who has dedicated their life to making it. The translator will be there to ensure that the communication between you and the artist is as smooth as possible, and you will be able to bring home with you a lacquerware that you make yourself!
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Maki-e Lacquerware Workshop Kanazawa Cultural Experience
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Echizen ware, which was born in the Heian period, is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan that still continues to produce pottery. Soil that contains a lot of iron has a distinctive red-black color on its surface. This time we will take you to a workshop where Echizen ware is made. You can also view artworks by Taro Okamoto and others at the Echizen Ceramics Village, and learn about the history of Echizen ware at the Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum. Echizen Old Kiln Museum Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum is a museum that opened in 2017. In addition to the Echizen ware museum, there is also the ``Old Mizuno Family Residence,'' an old folk house from Fukui that was relocated, and a full-fledged tea room. Echizen Pottery Village A hands-on museum of Echizen ware. There are many works of art in the facility. Sometimes it's simple pottery for everyday use, sometimes it's a surprising work of art. Why not enjoy Echizen ware, which has many different faces, with all five senses?
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Private Art & Craft Pottery Activity in Echizen
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Experience traditional calligraphy in this beautiful building. Enjoy a delicious local meal for lunch. If you wish, we can frame your calligraphy work for an additional fee. In the afternoon, you can visit the traditional Otaki Shrine and pray for improvement in your handwriting.
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Echizen Washi Calligraphy Experience
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Let's share knowledge such as the history of Japanese architecture, the construction of Japanese houses, and how to use carpentry tools with 58 years of carpentry experience. ・We will respond individually to a small number of people. ( Basically, we recruit 2 people, but if there are more than 3 people in the same group, consultation is required) ・You can learn the construction of wooden Japanese houses. ・You can learn how to use carpentry tools. ・If you participate in this activity, you will be the next precious successor of Japanese carpenters!
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Wajima: Learn Japanese architecture and build Japanese houses.
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Private Japanese dance lesson taught by a highly skilled female instructor with over 8 years of cultural arts experience in Japan and the U.S. Supported by a certified kimono dresser and cultural arts specialist who provides English interpretation throughout the lesson Ideal for international guests, beginners, families, and especially children Learn refined traditional dance movements and perform a complete short piece Dances taught (by difficulty): “Sakura Sakura,” “Haru yo Koi,” “Togetsukyo” Includes yukata dressing, tabi socks, and all dance props—adjusted for choreography and comfort Held at Hagijian, a beautiful traditional Japanese house with a tea room Enjoy a vast 700‑tsubo Japanese garden and breathtaking hilltop views Immersive cultural experience combining dance, kimono, and Japanese aesthetics Perfect for couples, families, small groups, and culture‑focused travelers Maximum group size:
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Uenohara Japanese Private Dance Experience
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Experience the magic of Gujo Hachiman, the heart of Japan’s most enduring summer dance tradition. This private tour takes you through the charming, water-filled streets of this historic castle town, leading to an exclusive, English-guided Gujo Odori lesson. Unlike standard tours, you won't just watch; you will learn the authentic steps and the deep cultural meanings behind the movements from a local expert. This immersive experience is perfect for culture enthusiasts, families, and travelers seeking a deep, rhythmic connection with Japanese folk heritage in an intimate setting. - Join a 400-year-old Bon Dance tradition alongside local people - Private experience for your group — from couples to families up to 6 - Introduction to the history and music of Gujo Odori - Dance practice session - Get dressed in a yukata and geta clogs - Walk through the historic castle town of Gujo-Hachiman at night
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Private English Gujo Odori Tour with Local Guide
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Japanese Wedding Kimono Photoshoot Experience 白無垢&袴 “Dress in traditional Japanese wedding attire — the elegant shiromuku and montsuki hakama — and have your once-in-a-lifetime moments captured by a professional photographer, creating timeless memories to cherish forever.” On clear days, you can enjoy a photoshoot at a scenic location overlooking Mt. Fuji. This is an experience wearing a white wedding kimono and hakama.
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Japanese Wedding Kimono Photoshoot Experience
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Step into a renovated Kanazawa townhouse and immerse yourself in the world of glass art. Begin with a guided tour of the gallery, where the artist will introduce you to their works and share the stories behind them. Next, head to the workshop and learn about the glass-making process through videos and real-life examples. Discover the intricacies of hot work, kiln work, and cold work, and gain a deeper appreciation for the craft. Finally, create your own glass art piece. Choose your design, draw it on the glass, and use a sandblasting machine to carve it. Watch as your design emerges, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that you can take home.
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Glass Art Workshop with Gallery Tour in Kanazawa
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Experience the artistry of Yamanaka Shikki, one of Japan’s most prestigious traditional crafts. This immersive program offers a rare, close-up look at the intricate production process, accompanied by an insightful guide to its rich history and time-honored techniques. After the tour, unleash your creativity with a hands-on painting session using authentic urushi (lacquer). Unlike standard workshops, this special program allows you to use a variety of vibrant colors. Whether you choose to recreate timeless Japanese motifs or design something entirely original, you’ll enjoy a perfect blend of tradition and self-expression.
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Yamanaka Lacquerware Painting Workshop
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