Museum
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
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Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum delves into the intricate world of gold leaf production, a craft for which Kanazawa is world-renowned. The museum displays tools, historical documents, and exquisite gold-leafed objects, from lacquerware to modern art. Visitors can watch artisans beat gold into ultra-thin sheets in live demonstrations, and even try their hand at applying gold leaf to a small item in a workshop. The experience reveals why 99% of Japan's gold leaf comes from this region.
Don't miss
- Live gold-beating demonstrations showing how gold is pounded to 1/10,000th of a millimeter
- A hands-on workshop where you can apply gold leaf to a postcard or small box
- Exquisite gold-leafed artifacts, including a replica of a golden tea room
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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