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Ishikawa
Yamanaka lacquerware Urushino Utsuwa Asada
This facility produces and sells traditional Yamanaka lacquerware in its own workshop, and also offers hands-on experiences like painting everyday items such as chopsticks and bowls. "Urushi Painting Experience" (around 40 to 50 minutes) lets you freely decorate finished lacquerware, with friendly guides on hand to support you—making it easy even for children to enjoy. For those less confident with drawing, the Wipe Lacquer Experience is a great alternative. The beautifully crafted, easy-to-use pieces have received awards such as "2019 Good Design Award", making souvenir shopping here a real pleasure. If you’re visiting Ishikawa, this is a memorable way to engage with Japanese tradition.
Touching local crafts is also a fun way to spend a rainy day. There are many workshops where you can experience making things such as pottery, glass crafts, and perfume making, and if you try this as a family or couple, it will be an opportunity to discover a surprising side of your family or partner. The results were better than I expected, given the instructions from the instructor. Of course, each piece is a one-of-a-kind piece. It's sure to be a treasure.
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Animal Café 百奇夜行
"Animal Café Hyakki Yakō", located near the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa , is a café where you can meet 70 animals representing about 40 different species. You can encounter animals such as dogs, cats, sloths, red-spotted genets, and Sundas slow lorises, and enjoy a relaxing time seeing and interacting with them. The café offers a wide variety of food and drinks, with its original dorayaki being a must-try for lunch. At night, you can savor meat dishes made from crocodile and kangaroo along with a selection of alcoholic beverages, making it a unique experience for those seeking something different in Kanazawa.
MONSTAR金沢店
At "MONSTAR Kanazawa," located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, you can freely paint a plain bear doll and create your own bear art. The facility also features rabbits and other charming elements, making it an enjoyable experience for both children and adults. A perfume-making experience is also available, offering a perfect opportunity to create lasting memories—whether visiting alone, as a couple, or with family.
Harara Craft
"Harara Craft", located in Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, offers a wide range of adorable handmade crafts. Visitors can enjoy various crafting experiences including dome flower arrangements, herbariums, candles, and tile crafts. One of the main attractions is the opportunity to freely use the wide selection of flowers and tile materials. Visitors can participate without bringing anything, and in about an hour, people of all ages, from children to adults, can create something and take it home the same day. It’s perfect for families and couples looking to create lasting memories during their trip.
手作り指輪 silo（しろ）
This is an experience workshop where you can make a one-of-a-kind ring in a renovated 100-year-old stone storehouse. The bright, white-toned interior is reminiscent of an art museum, and you can relax and enjoy the experience sitting at one of the tables or sofas. The simple process of hammering the ring and spreading it out to create a pattern is easy for anyone, from children to adults, to participate in, and the experience takes about 60 minutes. The ring is ready to take home immediately after the experience, making it an ideal keepsake from the trip.
金箔屋さくだ 本店
Located approximately a 3-minute walk from the iconic cultural district "Higashi Chaya-gai," the long-established "Kinpakuya Sakuda Main Store" offers gold leaf application experiences open to all. Participants can choose from nine items—such as chopsticks, round plates, compact mirrors, and hand mirrors—and complete a gold leaf piece in roughly 60 minutes. Finished works can be taken home immediately, making the activity popular across all ages. Sessions are held four times daily and require advance reservation.
山中塗 うるしの器あさだ
This facility produces and sells traditional Yamanaka lacquerware in its own workshop, and also offers hands-on experiences like painting everyday items such as chopsticks and bowls. "Urushi Painting Experience" (around 40 to 50 minutes) lets you freely decorate finished lacquerware, with friendly guides on hand to support you—making it easy even for children to enjoy. For those less confident with drawing, the Wipe Lacquer Experience is a great alternative. The beautifully crafted, easy-to-use pieces have received awards such as "2019 Good Design Award", making souvenir shopping here a real pleasure. If you’re visiting Ishikawa, this is a memorable way to engage with Japanese tradition.
