Try a gold-leaf workshop at Sakuda
Higashi Chaya District, Japan
At Sakuda's main shop near Higashi Chaya, you can decorate a small object using the extraordinarily thin gold leaf associated with Kanazawa. Choose an item such as chopsticks, a plate or a box, create a pattern with masking tape, then apply the leaf with guidance from staff. The process demands a gentle touch but is accessible to beginners. Your finished piece goes home with you, making this a practical introduction to one of the city's best-known crafts.