Hakuza Hikarikura

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A shop located in the “Higashi Chaya District” in Kanazawa, Ishikawa which conveys the charms pure gold, platinum, and other metal leaf objects. The tea house-style shop is filled with metal leaf bowls, accessories, bags, and other modern items for use in everyday life. The shop also sells a variety of original gold leaf good luck charms and other items, making it a popular destination for those seeking a present that is above the ordinary. The “Ogon no Kura,” a kura-style warehouse building in the back of the shop covered in gold-platinum leaf, is a must-see.

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Higashiyama 1-13-18 Map
Area: Around Higashi Chaya District Area
Phone: 0762518930
Hours: 9:30-18:00 (until 17:30 in winter)

*For the time being, we will operate with shortened hours as below.
9:30-17:30
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Not available
※Use public and private parking lots near Higashi Chaya District.
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, others)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Gold leaf workshop

Reviewed : 2019.11.20

When we arrived in Kanazawa we hadnt 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...
Don’t miss the gold leaf house!

Reviewed : 2018.08.24

Kanazawa produces 99% of Japan’s gold leaf. Hakuza produces gold leaf used for the restoration of fine arts and national treasures of Japan. The shop provides all kinds of gold-leaf souvenirs, but...
Gold leaf

Reviewed : 2018.06.27

Real gold, how the sheets are made. More interesting is the products made from the gold leaf. Good to see the dedication to craftsmanship. Also I now know the gold leaf for the Golden Temple in...