Craft Experience Tour

Roll your sleeves up and let your creativity flow as you explore this mecca of Japanese handicraft. Over the course of this 3-day tour, you’ll explore Kanazawa’s historic sights, engage with the local artist community as you create pieces of your own, and cook a meal of classic Japanese dishes using fresh ingredients purchased from the city’s bustling central market. You’ll need all five of your senses during this deep dive into Kanazawa’s craft and culinary culture.

3 days / 2 nights

From $2,100 per person

After arriving, spend the afternoon with a local guide exploring Kanazawa’s classic sights. With its white-walled castle and historic geisha district lined with neat rows of wooden teahouses, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time as you stroll around this charming city.

After showing you his workshop, tools, and private collection of intricately woven crafts, a local bamboo craftsman will guide you in making a simple basket of your own. In the afternoon, head to a local pottery factory where you’ll have a chance to observe masters at work before making a small piece yourself.

Accompany a local food guide to Omicho Market, where locals have gone for the city’s freshest ingredients for over two centuries. Bring your haul back to a kitchen classroom where your guide will show you how to prepare a tasty and healthy Japanese meal. When plates are cleaned and appetites are sated, return to Kanazawa Station to catch a train to your next destination.

Logistics

Pricing from $2,100 / person

• The price shown above is calculated based on the two people traveling.

• The price includes select meals, all activities, guides, accommodation, and transfers.

• Our Ishikawa tours are customizable, so all itineraries and price quotes are uniquely tailored to our guests.

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