Experience traditional culture! Kaga Traditional Crafts Village “Yunokuni no Mori”

Located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, “Yunokuni no Mori” is a unique destination where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of Kaga’s traditional crafts. Spread across a vast area, the village features 11 themed buildings offering over 50 hands-on programs, all guided by local artisans. When you think of Kanazawa, gold leaf comes to mind! You can experience the culture and traditions of Kaga through various activities using gold leaf. At a thatched-roof building with over 100 years of history, you can enjoy Kaga tea and local sweets while admiring the seasonal scenery.

A Photogenic Heart-Shaped Window! Relax and Unwind in the Hall of Traditional Arts
A Cozy Rest in a Thatched-Roof Tea Room: Experience Kaga Flavor at Hojo-an
The Glitter of Kanazawa: Luxurious Gold Leaf Craft Experience
Try Wajima Lacquerware Engraving! Craft Japan’s Finest Lacquerware with Gold Inlay

A Photogenic Heart-Shaped Window! Relax and Unwind in the Hall of Traditional Arts

The "Hall of Traditional Arts" is a two-story, thatched-roof building radiating a warm, traditional Japanese ambiance. A heart-shaped window inside has become a popular photo spot, framing the ever-changing seasonal scenery outside. Autumn, in particular, offers an ideal time to capture stunning views of the fall foliage through this charming window.

A Cozy Rest in a Thatched-Roof Tea Room: Experience Kaga Flavor at Hojo-an

“方丈庵(Hojo-an),” the tea room housed in an Edo-period folk house, is a serene spot to savor the spirit of Kaga’s tea culture, which boasts a history of over 400 years. Here, you can enjoy matcha paired with Kanazawa’s renowned confections or sweets made with mochi and red bean paste. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of nature.

The Glitter of Kanazawa: Luxurious Gold Leaf Craft Experience

Gold leaf is one of Kanazawa’s signature products, celebrated worldwide for its thinness and brilliance. Under the guidance of skilled artisans, you can craft small items decorated with this exceptional material. Using top-grade gold leaf with a purity of over 95%, you can indulge in a lavish experience decorating plates or trays with radiant gold accents.

Try Wajima Lacquerware Engraving! Craft Japan’s Finest Lacquerware with Gold Inlay

Renowned as the pinnacle of Japanese lacquerware, Wajima lacquerware is prized for its beauty and durability. At Yunokuni no Mori, you can try your hand at “沈金(Chinkin),” the traditional technique of engraving and inlaying gold into lacquered items. Create practical yet elegant pieces such as chopsticks, bowls, or sake cups in this rare and memorable workshop.

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Address	Na-3-3 Awazu Onsen, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Official website	https://yunokuninomori.jp/

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