Artisan Tours
What to Expect
Experience exclusive access to world-renowned Japanese Artists on our Artisan Tours. Get a private insight into the most impressive artists in Kanazawa. Kanazawa tours provide exclusive one-to-one access for our guests. Sit down and have tea with one of the masters and hear the exhilarating explanation about their work and inspiration. Our tours cover Ceramics, Kaga Yuzen (Kimono Dyeing), Wagasa (Traditional Japanese Umbrella), Lacquerware, Kintsugi (Golden Joinery) and Kaga-nui (Kaga Embroidery). This tour is a great opportunity to get a deep insight into this UNESCO city of Arts and Crafts.
Tour includes transport, additional entrance fees and lunch(Full Day Tour)
Departure Details
- Our Guide will collect you from your Hotel lobby or stated location within Kanazawa.
- Days: Monday to Sunday
- Starting Times: 08:30 / 13:30
- Return to your Hotel or desired location in Kanazawa
Our Guide will collect you from your Hotel lobby or stated location within Kanazawa.
Days: Monday to Sunday
Starting times: 08:30 or 13.30
Return to your Hotel or desired location in Kanazawa
Included:
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Exclusive one-to-one access to Artisans
- Entrance Fees to additional Sites
- Transportation
- Full Day Tour (Lunch Included)
Excluded:
- Half-Day Tour Lunch (Not included)
Sakiko Morita
Wagasa (Japanese Umbrella)
Sakiko offers an immersive experience in her workshop, which includes the application of Washi paper to the bamboo and a detailed explanation of the art and its history.
Toshio Ohi
Ohi-ware Ceramics
Ohi-san is the 11th generation of Ceramic masters to take the name Chozaemon; a name that has been passed down through his family for over 350 years.
Hisatsune
Kaga Yuzen
Hisatsune-san is a renowned Kimono designer in Kanazawa. Winning several awards for his unique style of Kaga Yuzen (Kimono Dyeing) in Japan and Europe.
Hirotake Imanishi
Kutani Ceramicist
Japanese ceramicist Hirotake Imanishi is an exciting young artist from Nara, who, after graduating with a Ph.D in molecular Biology, moved to Kanazawa to study ceramics.
Masanobu Ohta
Kaga Yuzen
A decade with his master led him to pursue originality, focusing on work outside of kimonos. His diversified work connects tradition and contemporary art.
Itukou Kiyose
Lacquerware Artist
Itukou Kiyose is a renowned lacquerware artist from Kanazawa, Japan. With a deep commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship, Kiyose has become a master artisan specializing in the intricate art of lacquerware.
Sadaike Takashi
Lacquerware Artist
Takashi embarked on a journey to uphold his family’s legacy in lacquer craft. He established his own workshop, where he meticulously crafts exquisite lacquer pieces from raw wood.
What Our Customers Say
Kanazawa Half day Artisan Tour with Reiko
It was a special experience to get a chance to speak with the 11th generation Master Ohi Chozaemon Toshio and have a personal introduction to his and his family's art in the Ohiyaki museum! We had the rare opportunity to have matcha using his bowls in his tea room. Afterwards, Reiko gave a comprehensive tour of Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle. Reiko highlighted a lot of points that we otherwise would not have known and made the tour lighthearted and entertaining. She helped take photos of us along the way too!
October 2023
*Please note that we will make every effort to connect you with the Artisan of choice, in cases where your preferred artisan is unavailable we will select and alternative Artisan of equal value.
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