Kanazawa: Private Cultural Tour as Workshop

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ID: GYG1086622-1697374
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Country: Japan

Duration: 1 days


Description

Experience Japanese traditional culture in Kanazawa with a private guided tour. Choose from a tea ceremony, silk dyeing, gold leaf crafts, or kimono wearing, and enjoy a personalized experience.
Experience Japanese traditional culture in Kanazawa with a private transport and an English-speaking guide. Choose one workshop to immerse yourself in a traditional Japanese art form, such as a tea ceremony, silk dyeing crafts, gold leaf crafts, or kimono wearing.

If you choose the tea ceremony, prepare and drink matcha in a tearoom on a tatami mat. Learn about the spiritual process aimed at bringing peace and harmony to guests through serving and drinking tea.

If you choose silk dyeing, learn about Kanazawa's silk-dyeing tradition, one of Japan's most beautiful and gorgeous traditional crafts for kimonos. Dye 100% silk using the same traditional method of kimono by advanced design.

If you choose gold leaf crafts, learn about Kanazawa's gold leaf tradition, which has flourished since the Edo period. Discover the method registered as a world heritage site in 2023 and create your own gold leaf product.

If you choose kimono wearing, select a design and color of your preference. Kanazawa is known for its silk-dyeing as a textile product. Wear a rental kimono and stroll around the city, taking photos as you go.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a private guided tour
  • Choose from a tea ceremony, silk dyeing, gold leaf crafts, or kimono wearing
  • Learn about the history and significance of each activity from your guide
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and transport
  • Take home a unique souvenir from your chosen workshop

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Max. 4 passengers
Tour duration is 3 hours
Departure from hotel at 9:00 AM and return by 12:00 PM
INCLUDED
  • Private transport
  • English speaking guide
  • Choice of one workshop (Tea ceremony, Silk dyeing crafts, Goldleaf crafts, Kimono wearing)
  • Workshop fee
  • Assistance for interpreter in the shop
  • Explanation of cultural background by guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional workshops
  • Shopping

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.