Hiraoka Yuinou-ho — Local services in Kanazawa

Y’all. Go here. It’s a great place to stop by with a friend or your family for a daytime activity with an advanced reservation that was super easy to make from the US before getting here. You get to try your hand at the traditional Japanese craft of mizuhiki straight from a third-generation owner who will walk you through each step. You know those gorgeous string knots that are tied around envelopes? That’s it! You can make earrings, chopstick rests, new year decorations, phone charms, and more. The price is incredibly reasonable, and depends on what project you choose. I chose to make earrings in University of Georgia colors. GO DAWGS! I had a group of four for a total of less than what I spend on one dinner. The results are stunning, and they are the sweetest family. Shop small and keep them...

We found this on the Kanazawa tourist information website. It was such a great activity to do on a rainy Kanazawa day! Family friendly, very helpful hosts, and a fun activity. I made some earrings, but there is so much you can make! The more colours you choose, the harder it is, so two colours are a good start! They were so helpful that they even called a taxi when we needed to...

We were visiting the family traditional store to find out about classes. The owners were very welcoming and just started a class for us. Wonderful experience with great instructions in English. Hand-on help if needed. I was really impressed with the technique and think I found a new hobby. Hardly believe I made this beautiful necklace/pendant. Highly recommended for the...