Japanese culture and crafts in Ishikawa Prefecture

This collection highlights the rich heritage of Kanazawa and Ishikawa Prefecture. Explore the well-preserved Higashi Chaya and Kazuemachi districts, where traditional geisha culture thrives in historic wooden architecture. Visit the 19th-century Seisonkaku Villa and the Ochaya Shima museum to see Edo-period craftsmanship. The list also features specialized museums dedicated to gold leaf artistry, Yuzen silk dyeing, and Noh theater. For a hands-on experience, the Yunokuni no Mori crafts village showcases regional traditions like pottery and lacquerware within a forest setting.