Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts

The Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts displays handmade items from 36 different craft traditions of the prefecture. The building spans two floors and presents objects such as hand-dyed silk, decorated pottery, lacquered containers, and gold-leafed accessories.

The museum opened in 1984 as an institution dedicated to preserving regional craft traditions. The building was designed by architect Yoshirō Taniguchi as part of broader efforts to support and document local artistic practices.

The objects on display with gold leaf, silk, and lacquer reflect practices passed down through families for centuries across the region. Visitors can see how these items remain part of daily local life, from formal ceremonies to household use.

Start your visit on the free ground floor before moving to the paid upper level to see the full collection. Come in the morning to have plenty of time for browsing and taking in the details without feeling rushed.

You can purchase handcrafted items directly in the museum shop, with sales going directly to the artisans who made them. This direct connection allows you to support the people keeping these traditions alive today.

Location: Kanazawa

Architects: Yoshirō Taniguchi

Official opening: January 1984

Website: http://ishikawa-densankan.jp/english

GPS coordinates: 36.56112,136.66401

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41