Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

*Why Mizuhiki?

Because Mizuhiki is one of the traditional since more than 1100years! ago.

Because Mizuhiki is very Japanese craft and unique to Japan.

Because Mizuhiki is light and ideal for souvenir. Never needs space in your luggage.

Because you can use in your daily life and is fit with normal outfits.

*Why us?

Because our knotting style is unique to Kanazawa.

Because we have 15years experience of teaching Mizuhiki. We are proud of our teaching skills as a Japan's No1 Mizuhiki teacher.

Because we are passionate to teach and tell Japanese culture.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Suggested age to join is 10 or older. (Mizuhiki may be too difficult for children under 10 years old.)

Please book with two or more people. The workshop will be cancelled if the participant is one.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Mizuhiki

What To Expect

*About workshop Let's make your original accessories with using Mizuhiki! In this workshop, you can make accessories such as earrings and necklace. Mizuhiki accessories are light and it matches with many types of outfits. You can put it on and take it home, so no room in your luggage is needed. Mizuhiki accessories are also very popular as a gift from Japan(Kanazawa) to friends or family. You can pick your favorite colors from more than 50 different colors of Mizuhiki. *What is Mizuhiki? Mizuhiki is one of the traditional crafts in Kanazawa and is made with paper string. Traditionally, Mizuhiki is used for celebrations such as engagement and marriage. It is believed that Mizuhiki brings you good luck. Reservation is needed. *Payments/reservations We are open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese national holidays. Basic course is earrings and a necklace. Other options are a brooch or a hair accessory. Please make a reservation by two days prior. We only accept a payment with a credit card through TripAdvisor. You will be working on a detailed job, so please bring glasses if you need. Capacity is from 2 to 4 people. (Mizuhiki may be too difficult for children under 10 years old)

Options

Mizuhiki workshop 13:00-

Mizuhiki workshop 15:30-

Mizuhiki workshop 10:00-

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This was great!
ccmoon00,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chieko is a wonderful teacher! I came away with some beautiful earrings that I will be proud to wear and give as a gift. She walked me through some small practices first. We used a translate app for some of our conversations as I only speak English, but her language skills, written materials, and video made everything quite easy to understand. Also, there were plenty of choices for what to make and colors to choose. Chieko is skilled at sharing her craft. Her class was a lot of fun.
Wonderful Hands On Souvenir
amyrR8421EI,
Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had a wonderful time making some mizuhiki souvenirs. We both enjoying learning a new art form and the shop owner was a very kind and patient teacher. I made two keychains and my husband chose to make a New Year's decoration. I highly recommend this to everyone interested in getting to know a traditional art, even if you're not an artist in your everyday life, it is an accessible and fun activity.
Must do activity in Kanazawa.
Andrew K,
Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this because my wife wanted to go. I am not a craft type. So glad I want. The two hours flew by. I made a pair of cuff links and a key chain. The instructions were easy to follow and in usual Japanese style, even the package to take our creations home was superb. The host even showed around her old home , told us some of its history, and bought us out some local sweets as gifts after the other local guests left. Highly recommended experience.
Two hours immersed in a Japanese art form
Robert S,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The teacher was amazingly patient with us as we learnt the steps of the procedure. Very quickly we had created practice knots then we moved on to creating two complete items from scratch with a bit more complexity. I chose cuff links and a phone decoration. My wife also made the phone decoration but also a hair clip/tie clip. We could choose our own colours and help was available at every step when needed. I was worried that we had paid the money and finished quickly but when I looked up, two hours had gone! One of the most enjoyable craft activities I have ever done. Highly recommended!
Excellent experience
Rachel T,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a fantastic experience and a cool skill to learn! A great way to spend a few hours and you get some cool jewelry to wear too :)
Wonderful experience
367sandrav,
May 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience, the setting in a historical home, they were wonderful, we had a translator present, our teacher was kind and professional. Couldn’t ask for a better way to understand Japanese craft. It was a highlight of our trip to Japan.