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Kaleidoscopes are not as popular now as they were a few decades ago, but here at Byakurenbo (白蓮坊), very close to Zenko-ji Temple, they sure bring new life to these things. Here you can participate in ...

At Byakurenbo (白蓮坊) you can make your own bracelet with gemstones. You can add pre-made handcrafted glass beads (tonbo-dama) to the design of the bracelet. They have a large selection of minerals to c...

At Gallery Shop Hanagura (ギャラリーショップ花蔵)  you can make glass beads of your own unique design with different colors and patterns. This you can then make into a beautiful necklace or strap for your phone/...

At Gallery Hanagura (ギャラリー花蔵), various traditional techniques are used to create unique and elegant products. Here you can participate in a Yuzen or Kusaki-zome dyeing workshop. The earli...

The small city of Takaoka is often skipped over, with travelers going to either Kanazawa of Toyama instead. The "workshop of Kanazawa" is somewhere that is convenient to stop by and has a lot of ...

Gujo Hachiman, a gem nestled in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, renowned for its crystal-clear waterways and traditional dance festivals. Established in the 16th century and built around Hachiman Castle, th...