Art museums in Kanazawa

The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is a contemporary art museum situated in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. This museum is a significant cultural hub in the region, showcasing a wide range of contemporary art pieces.

Visit this craft centre and see how the beautiful kimonos of this region are made. For a small fee, you can also try the art yourself, or you can borrow one of these stunning pieces of clothes and take a picture in it or even to have a stroll in the town wearing this traditional attire.

A small museum commemorating the work of the famous local writer Izumi Kaga.

This museum is dedicated to the life and work of a Japanese novelist, Shūsei Tokuda.

This place is great for all book lovers - apart from a small library, there is also a salon which is often used for poetry reading and other cultural events.

The Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum is a unique institution located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The museum is dedicated to the art and history of gold leaf, a traditional craft that has been practiced in the region for centuries. Visitors to the museum can learn about the intricate process of creating gold leaf, as well as its historical significance and cultural impact.