Tour & Activity Scams in Kanazawa

Overpriced Traditional Craft Experience Packages

Several operators near Kenroku-en and Higashi Chaya market "authentic traditional craft experiences" — gold leaf application, wagashi sweet-making, or Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing — at prices of ¥5,000–¥15,000 per person. The sessions are often 20–30 minutes long, conducted in a commercial setting with pre-made materials, and the finished item is low quality. The same or better experiences are available through the Kanazawa Tourism Association at significantly lower prices.