What other travelers are saying about Yaoyoroz Honpo
Cute little shop that sells unique items such as locally sourced pickled vegetables in jar, dried goodies, snacks, crafts by local artists, and cute Hyakuman-san goods.
Don’t miss the photo opportunity with the big Hyakuman-san in tatami room upstairs.
There’s also a little coffee shop that serves tea/coffee and light snacks.
Neat little souvenir shop that sells pretty unique things not found in other souvenir places. Not cheap but not pricey too. Standard Japanese souvenir prices. I bought kiwi jam because it’s quite unique.
Yaoyoroz Honpo is a cultural craft store and workshop space housed in a renovated Meiji period machiya townhouse in Kanazawa. The venue features a specialty boutique showcasing products from Hokuriku-based creators, with a focus on KUTANI SEAL brand items that modernize traditional Kutaniyaki porcelain. You'll also find a self-serve café on the upper level, a preserved foods store called Stock on the first floor, and exhibition spaces where you can observe artisans at work.
Yes, Yaoyoroz Honpo offers hands-on workshops focusing on Kutaniyaki pottery, where visitors can learn about this traditional craft with over 360 years of history. The workshops allow you to create your own pieces using traditional techniques adapted with modern applications, including the popular KUTANI SEAL sticker method that creates brightly colored, contemporary designs on traditional porcelain forms.
Entry to the shop areas and café is free of charge. However, workshop experiences and craft-making sessions require separate fees. The preserved foods store (Stock) operates independently with its own pricing structure. Specific workshop prices vary depending on the type of craft activity and materials used.
Yaoyoroz Honpo is located at Owarichou 2-14-20 in Kanazawa city center. The venue is easily accessible on foot from major tourist districts and is within walking distance of Kanazawa's traditional tea houses and other historic preservation areas. Its central location makes it convenient to visit as part of a walking tour of Kanazawa's cultural attractions.
KUTANI SEAL represents the modern evolution of traditional Kutaniyaki porcelain, serving as the driving force of the "Kutaniyaki New Wave." This innovative brand combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design sensibilities, creating brightly colored and cute designs that appeal to modern tastes while preserving the essence of this historic craft. The brand successfully bridges the gap between Ishikawa Prefecture's ceramic heritage and current lifestyle preferences.
