Kanazawa Hands-On Workshop: Ethical Aluminum Animal Confectionery Cutter

Tour Highlights

• Participate in a hands-on engraving workshop to create a personalized aluminum animal confectionery cutter.

• Visit Kanamori Gokin’s sand mold casting factory, in operation since 1714.

• Observe traditional metal casting and aluminum refining techniques.

• Learn about local craftsmanship in collaboration with Kanazawa artisans.

• Take home a durable, food-safe aluminum confectionery cutter.

Workshop Agenda

Personalized Engraving Experience:

• Select a favorite design from options including pheasant, fish, or rabbit for your confectionery cutter.

• Use hammer and engraving tools to add letters, numbers, or patterns, personalizing your cutter with initials, names, birthdays, anniversaries, or serial numbers.

Tour of Traditional Sand Casting Foundry:

• Visit Kanamori Gokin’s historic sand casting factory, continuing traditional techniques since 1714.

• Observe the melting and casting process, with the main demonstration at 15:00, subject to change based on production schedules. Alternative tours of the factory and its other processes will be provided if needed.

Essentials to Know Before Booking

• The activity is easy and suitable for beginners.

• Minimum age to participate is 3 years old.

• Young children must be accompanied by a guardian.

• Wear shoes that can get dirty if touring the factory.

• Maximum group size is 30 participants per session.

• Start times are 10:00, 13:00, and 15:00.

• Participants craft their cutter from aluminum alloy.

• Finished cutters measure W110 × D18 × H2 mm.

• The itinerary may change based on the factory schedule.

• Parking is available for 7 vehicles at the venue.

• The factory is accessible via Hokuriku Railroad Bus to “Kannon-do,” 8-minute walk.

• Participants leave with a personalized aluminum confectionery cutter as a keepsake.