“dining gallery Ginza no Kanazawa” is a gallery and dining venue located in Ginza built by Kanazawa where you can “find Kanazawa in Ginza”. It will be holding events and exhibitions where you can be completely immersed in traditional arts from Kanazawa. It will begin on January 2nd, 2017 and end on March 26th of the same year.
There will be many different workshops to enjoy showcasing Kanazawa products and traditional arts. From seasonal events such as valentines with traditional Japanese sweets to “kaiseki ryori” (dishes served before a tea ceremony) and geisha workshops, there will be plenty of exciting opportunities to be had.
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to get a feel for Kanazawa while in the city.
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・Wagashi Valentines Workshop
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to make the perfect “wagashi” (traditional Japanese sweets) valentines treats alongside a real wagashi maker.
Date/Time: 4 sessions on February 12th, 2017 (15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30)
Fee: ￥1,000 (tax inclusive) (+ receive free Kaga Bocha tea)
People: Max. 8 people per session ※Reservation is possible (due to the popularity of the event it is highly recommend reserving a place in advance)
・Ginza no Kanazawa Tea Party
Enjoy a cheery and lighthearted tea party with tables and chairs where you can eat the best and most delicious snacks from Kanazawa. This tea party is being held to tradition the same tea parties held at the start of summer in Kanazawa.
※Partnership: Hokurikushinetsu Seinenbu
Date/Time: February 19th, 2017 15:00-17:00
Fee: ￥1,000 (tax inclusive) (+receive free gold leaf souvenir)
People: Max. 80 ※Reservation not required
・Kanazawa Geisha Echos of the Past ―Yayoi no Utage―
Experience Kanazawa “springtime” in Ginza with dancing from geisha as well as Kanazawa food and alcohol.
※Performing: Higashi Chayamachi Geisha
Date/Time: Friday March 3rd, 2017 19:00
Fee: ￥13,000 (tax-inclusive) (includes special meal & local sake)
People: Max. 30 ※Reservation required
Date/Time: March 4th, 2017 12:00
Fee: ￥6,000 (tax-inclusive) (includes mini meal & local sake)
People: Max. 30 ※Reservation required
・Crafts Workshop Gold Leaf
With the guidance of a gold leaf expert, choose from a variety of designs and patterns to make your very own gold leaf mini plate.
Date/Time: March 11th, 2017 12:30-16:30
Fee: ￥1,000 (tax-inclusive)
People: Max. 40 ※Reservation possible. You must arrive on time.
・Wagashi Workshop
Feel the essence of springtime Kanazawa by making 2 traditional Japanese sweets with the guidance of a wagashi expert.
Date/Time: 4 sessions on March 12th, 2017 (15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30)
Fee: ￥1,000 (tax-inclusive) (+ free Kaga Bosha tea)
People: Max. 8 people per session ※Reservation is possible (due to the popularity of the event it is highly recommend reserving a place in advance)
・Shop Information
dining gallery Ginza no Kanazawa
Address: 1-Chome-8-19 Kirarito Ginza 6F, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Access:
1) 1 minutes walk from the 7th exit of “Ginza-itchōme Station” via the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line
2) 3 minutes walk from the 2nd exit of “Kyōbashi Station” via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
3) 9 minutes walk from the central exit of the JR “Yūrakuchō Station”
TEL: 03-6228-7733
FAX: 03-6228-7035
Website: http://www.ginzanokanazawa.jp
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dininggallery.ginzanokanazawa
Opening Hours:
Gallery open 11:00-20:00 (※The opening hours are to change beginning from January 2nd, 2017)
Dining open 11:30-22:00 (last orders: 21:00)
※Please be aware that information related to the events are subject to change without notice.
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