Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street

Browse and buy creations from around 90 regions across Japan — including items embellished with Kanazawa gold leaf and Wajima lacquerware, an art that dates back thousands of years.

What to expect

The third annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street will exhibit dozens of beautiful Japanese crafts pieces — available for purchase as well as to admire. Each product will display a QR code that gives you an insight into its history and the skill of the artist. You’ll also be able to meet the artisans, see live demonstrations, and join in workshops (such as painting kokeshi dolls from Miyagi or crafting Edo woodblock prints).

Entry and tickets

The exhibition is free to view, but the workshops require advance reservations (Japanese-language website) that cost from ¥2,200 to ¥4,400 (spaces limited).

Note that it will close at 5 p.m. on the last day (Monday, February 24).

How to get there

The event will be held on the eighth floor of Matsuya Ginza. There’s a direct connection from Ginza Station (take Exit A12).