Gold leaf has been produced in Japan for many years, and has traditionally been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, and artwork. Currently the largest producer of gold leaf in Japan is Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture, and various shops have created sweets utilizing the gold leaf to bring in tourists! Below are some examples of gold-covered desserts in Kanazawa!
Kaikaro Tea House
Address: 1 Chome-14-8 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831
Website: https://www.kaikaro.jp/eng/cafe.html
A refurbished chaya house with more than 180 years of history. You can explore the building and then take a rest with some tea and gold leaf desserts such as zenzai (pictured) or Ohgon Kudzukiri (depending on the season),
There are a few places around Kanazawa that offer gold leaf soft-serve ice cream!
We recommend getting the gold leaf soft-cream at Hakuichi Higashiyama
Address: 1 Chome-15-4 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831
Website: https://enkanazawa.hakuichi.co.jp/
i would love to try some!