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Ishikawa Kanazawa Experiences Traditional Culture

[Kanazawa] The challenge of Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda: creating new possibilities for mizuhiki while preserving tradition

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[Kanazawa] The challenge of Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda: creating new possibilities for mizuhiki while preserving tradition

Kanazawa is home to Kaga Mizuhiki, one of Japan's beautiful traditional crafts. Tsuda Rokusuke, the fifth generation owner of "Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda", values the refined communication style typical of the Japanese while incorporating new ideas into his creative work.

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A rustic rural town. A big city with skyscrapers. A scenic tourist city. Each has its own history, its own culture, and its own atmosphere. No two towns are the same, and each has its own original story, which has led it to this day. At Resol Hotels, we were born to weave the unique stories that are rooted in each region, and to become a miniature version of the town. Just as each town has its own unique shape, we welcome our visitors with a different face, each one with its own unique character. Some places make you feel like you've landed in medieval Europe, while others give you the feeling of comfort of a familiar local shop. And once you step outside, you can experience the colors, sounds, and smells that are unique to that town, which you would not notice if you were just passing by. Resol Hotels offer you a time that is one of a kind in the world. It's an intimate experience where you can experience the history of the city, the culture that has taken root, and the atmosphere that surrounds you. It's sure to become an irreplaceable memory for all travelers. Please enjoy to your heart's content the story that is woven at Hotel Resol together with the city and its people.

About Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa

All tourist spots in Kanazawa are within walking distance, and Omicho Market is just a 1-minute walk away, making this a convenient location for sightseeing in Kanazawa.

We welcome you with colorful flowers and Kaga Temari art.

The message we want to convey through Mizuhiki

[Kanazawa] The challenge of Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda: creating new possibilities for mizuhiki while preserving tradition

The traditional craft of Kaga Mizuhiki cannot be completed with Mizuhiki alone. The three basic elements of Mizuhiki Orikata are "wrapping" with washi paper, "tying" with Mizuhiki, and "writing" the reason for giving the gift, your feelings, and the name.

The first Mizuhiki origami designs were all flat. Meanwhile, Tsuda Sokichi, the founder of Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda, wanted to evolve Mizuhiki origami. He created 3D designs of turtles, pine, bamboo and plum with Mizuhiki, elevating it to a traditional craft. The more gorgeous the design, the more the recipient feels about the gift, even if it is the same gift.

A fusion of tradition and modernity

[Kanazawa] The challenge of Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda: creating new possibilities for mizuhiki while preserving tradition

Colorful mizuhiki is now often used to create three-dimensional mizuhiki crafts. Nowadays, more and more people treat colorful mizuhiki like a handicraft and enjoy making small items and accessories as a hobby. Young people have few opportunities to come into contact with mizuhiki, and many may handle gift envelopes for the first time when a friend gets married. Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda has launched the accessory brand "Knot" using Kaga Mizuhiki to provide an opportunity to experience mizuhiki, and is proposing the incorporation of traditional craft techniques into fashion.

The brand name "Knot" contains the meaning of "knot" and the negative meaning of "not." This expresses the contrast between Mizuhiki's original use as a way to indirectly convey feelings by tying gift wrapping, and Mizuhiki's use as an accessory, which is different from its original purpose.

Ideas for a new generation

Kaga Mizuhiki is often used not only in accessories, but also in displays around town and in commercials. Even in these cases, Rokusuke says that instead of just creating three-dimensional Mizuhiki art, he always includes an explanation that helps people understand the essence of Mizuhiki. In a commercial for JT in 2016, the catchphrase was, "In life, there are far more feelings that cannot be expressed in words."

Why not let Kaga Mizuhiki speak for us on celebrations, engagement ceremonies, and other such occasions, as well as in everyday situations where we want to convey gratitude and joy?

Places where you can experience Kaga Mizuhiki

Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda is located near Nishi Chaya District, an area that still retains the atmosphere of Kanazawa, and is a 20-minute walk from the hotel, or a 10-minute ride on the Kanazawa Castle Town Tour Bus. Experience classes require prior reservations, and you can make accessories, straps, chopstick wrappers, and more. If you bring a gift, you can have an original Mizuhiki art made with Kaga Mizuhiki applied to it on the spot.

You can actually see and purchase gift envelopes, mizuhiki accessories, and mizuhiki for handicrafts, so why not stop by during your trip to Kanazawa?

Kaga Mizuhiki Tsuda

Telephone: 076-214-6363

Address: 1-1-36 Nomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: Kanazawa Flat Bus Nagamachi Route "Nomachi Hirokoji" bus stop, approx. 1 minute walk

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A rustic rural town. A big city with skyscrapers. A scenic tourist city. Each has its own history, its own culture, and its own atmosphere. No two towns are the same, and each has its own original story, which has led it to this day. At Resol Hotels, we were born to weave the unique stories that are rooted in each region, and to become a miniature version of the town. Just as each town has its own unique shape, we welcome our visitors with a different face, each one with its own unique character. Some places make you feel like you've landed in medieval Europe, while others give you the feeling of comfort of a familiar local shop. And once you step outside, you can experience the colors, sounds, and smells that are unique to that town, which you would not notice if you were just passing by. Resol Hotels offer you a time that is one of a kind in the world. It's an intimate experience where you can experience the history of the city, the culture that has taken root, and the atmosphere that surrounds you. It's sure to become an irreplaceable memory for all travelers. Please enjoy to your heart's content the story that is woven at Hotel Resol together with the city and its people.

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