Higashi Chaya District
In Japanese: ひがし茶屋街
Wooden teahouses with fine lattices, where geisha still perform. Try gold-leaf ice cream.
Preserved historic village
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Kazuemachi Chaya District, Nishi Chaya District
Nearby
- Kazuemachi Chaya District ≈ 10 min by car
- Omicho Market ≈ 10 min by car
- Utatsuyama Park ≈ 10 min by car
- Kanazawa Castle Park & Gyokusen-inmaru Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Seisonkaku Villa ≈ 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min by bus from Kanazawa Station, then 5 min walk
- Fee
- Free; Shima Teahouse ¥500
- Good to know
- No eating while walking in the preserved streets
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info