Nishi Chaya District
In Japanese: にし茶屋街
The smallest of Kanazawa's three geisha quarters: one short street of latticed two-storey teahouses and old restaurants, quieter than Higashi.
Nearby
- Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) ≈ 10 min by car
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art ≈ 10 min by car
- Nagamachi Samurai District ≈ 10 min by car
- D.T. Suzuki Museum ≈ 10 min by car
- Oyama Shrine ≈ 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 3 min walk from Hirokoji bus stop
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Allow about 30 min; Ninja Temple is nearby
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info