“Candlelit teahouse streets where geisha culture still lingers at dusk.”
The Higashi Chaya District, a popular tourist spot in Kanazawa, was designated as a national important historical district for its beautiful, traditional buildings. The buildings have traditional wooden walls and doors, and the pavement is made of old stones. It is a great area for enjoying food and shopping, with cafes and shops selling traditional Japanese sweets and arts and crafts. In the Ochaya Shima, designated an important cultural property, you can experience a traditional tea house.
Photograph provided by Ishikawa Prefectural Tourism League
| Spot Name | Higashi Chaya District |
|---|---|
| Postal Code | 〒920-0831 |
| Address | 1-30 Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa |
| Telephone Number | 076-232-5555 |
| Official URL | https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/spot/detail_10212.html |
| Keywords | Art & Architecture, Beautiful Scenery, Food & Drink, Insta-worthy, Shopping |
Approx. ¥11,000 / guest
Approx. ¥16,500 / guest
by Mihoko TomoiISHIKAWA
Approx. ¥5,000 / guest
Higashi Chaya makes you feel like you are in Old Japan and New Japan at the same time. It is really amazing. On the outside the area brings you back in time and makes you feel like you were transported back to the Edo period. But shops inside also blend tradition and modern foods and items which makes it all together a really cool place to check out.
