Higashi Chaya District

Higashi Chaya District

Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa is an enchanting area with beautiful lattice houses and stone pavements showcasing its historic streets. It has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government, lined with shops offering traditional sweets, crafts, and various goods. The Shima building, a relic from the Edo period, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, where visitors can learn about old teahouses and enjoy matcha in a tea room. At Kaikaro, you can admire gold leaf tatami mats and Kaga Yuzen fabric, which is open to the public during the day. This is a great spot to enjoy the charming townscape while renting a kimono and exploring the streets.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Higashi Chaya District
Location
〒920-0831  Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 
Access
Approximately a 5-minute walk from the "Hashibamachi" bus stop on the Kanazawa City Loop Bus, Hokuriku Railway line bus, and West Japan JR Bus.
Approximately a 5-minute walk from the "Asanogawa Ohashi" bus stop on the Kanazawa Flatt Bus Zaimoku Route.
By car:
About 10 minutes from Kanazawa Station.
About 15 minutes from Kanazawa Higashi IC and Kanazawa Morimoto IC, and about 25 minutes from Kanazawa Nishi IC.
Parking
Parking available.
Business Hours
It varies by location.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 076-232-5555
Official Website

Map

Higashi Chaya District Movies

ほっと石川【ひがし茶屋街三人散策】ぶらり旅日記
【金沢旅行】絶品グルメ&おすすめ観光スポット!東茶屋街や兼六園の1泊2日モデルコース♪
ほっと石川【ひがし茶屋街散策】ぶらり旅日記
【石川旅行】ひがし茶屋街と主計町茶屋街の大人観光デートモデルコースご紹介
金沢 ひがし茶屋街界隈 見どころガイド
【石川観光】金沢の歴史と文化が感じられるスポット、ひがし茶屋街
石川県金沢ひがし茶屋街が最高すぎる【旅行・観光・オススメスポット】【sub】
【金沢グルメ】ひがし茶屋街にオープン!蔵の中は素敵なカフェだった♪
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