Higashi Chaya District

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The largest of Kanazawa's three tea house districts, this area is a nationally designated preservation district. With its rows of historic wooden buildings featuring beautiful latticework ("Degoushi") and cobblestone streets, it preserves the elegant atmosphere of the Edo period. Even today, the sound of shamisen and drums can be heard at dusk, keeping the geisha culture alive. It is a highly photogenic area perfect for strolling in a kimono, filled with chic cafes and traditional craft shops.

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金沢バーチャルツアー / ひがし茶屋街 Kanazawa JAPAN: Strolling in Geisha District

金沢バーチャルツアー / ひがし茶屋街 Kanazawa JAPAN: Strolling in Geisha District

Kanazawa City Tourism Association

Kanazawa TODAY: Higashi Chaya District (今日の金沢：ひがし茶屋街)

Kanazawa TODAY: Higashi Chaya District (今日の金沢：ひがし茶屋街)

Kanazawa City Tourism Association

Higashi Chaya District

Address
1-chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
Website
https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/
Operator
Kanazawa City Tourism Association

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