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Higashi Chaya District ひがし茶屋街

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Higashi Chaya District today

  • What it is: A preserved geisha quarter of wooden teahouses with latticed fronts, now home to gold-leaf shops, cafés and two open teahouses.
  • Getting there: About 5 minutes' walk from the Hashiba-cho bus stop (Kanazawa Loop Bus, Hokutetsu and JR buses from Kanazawa Station).
  • Hours: Streets always open; shops mostly daytime.
  • Admission: Free to walk; teahouses such as Shima charge entry.
  • Tip: Come early morning for empty streets, then walk 3 minutes to the Asano River banks.
Best timeGood any time of yearAtmospheric all year; snow in January and February.

Checked against: Higashi Chaya District – VISIT KANAZAWA (official). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Higashi Chaya District on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.