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Higashi Chaya District

Stroll through the atmospheric streets where teahouse culture continues, stopping at cafes and stores.

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• 19 Dec 2023

  Guide to Sightseeing Higashi Chaya District: A beautiful townscape with a history that embodies traditional culture and emotion

  The Higashi Chaya District is a popular tourist spot where the beautiful townscape of the Edo period remains. The popularity of this area lies not only in its picturesque streets but also in the opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture and Kanazawa’s cultural heritage with all five senses. For those who are keen to immerse themselves in Japan’s traditional culture during their travels, a visit to the Higashi Chaya District is a must. You’re guaranteed satisfaction. This article introduces the charm, popular tourist spots, gourmet options, and more, encouraging you to explore the Higashi Chaya District.

• 10 Oct 2022

  24 Noteworthy things to do in Kanazawa: A City Rich in History and Tradition

  Kanazawa has always flourished as a cultural city during the Edo period and was also known as Kaga Hyakumangoku. You can feel immersed amongst various activities such as walking through streets that retain the ambiance of the historically beautiful Edo period,savoring fresh seafood from Kanazawa Port, and visiting museums where you can appreciate glittering traditional crafts and outstanding contemporary art. Let's introduce some wonderful tourist spots, gourmet food, and accommodation facilities in Kanazawa, a city deeply imbued with the history and tradition of a culturally prosperous city.

• 4 May 2019

  Enjoy an authentic Japanese experience in Kanazawa. ~ Higashi tea house district and Kazuemachi tea house district~

  Kanazawa is the main city of Ishikawa prefecture. Ishikawa is located in the centre of Japan’s main island. This region is called Hokuriku. In 2015 Japan Rail started to operate the Hokuriku Shinkansen(bullet train) line. Now we can access Kanazawa station from Tokyo in only 2.5 hours! This time I journeyed through Kanazawa’s popular tourist spots, the Higashi tea house district and the Kazuemachi tea house district.

Kazuemachi Chaya-Gai District

Take a stroll along the narrow alleys and atmospheric Chaya buildings along the river.

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Nagamachi Samurai District

Stroll through the former Kaga Domain’s traditional townscape with earthen walls. Nagamachi Samurai Residences.

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• 21 Nov 2022

  Experience Samurai Martial Arts in Kanazawa! Model Itinerary for 3 days/2 nights

  During the Edo period (1600-1868), the Kaga domain, known as “Kaga Hyakumangoku” (Kaga one-million goku), was the second largest Taihan (domain with over 10,000 goku area granted by the Shogun during the Edo period) after the Shogun Tokugawa families. Kanazawa, the capital of the Kaga domain, inherited this history and still retains a strong trace of samurai culture.

Nishi Chaya-Gai District

Take a leisurely stroll through the Chaya Gai district, lined with Ochaya and kappo restaurants (Japanese-style restaurants).

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