Kazuemachi Chaya-Gai District

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Kazuemachi Chaya-Gai District

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

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Along with Higashi Chaya-gai district and Nishi Chaya-gai district, this is one of Kanazawa's three Chaya-gai districts. The area has a calm atmosphere with narrow alleys and Senbongoushi lattice fences along the Asanogawa River. It has been selected as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The name of the town comes from the residence of Kazue Tomita, who was ahead of the Hitomochi clan (a position related to clan administration as a chief retainer of the clan) with a stipend of over 10,000 Goku (over one billion dollars) in the Edo period, and whose wife was the grandson of the first lord of the Kaga clan, Maeda Toshiie. Incidentally, the town often appears in the works of the great writer Izumi Kyoka.

Along the alley are traditional restaurants and teahouses lit at dusk, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The sounds of drums and shamisen (three-stringed Japanese banjo) played by geiko come out of nowhere, adding to the atmosphere. Compared to the other two teahouses, this area is more compact, allowing visitors to stroll quietly and leisurely. The town is dotted with spots full of emotion, such as "Kuragari-zaka slop," where the sun never shines even during the daytime, and "Akari-zaka slop," named by writer Itsuki Hiroyuki, making a stroll through the town enjoyable. It is also the hometown of Izumi Kyoka, one of Kanazawa's three great writers, and a memorial hall stands on the site of his birthplace.

Highlights

  • Compared to the other two Ochayas in Kanazawa City, it has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.
  • In spring, the rows of cherry trees along the river are in full bloom.

Photos

  • The town is even more emotional at dusk
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    The town is even more emotional at dusk *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • The street is lined with ryotei restaurants and cafes
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    The street is lined with ryotei restaurants and cafes *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • Kuragari-zaka slope where the sun does not shine even during the daytime
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    Kuragari-zaka slope where the sun does not shine even during the daytime *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • In spring, it is decorated with cherry blossoms
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    In spring, it is decorated with cherry blossoms *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • Narrow alleys with a calm atmosphere
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    Narrow alleys with a calm atmosphere *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

Reviews

4
  • Jessica Lee

    無論是白天還是夜晚,都值得一遊。

  • Eiffel Chen

    再三流連忘返,使人意猶未盡!

  • Joel

    金澤有三條茶屋街,主計町比較少有遊客過來,顯得比較清幽寂靜。

  • 王嘉嘉

    很悠閑的歷史老街,滿滿懷舊的氣氛!

Details

Name in Japanese
主計町茶屋街
Postal Code
920-0908
Address
Kazuemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Telephone
076-232-5555 (Kanazawa City Tourism Association)
Hours
Walk anytime
Directions
Take a city bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hashiba-cho," and walk 5 minutes.