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Kaikaro in Higashi Chaya-Gai District

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Kaikaro in Higashi Chaya-Gai District

A 200-year-old teahouse building is designated as a Kanazawa City-designated preserved building.

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Located in the Higashi Chaya-Gai District, which is designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, this 200-year-old teahouse is the largest teahouse building in Kanazawa.
Because of its atmospheric appearance, the building was designated as a Kanazawa City Preserved Building in 1991.

The building is open to the public during the daytime, and visitors can see the vermilion-lacquered staircase decorated with traditional Wajima lacquerware and the vermilion-lacquered room where "Ozashiki Asobi (Authentic Geisha Dinner Experience)"-is still held. The "Golden Tatami Tearoom," which is decorated with gold leaf and mizuhiki, traditional Kanazawa crafts, can only be seen at KAIKARO.

At the "Kaikaro Cafe" attached to the building, you can enjoy "Kaikaro's specialty Golden Kudzukiri (jellied kudzu starch)" (1,900 yen), which is freshly made kudzukiri decorated with gold leaf. And "Kuramoto Hyogyo' Kanazawa Himuro' luxury matcha shaved ice" (1,600 yen) using a brand of ice called "Kanazawa Himuro."

There is also a gift store using "Uchigura," a plaster-making technique, that sells moisturizing cream with gold leaf and other goods favored by Geiko(Geisha).

Highlights

  • The building is approximately 200 years old and is designated as a preserved building by Kanazawa City.
  • Open to the public, visitors can see the vermilion-lacquered room and Kaikaro's only tea ceremony room with golden tatami mats.
  • The café offers a variety of menus using locally grown ingredients.
  • The gift store "Uchigura" offers goods used by Geiko.

Photos

  • Degoushi, which makes it difficult to see the inside from the outside.

    Degoushi, which makes it difficult to see the inside from the outside.

  • The vermilion-lacquered staircase leading to the second floor is the first thing you see when you pass through the entrance.

    The vermilion-lacquered staircase leading to the second floor is the first thing you see when you pass through the entrance.

  • The vivid "vermilion-lacquered room" is also unified with vermilion tatami mat edges.

    The vivid "vermilion-lacquered room" is also unified with vermilion tatami mat edges.

  • The "Golden Tatami Tea room" with its glittering gold leaf-covered mizuhiki

    The "Golden Tatami Tea room" with its glittering gold leaf-covered mizuhiki

  • Kaikaro Cafe is located on the first floor. You can use only the café.

    Kaikaro Cafe is located on the first floor. You can use only the café.

  • Kudzukiri, with a smooth texture, and molasses with kinpaku (gold leaf) are a perfect match.

    Kudzukiri, with a smooth texture, and molasses with kinpaku (gold leaf) are a perfect match.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
A

English support available

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Re-entry is not allowed.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Not available.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • Neko Love

    After the restoration, this building really keeps that refined teahouse vibe. It feels like stepping back into the Edo period—so nostalgic and classic.

  • 鄭瑜

    Visiting Higashi Chaya-Gai feels like stepping back into ancient Japan. The most historic building here is Kaikaro—make sure to take your time to look around and soak in the atmosphere!

  • 夏婉欣

    Kaikaro is a Kanazawa City preserved building~ The teahouse is usually open for tours during the day, and you can learn about the tastes of Kanazawa merchants and teahouse culture. Very interesting!

Details

Name in Japanese
金沢ひがし茶屋街 懐華樓
Postal Code
920-0831
Address
1-14-8 Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Telephone
076-253-0591
Holiday
Wednesdays *Holidays may change depending on the season.
Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm
Admission
Adult: 750 yen, Elementary/Junior High/High School Student: 500 yen
Directions
1) Take the Hokuriku Tetsudo Bus from JR Nishi-Nihon/IR Ishikawa Railway Kanazawa Station to "Hashiba-cho (in front of the police box)" and walk 5 minutes.
2) From Kanazawa Station of JR West Japan Railway and IR Ishikawa Railway, take the Kanazawa Loop Bus (clockwise route), get off at "Hashiba-cho" and walk 5 minutes.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Website
Official Website (English)

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