Higashi Chaya was laid out in 1820 as a licensed entertainment district, and its two-storey teahouses with fine kimusuko lattices still line the main street. Have the gold-leaf soft serve once, then go upstairs at Shima to see how a teahouse worked.
Captivating culinary exploration awaits as you venture through Kanazawa's vibrant Omicho Market and immerse yourself in the serene charm of the historic Higashi Chaya District.
Most Popular★ 4.9“Our guides Sachiko & Saya were amazing. They were very generous with their time explaining history & traditions of the city. In that they were both born in Kanazawa, they were very knowledgeable & showed a great love for this city.”
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77 reviews2 hoursFrom $47
Feast on the vibrant flavors of Kanazawa's culinary heritage with a guided tour that immerses you in the city's bustling markets and historic districts.
★ 5.0“The tour took us through the market to look at seasonal fish and vegetables, and then through two different tea-house districts. It is a lovely city, and this tour was a great introduction to it.”
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58 reviewsFrom $44.25by Kanazawa Tours
Discover Kanazawa’s gold leaf craft workshop in Higashi Chaya. Create your own gold leaf souvenir guided by friendly experts within historic machiya surroundings.
★ 4.7“We really enjoyed this activity. Yamamoto was friendly and an excellent teacher. With skill and patience, she helped us apply gold and silver leaf to our chopsticks and tray. Lovely souvenirs of our trip to Kanazawa. Highly recommend”
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20 reviews1 hourFrom $32
Delve into the captivating world of gold leaf crafting in the historic Higashi Chayagai district of Kanazawa, Japan, and uncover the intricate techniques that have been passed down for centuries.
★ 4.5“Quick and easy for all ages. Friendly staff who were efficient and helpful. Lovely store down below and a great area.”
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6 reviewsFrom $43.00by Beauty of Japan
Experience Kanazawa in a traditional kimono, exploring historic streets and capturing stunning photos. A cultural adventure near Higashi Chaya District.
★ 5.0“Staff molto gentile e cordiale. Ti fanno scegliere un kimono con relativi accessori in base alla tua taglia. Ti fanno anche un’acconciatura a tua scelta tra quelle del catalogo.”
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6 reviews1 dayFrom $51by Self Photo Studio TSUKI MIRU OMOIDETO