Higashi Chaya District

ひがし茶屋街

Higashi Chaya is an old teahouse district in Kanazawa. Teahouses (ochaya) are refined places where geisha entertain guests with performances, and you usually need an introduction to enter one. Today many restored traditional townhouses are shops, homes, souvenir stores and restaurants. Visitors stroll the streets and take photos from the small square called Hiromi.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: The district has no set hours or fee; most shops open 10:00–17:00.
Getting there: About 2 km from Kanazawa Station, around a 30-minute walk.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Eating while walking is not allowed in the district.
Ochaya teahouses cannot usually be entered without an introduction.
A classic photo spot is the small square called Hiromi.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Eating while walking is prohibited in Higashi Chaya District, so food is generally eaten inside the shop where you bought it.
Just strolling the streets takes about an hour.
The ochaya teahouses are not places to drink tea: they are venues where geisha entertain guests.
Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ishikawa and the verified places to pray nearby.