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Home/Destinations/Kanazawa/Geisha Districts

Geisha District Tours

A step into old Japan: tours wander the Higashi Chaya district, a beautifully preserved quarter of wooden teahouses where geisha still perform, along with the smaller Nishi and Kazue-machi districts. Atmospheric and photogenic.

163 tours · prices per person, book with partner

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
5.0(5,300)·9h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
4.9(927)·5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
4.9(500)·2h 30min–3h
from$60/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
4.9(437)·4 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
5.0(351)·3 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
Kanazawa
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
4.8(322)·7h 45min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
4.9(218)·2–5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha District
4.9(163)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse
Kanazawa
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse
5.0(131)·4–5 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.9(121)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
5.0(110)·2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
Kanazawa
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
4.9(104)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
Kanazawa
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
4.9(104)·9 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour
4.9(72)·1h 30min–2h
from$36/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
5.0(67)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
4.7(66)·1h 30min–3h
from$19/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
4.9(66)·4 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts
4.9(65)·2h–2h 20min
from$42/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Ninja Temple Ticket Included & Geisha District Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Ninja Temple Ticket Included & Geisha District Tour
4.7(47)·2 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Private Tour: Highlights of an Old Samurai Town
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private Tour: Highlights of an Old Samurai Town
5.0(47)·7 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
5.0(36)·1h 10min
from$64/ person
via Viator
Private Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Private Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
5.0(35)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
4.8(34)·4h 20min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya Food Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya Food Tour
4.9(31)·3 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Highlights, Curated: Gardens, Craft & Geisha District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Highlights, Curated: Gardens, Craft & Geisha District
4.8(25)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide
5.0(21)·7 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
4.8(17)·2h 30min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Guided Night Tour to Feel the Samurai Culture in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Guided Night Tour to Feel the Samurai Culture in Kanazawa
4.8(13)·2 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
Kanazawa
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
4.9(11)·2–6 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Gold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Gold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
4.6(10)·1 hour
from$43/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide
5.0(8)·6 hours
from$265/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour - Castle, Garden, Geisha District
−30%
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour - Castle, Garden, Geisha District
5.0(7)·4 hours
from$136$194/ person
via Viator
Private walking Tour of Kanazawa's Historical Districts 4h
Kanazawa
Private walking Tour of Kanazawa's Historical Districts 4h
5.0(7)·4 hours
from$147/ person
via Viator
7 Hours Kanazawa Private Guided Tour
−29%
Kanazawa
7 Hours Kanazawa Private Guided Tour
5.0(6)·7 hours
from$218$308/ person
via Viator
Private Tailored Kanazawa Highlights Tour with a Local
Kanazawa
Private Tailored Kanazawa Highlights Tour with a Local
5.0(6)·4–7 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Private Sightseeing Tour from Kanazawa Port / Private Vehicle
Kanazawa
Private Sightseeing Tour from Kanazawa Port / Private Vehicle
5.0(6)·4 hours
from$486/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
4.8(4)·6 hours
from$395/ person
via Viator
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting
Kanazawa
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting
5.0(4)·2–3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Day Tour Natadera Temple, Craft Village and Geisha Dance
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Day Tour Natadera Temple, Craft Village and Geisha Dance
5.0(3)·9 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Local Food & Tea Culture Tour with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Local Food & Tea Culture Tour with Licensed Guide
5.0(3)·6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half-Day Private Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half-Day Private Tour
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Custom Private Tour Samurai History and Culture
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Custom Private Tour Samurai History and Culture
5.0(2)·2–6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District
5.0(1)·45 min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Walking Tour: Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Walking Tour: Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya
5.0(1)·3–4 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Shirakawa go and Takayama Private Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Shirakawa go and Takayama Private Tour
5.0(1)·4–12 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Private 4 Hour Tour Geisha Castle and Secret Shrine
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private 4 Hour Tour Geisha Castle and Secret Shrine
4 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour, Garden, Castle, and Geisha
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour, Garden, Castle, and Geisha
4 hours
from$147/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Essentials Private Tour 4 hours
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Essentials Private Tour 4 hours
4 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator

Geisha Districts in Kanazawa — FAQ

What is the Higashi Chaya district?
Kanazawa’s largest geisha quarter, lined with historic wooden teahouses.
Can you see geisha in Kanazawa?
Yes — geisha still perform in the chaya districts, sometimes on special tours.
What do chaya-district tours include?
The teahouse streets, tea and gold-leaf shops, and cultural history.

More things to do in Kanazawa

Kenrokuen GardenKanazawa CastleSamurai DistrictGold Leaf & CraftsFood & Market