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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.

3 excursiones · prices per person, book with partner

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.