VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

In Kanazawa, there are three teahouse districts: Higashi, Nishi, and Kazue-machi, where a number of Kanazawa geigi devote themselves to daily practice in order to obtain and pass on traditional skills.

Participants in 'A Visit to See Kanazawa Geigi's Practice Session!' will have the rare chance to see geigi practicing, which is not generally available to the public.

You can also experience the Ozashiki Daiko drum, so please don't miss this opportunity!

Event date

Higashi Chaya District : July 5, July 12, July 19

Nishi Chaya District : July 26, August 23 ,August 30  

Kazue-machi Chaya District : July 5, July 12, July 19

*All events are held on Saturdays.

◎To all participants

Teahouses in Kanazawa’s teahouse district are places where geisha entertain guests. Guests are usually regulars and only guests who are invited by those regulars are allowed.  

This project is being carried out by Kanazawa City and the Kanazawa City Tourism Association with the special cooperation of the teahouse for the purpose of education and passing down of the teahouse culture. 

We ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding the following when participating

■Please be careful not to damage the interior of Ryotei Kumiai office. Please refrain from walking bare feet in Ryotei Kumiai office, please wear socks. If it rains, please bring a change of socks. 

■The venue’s tatami room is usually on the second floor, please note that there is no elevator to the second floor.

■You will be asked to sit on a cushion in a Japanese-style room. You do not have to sit upright. Please feel free to sit comfortably while enjoying the event. 

■Drinking alcohol is not allowed.

■Please be respectful and mindful of Ryotei Kumiai office, geisha, and other guests. You will be asked to leave if an occurrence happens.

■Preschoolers are not allowed to participate or enter the room.