One of the Three Chaya Districts of Kanazawa
The Nishi Chaya District is one of the three geisha (traditional female Japanese entertainers) districts of Kanazawa, and located 500 m away from the Saigawa Ohashi Bridge in the central part of the city. Chaya is a traditional place of feasts and entertainment. You can find a number of two-story wooden chaya houses along the main street. At the time of twilight, you may hear the sound of the shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) and strongly feel the atmosphere of the Kanazawa-like chaya machi.
The Kanazawa Nishi Chaya Shiryokan Museum is a building reproducing a chaya house, where you can see the guest room of the chaya house.
Information
- Address
- 2-25-18,No-mach, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8031
- By Public Transportation
- Approx. 3 minutes on foot from "Hirokoji" bus stop on the Kanazawa Loop Bus, Hokutetsu Local-Line Bus, and West JR Bus
Approx. 1 minutes on foot from "Nishi Chaya District" bus stop on the Kanazawa Flat Bus Nagamachi route - Parking
- None
- Notes
- Sightseeing volunteer guides stand by here, guide visitors around the Nishi Chaya district, and give information on local sightseeing spots for free
