Kanazawa, Japan

Higashi Chaya District

Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

Established in 1820, Higashi Chaya is Kanazawa's largest geisha quarter, a grid of latticed wooden teahouses where entertainers still perform. Its preserved Edo-era streets, gold-leaf shops, and tearooms keep the atmosphere of old Japan vividly alive.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Higashi Chaya District, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 36.57222, 136.66722

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