# Higashi Chaya District

Kanazawa, Japan

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.

## Roots Earth

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.

Coordinates: 36.57222, 136.66722

[City page](/cities/kanazawa)

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