Higashi Chaya District Travel Guide
Kanazawa
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Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
During your visit to Kanazawa, you can do some window-shopping at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.
Kenrokuen Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Castle
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
You can study the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagamachi District. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars
Top hotels in Higashi Chaya District
Rashiku Kanazawa
Really lovely and well appointed stay. Great amenities, great location. Really thoughtful recommendations provided when asked.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
Clean, minimal modern, ryokan-inspired property. We loved that it was centrally located, easily walkable from the station and to all of the attractions, and budget-friendly. Also, the restaurant on premise offers an omakase dinner that was surprisingly artful and not to be missed!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Roomy, clean and great location
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Excellent from start to finish. I enjoyed my stay so much I booked the hotel in Tokyo and Kyoto by the same brand.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Staff were always very nice and hospitable. Housekeeping was flawless consistently, perfect location walking distance for main attractions and convenient bus stops very nearby.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Enjoyed our stay , nice and convenient, helpful staff and rooms are a good size compared to similar hotels. Have used this hotel chain before and will use again.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Chaya District
Higashiyama-Higashi
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashiyama-Higashi. You might want to make time for a stop at Higashi Chaya District or Ochaya Shima.
Higashiyama
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Higashiyama. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum or Higashi Chaya District.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nomura Samurai House are top sights worth seeing.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
