A chaya (, lit. teahouse) is an exclusive type of restaurant where guests are entertained by geisha who perform song and dance. Kanazawa has three well preserved chaya districts, Higashi Chayagai (Eastern Chaya District), Nishi Chayagai (Western Chaya District) and Kazuemachi. Each of the three districts has its own charms and mix of shops, cafes and chaya.

The Nishi Chaya District (X, Nishi Chayagai) is a compact area just a short walk from the Ninja Temple. It is much smaller and quieter than the Higashi Chayagai and has just one attraction open to the public: a museum, the Nishi Chaya Shiryokan, which displays the history of the district and is a meeting place for free tours of the area (Japanese only).

  • Nishi Chaya Shiryokan
    At the southern end of the district
    Hours: 9:30 to 17:00
    Closed: No closing days
    Admission: Free

Getting there and around

The Nishi Chaya District is located a short walk from Hirokoji bus stop reachable in 20 minutes from Kanazawa Station via the Left Loop of the Kanazawa Loop Bus.

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      Located within 2.7 km of Kenrokuen Garden and 2.7 km of Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa Guesthouse Pongyi in Kanazawa provides a terrace and rooms with free WiFi. It is set 600 metres from Kanazawa Station and offers a shared kitchen. Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is 2.5 km away and Gankei-ji Temple is 500 metres from the guest house. Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, a shared bathroom and a well-fitted kitchenette including a microwave, toaster, fridge and a stovetop. All units are equipped with a safety deposit box and selected rooms come with river views. The units include bed linen. There is a coffee shop on-site. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Fukunen-ji Temple, Hosho-ji Temple and Kozen-ji Temple. Komatsu Airport is 31 km away.
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    • Machi no Odoriba
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      Set 2 km from Kanazawa Castle, Machi no Odoriba offers 3-star accommodation in Kanazawa and features a garden. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath, or enjoy garden views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Popular points of interest near Machi no Odoriba include Kanazawa Station, Saigen-ji Temple and Kokyo-ji Temple. Komatsu Airport is 32 km away.
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    • Hotel Kanazawa Zoushi
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      Set in Kanazawa and within 1.4 km of Kanazawa Castle, Hotel Kanazawa Zoushi has a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Kenrokuen Garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Guests at Hotel Kanazawa Zoushi can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kanazawa Station, Saifuku-ji Temple and Gankei-ji Temple. Komatsu Airport is 31 km from the property.
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    • Sumiyoshiya
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      Offering free Wi-Fi and free-use bicycles and in-room Japanese meals, Sumiyoshiya is a traditional Japanese-style hotel. It features a garden, hot public baths and coin-operated laundry facilities. A free-use internet PC is available at the lobby. Rooms feature paper sliding doors, Japanese futon bedding and a seating area. All come with an LCD TV, a tea/coffee maker and a sink, and some have a private bathroom. Sumiyoshiya offers laundry services, luggage storage and free parking. A Japanese and a Western breakfast are served in the hotelfs dining room, while Japanese dinners featuring local ingredients can be enjoyed in either the guest room or the dining room. Sumiyoshiya is a 10-minute walk from Kenroku-en Garden, and a 15-minute walk from both JR Kanazawa Stationfs East exit and the historical Higashi Chaya-machi district. Omicho market is only a 1-minute walk.
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    • Yamanoo
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      Featuring 3-star accommodation, Yamanoo is situated in Kanazawa, 1.7 km from Kenrokuen Garden and 2.9 km from Kanazawa Station. This ryokan provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 1.8 km from Kanazawa Castle. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Utasu Shrine, Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum and Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum. Komatsu Airport is 34 km away.
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    • UTAIMACHI
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      Set in Kanazawa within 1.5 km of Kanazawa Castle and 1.4 km of Kenrokuen Garden, UTAIMACHI offers accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and a kitchen. The 3-star ryokan has garden views and is 2.5 km from Kanazawa Station. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and a concierge service for guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Utasu Shrine, Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum and Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum. Komatsu Airport is 34 km from the property.
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    • Gunjo no Tsuki
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      Offering a garden and garden view, Gunjo no Tsuki is located in Kanazawa, 1.8 km from Kanazawa Castle and 1.7 km from Kenrokuen Garden. There is a private entrance at the ryokan for the convenience of those who stay. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, bath and slippers, while the kitchen features a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. The ryokan features certain units with river views, and each unit is fitted with a kettle. At the ryokan, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an ? la carte or a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Gunjo no Tsuki include Myoryuji - Ninja Temple, Nishi Tea House Street and Saigawa Bridge. Komatsu Airport is 31 km away.
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    • Hanaakari
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      Set in Kanazawa and within 2 km of Kanazawa Castle, Hanaakari has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Kenrokuen Garden is 2.5 km away and Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is 3.9 km from the hotel. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Popular points of interest near Hanaakari include Kanazawa Station, Saigen-ji Temple and Kokyo-ji Temple. Komatsu Airport is 32 km from the property.
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    • UAN kanazawa
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      UAN kanazawa is located a 5-minute walk from Musashigatsuji/Ohmicho Ichiba Bus Stop and Omicho Market. JR Kanazawa Station is 12 minutes by bus from the property, while Kanazawa Castle is 13 minutes on foot. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. A wheelchair accessible room can be found at this property. Each room at this hotel is air-conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is a complimentary handy Smartphone and desk in all the rooms. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or patio. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a bath and high-tech toilet, with slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Yukata robes are also provided for the comfort of guests. A Japanese or Western-style breakfast featuring local specialities is available upon prior request. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. The property offers free soba noodle at night. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and free luggage storage is available. Guests can work out free of charge at the hotel's fitness gym. Kenrokuen Garden is a 15-minute walk from UAN kanazawa, while Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is a 15-minute bus ride away from the property. The nearest Airport is Komatsu Airport, a 55-minute bus away.
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    • Ryokan Yamamuro
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      Located a 5-minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station, Ryokan Yamamuro offers Japanese-style guestrooms with free WiFi. Omicho Market and Kanazawa Castle Park can both be reached with a 5-minute walk. Guests can stroll around the Higashi Chaya District, a historical entertainment district with various shops, located a 8-minute walk away from Yamamuro Ryokan. Kenrokuen Garden is 10-minutesf away on foot while the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a 15-minute walk away. Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is a 10-minute drive from the property. With heating and air-conditioning facilities, rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and feature Japanese futon bedding. One room comes with a private bathroom. Free services offered at the property include luggage storage, newspaper and daily maid services.
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