It has flourished as a teahouse district since the Edo period, and is now lined with shops and cafes selling Japanese sweets, traditional crafts, and miscellaneous goods, making it a popular spot to enjoy the atmosphere of Kanazawa.
The walking route is about 500m centered on the main stone-paved street. The eaves are lined with gold leaf signs and lattice windows, creating an atmospheric landscape. There is also night lighting, so you can enjoy the different beauty by day and night.

Renovated teahouse buildings are dotted with cafes, gold leaf soft serve ice cream, and Japanese sweets shops. We recommend renting a kimono and enjoying the atmosphere of the ancient capital, while choosing souvenirs that are typical of Kanazawa and experiencing matcha tea. Photography enthusiasts will love the photo spots where the light and shadows shine through the lattices.

On the banks of the Asano River, there are old streets with latticed windows called Kimusuko (wooden insect cages).

[Higashi Chaya District Cafes and Sweet Shops Popularity Ranking]
1. CAFE Tamon
2. Kurenami
3. Kissa Glider
4. Kanazawa Shitsurae/Yanagian Teahouse
5. Issho (Maruhachi Tea Factory)
6. Namafu Sweets Shop Fumura Chaya
7. Kanazawa Parfait Murahata Higashi Chaya District Store
8. Hayuwa
9. Taisho Romantic Cafe Kingyoan
10. Salon de thé Kaikaro
11. Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery
12. TAKAMIYA

[Useful Concerns]
Eating while walking is prohibited within the preservation district. This is to prevent littering and obstruction of traffic, to preserve traditional buildings, and to maintain the charming streetscape.