Higashi Chaya District Travel Guide
Kanazawa
Visit Higashi Chaya District
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.
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.
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.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this walkable 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.
Top hotels in Higashi Chaya District
Rashiku Kanazawa
Rashiku is a lovely hotel is a very quiet location in this historic district. The staff are helpful and the rooms very comfortable. They recommended excellent local restaurants. My only issue was that no breakfast is provided and there is an extremely limited local options outside.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Hotel Forza was an amazing stay. At check in we received a complimentary chose of drink. The room was spotless and comfortable. The location of the hotel was within walking distance of everything we wanted to do and see. We will stay at again if we ever get the opportunity to visit again!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Very well located. I highly recommend for any first time travellers like me.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Great hotel in central Kanazawa, I was able to walk to everything I wanted to see, including Omicho Market where I had lunch every day! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Amazing hotel. Breakfast one of the best!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.
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.
