Kanazawa Deep Dive (1)🌟

🍃🌸The Chaya-gai (Tea House District) in Kanazawa is a well-preserved Edo-period area in Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, mainly consisting of three zones: Higashi Chaya-gai, Nishi Chaya-gai, and Katajima. 🏮 ✨ Getting There: You can take a taxi, a bus, or like us, walk from Omicho Market. It's only about 1 km away, which isn't too far. 🚶‍♂️ ✨ Higashi Chaya-gai (East Tea House District) History and Scale: Established in 1820, it's the largest tea house district in Kanazawa, comprising three streets: Ichibancho, Nibancho, and Sanbancho. 🍃🌸 It's designated as an Important Traditional Building Preservation Area. 🏛️ Architectural Charm: The streets are lined with tea houses, old-style machiya (townhouses) with lattice doors, and vintage gas-lamp-style streetlights, exuding a rich Edo-period atmosphere. 🌿 🍃🌸 Cultural Experiences: Some tea houses still offer traditional geisha performances. Visitors can enjoy the shows and immerse themselves in Kanazawa's chaya-machi culture. 🌺 🍃🌸 Unique Experiences: You can purchase local specialties like Wajima lacquerware and Kaga-yuzen textiles, and savor unique delicacies like soft ice cream topped with gold leaf! 🍦✨ #Japan #Kanazawa #EdoPeriod 🌟🌟