Kanazawa Shitsurae/Sabo Yanagi-an — Restaurant in Kanazawa

I'm an English-speaking local guide here in Kanazawa. The café Yanagi-an is located by the willow tree, the symbol of the main square at Higashi Chaya District. Despite its perfect location, apparently it looks less crowded compared to the surrounding cafés on the ground floor where you can easily spot from the passerby eye levels.

You can enjoy the leisurely moment with matcha and Japanese sweets or parfaits at the traditional wooden building built about 200 years ago. You can also look down the historical townscape where Geisha performers are still active even today. The building itself is used by the gold leaf company and that's why the tableware and silverware...

ヤナギアン is a cozy cafe that’s perfect for relaxing, especially if you’re looking for a break from all the walking or need somewhere warm to hang out during the winter. The space is beautifully decorated with lots of gold leaf accents, giving it a unique and elegant feel.

Be sure to check out their stunning gold leaf walkway—it’s a real highlight of the cafe. Whether you want to enjoy a hot drink in peace or just take in the beautiful surroundings, this place offers a calm and inviting atmosphere. A great stop for a bit of...

Found this wonderful place by accident on a rainy winter afternoon. We were keen to sit down on western chairs and warm up. My partner had the beautifully presented strawberry tart and she savoured every mouth. Perfectly balanced mouthfuls and not overly sweet.

Sophisticated atmosphere with clever lighting and tableware that make the food light up on your plate!

Well worth the money (not unreasonable) for an relaxing escape from...