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Kanazawa Geisha Tour: Higashi Chaya, Kazue Machi, & Dinner
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Learn about the world of geisha in Kanazawa! This guided walking tour will take you to Higashi Chaya & Kazue Machi geisha districts, then to a local restaurant for a full-course Japanese meal.
Highlights
Explore the geisha districts of Kanazawa alongside a knowledgeable guide
Enjoy a full-course Japanese meal & drinks at a local restaurant
Learn about Kanazawa’s history, culture, & geisha customs
Experience Details
Explore the mysterious world of geisha in Kanazawa! This guided walking tour will take you through two key geisha districts in Japan–Higashi Chaya and Kazue Machi. Throughout this experience, you’ll learn about Kanazawa’s history and culture from a locally trained tour guide, then venture to an atmospheric restaurant for a full-course Japanese meal and drinks.
Kanazawa, located in Ishikawa Prefecture on the west coast of Japan, is renowned for its Edo-period architecture, historic wooden teahouses, and geisha districts–particularly Higashi Chaya and Kazue Machi, both of which you’ll visit during this tour.
Higashi Chaya is the most renowned geisha district in Kanazawa. This historic area is characterized by its Edo-period architecture, featuring traditional wooden teahouses where geisha entertain guests with performances, music, and dance. Lesser known but equally captivating, Kazue Machi is another geisha district in Kanazawa. Unlike the larger Higashi Chaya, Kazue Machi offers a more intimate experience, with fewer teahouses that maintain a sense of exclusivity.
You’ll explore both of these districts, hear tales of a bygone era, learn about the area's history, and beyond. After you’ve worked up a physical and mental appetite, stop at a local restaurant for a full-course Japanese meal and drinks.
Experience flow:
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point
Visit the Higashi Chaya geisha district
Visit the Kazue Machi geisha district
Head to a local restaurant for a full-course meal and drinks
Optional: Taxi dropoff back to your hotel or recommended night spots (upon request)
Mike and his team of trusty tour guides come from diverse backgrounds, are domestically trained, and share a deep love for Japanese culture. They’re committed to providing memorable experiences for keen adventurers, knowledge-seekers, the culturally curious, and beyond.
Inclusions
Professional English-speaking guide
Night walk tour of Kanazawa
Taxes, fees, & handling charges
Full-course Japanese meal
1 drink (including sake & beer) & various soft drinks & green tea
Exclusions
Additional purchases made at guests' own expense
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Beside the police station.
Address: 1 Chome-1 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831
Remarks
Starting time is 18:00, please arrive 10 minutes prior–your guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point
Optional: Taxi dropoff back to your hotel or recommended night spots (upon request)
Experience Location
Stretching alongside the Sea of Japan, the coastal prefecture of Ishikawa boasts some dramatically diverse scenery ranging from rugged coastlines to untouched mountain backdrops, offering the freshest seafood and colorful locally-grown produce, harvested from rural areas.
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Earliest available date: October 2, 2023
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Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.