# Kazuemachi Chaya District

> A former geisha quarter of latticed teahouses along the Asano River, quieter than the nearby Higashi Chaya District.

- Prefecture: Ishikawa
- Type: Neighborhood
- Address: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
- Admission: Free

Kazuemachi Chaya District is a former geisha quarter set along the left bank of the Asano River in central Kanazawa. Narrow lanes are lined with wooden latticed teahouses and traditional restaurants, and the area is designated a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Two stone stairways link the riverside to the streets above: Kuragari-zaka (Dark Slope) and Akari-zaka (Light Slope). The district is generally quieter than the nearby Higashi Chaya District and is free to explore on foot. It is about a 5-minute walk from the Hashiba-cho bus stop, near the Asanogawa-ohashi bridge.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Kazuemachi Chaya District?

Take a bus from Kanazawa Station to the Hashiba-cho stop, then walk about 5 minutes; it sits by the Asano River near the Asanogawa-ohashi bridge.

### What are Kuragari-zaka and Akari-zaka?

They are two narrow stone stairways that connect the riverside district to the streets above.

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Source: Kazuemachi Chaya District — Japan Voyage