# Nishi Chaya District

> The smallest of Kanazawa's three former geisha teahouse districts, in the Nomachi area west of the city centre.

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

Nishi Chaya District is the smallest of Kanazawa's three former geisha teahouse districts, located in the Nomachi area on the west side of the city. A short street is lined with two-story wooden teahouse buildings that show the fine latticed fronts typical of the style. Some buildings still work as teahouses where geisha perform, while others hold cafes, confectioners and a small museum about the district's history. The streets are public and free to walk. It is reached in a few minutes on foot from the Hiroshoji bus stop, or about a 17-minute walk from Nomachi Station on the Hokuriku Railway Ishikawa Line.

## FAQ

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

It is about a 3-minute walk from the Hiroshoji bus stop, or about a 17-minute walk from Nomachi Station.

### How is it different from the Higashi Chaya District?

Nishi Chaya is smaller and quieter, with a single short street, while Higashi Chaya is the larger and busier of the districts.

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Source: Nishi Chaya District — Japan Voyage