Discover
Higashi Chaya District
in 1-Hour
DATE & TIME
19 October / 29 October
16:00 to 17:00
TICKET PRICE (tax incl.)
JPY 3,300 / person
Free cancellation up to 24 hours
before the tour. No refunds thereafter.
LANGUAGE
English
CAPACITY
6 people
ORGANISERS
eyeon Kanazawa (free English tourist information magazine)
Art of Geisha
MEETING POINT
Hashibacho bus stop
Address: 1-chōme-1 Higashiyama, Kanazawa
(located just outside Higashi Chaya District.)
Google Maps: click/tap HERE
If you are someone who doesn't need a lengthy tour, but still wants to learn the district, and talk to
a local who shares with you recommended spots, and customs and lifestyle of Japan and Kanazawa, this is the tour for you.
What to expect from the tour
★ You will gain detailed historical and cultural knowledge of Kanazawa's Geiko and Higashi Chaya Geiko District.
★ Feel free to ask your guide any questions, it is your opportunity to ask a local questions about Japan and Kanazawa.
★ Learn interesting spots to visit and shop and dine while strolling through the district.
★ Your time in Kanazawa becomes even more fun and meaningful if you know its background.
About Our Guide
AYA
A former interior designer and the mother of a four-year-old, Aya is originally from Aichi Prefecture, where she lived until the age of 15 before moving to Sydney, Australia. There, she experienced the joy of immersing herself in a different culture. After living abroad for six years and spending ten years in Tokyo, she relocated to Kanazawa in December 2021.
She immediately fell in love with the city and is now passionate about sharing that love with travellers who visit. Aya is a licensed tour guide in Kanazawa and part of the editorial team of eyeon Kanazawa, an English-language magazine for travellers. She loves talking to people and learning about them and their cultures.
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The tour will run even in rainy weather unless Kanazawa City issues an official warning.