Higashi Chaya District is Kanazawa's largest and best-preserved teahouse district dating from the Edo period. Wooden buildings with distinctive lattice facades line cobblestone streets where geishas once entertained guests. Today visitors can enter the historic Shima and Kaikaro teahouses, shop for gold leaf products at Hakuza, and enjoy traditional sweets at charming cafes. Special geiko performance events run through March 2026.