The Beautiful Higashi Chaya District With Geishas Walking Around, Kanazawa, Chubu Prefecture, Japan Stock Image

A chaya lit. teahouse is an exclusive type of restaurant where guests are entertained by geisha who perform song and dance. During the Edo Period, chaya were found in designated entertainment districts, usually just outside the city limits. Kanazawa has three, well preserved chaya districts, Higashi Chayagai Eastern Chaya District, Nishi Chayagai Western Chaya District and Kazuemachi.