Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District: A Food Tour of Gold Leaf and Japanese Confections
A food tour date course through Kanazawa's iconic Higashi Chaya District, where you can indulge fully in gold leaf sweets and traditional Japanese confections. Wander leisurely through the stone-paved streets lined with wooden latticed shopfronts, pay your respects at Utasu Shrine watching over the district, and rest with sparkling gold leaf soft serve and long-established seasonal wagashi. As evening approaches, head to Kazuemachi Chaya District along the Asano River, and take a leisurely stroll together through the alleyways as lights begin to glow. A perfect day for those who love sweets—a course brimming with Kanazawa's charm.
Schedule
Wander through stone-paved streets with latticed shopfronts, sampling sweets and light lunch on foot
Pay respects at the chaya district's tutelary shrine and search for hidden ninja statues within the grounds
Savor the signature gold leaf soft serve and shop for gold leaf crafts and cosmetics
Rest with artisanal seasonal wagashi and matcha at a long-established confectioner continuing the Kaga clan's tradition
Stroll along the riverside chaya district and explore alleyways including the famous Kuragari Slope
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