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Kazuemachi

主計町

A small but very nice area of geisha houses along the riverbank across from Higashiyama.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Kanazawa, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Kinjohro
金城楼
A good ryotei which uses seasonal local ingredients, with dining rooms in traditional Japanese architecture. Reservations recommended. Expensive, but cheaper than similar establishments in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Closed · opens 11 am¥10,000
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Higashi-Chayagai
ひがし茶屋街
Across the Asano River, Kanazawa's most famous geisha district. Many of the tall narrow houses are still used as high-class entertainment, but the Shima House (¥400) is open for all to see, and is well worth the entry fee for a chance to experience its refined and elegant atmosphere. Quite a few of the buildings have been converted into speciality shops and teahouses (of the non-geisha variety), so poke around freely and don't miss out on a cup of tea and a Japanese sweet (¥500-1000). Behind this area is a temple district, and the roads between the main road and the mountain are a twisting labyrinth of narrow lanes perfect for exploring on foot.
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Hakuza
箔座
A well-known purveyor of all things covered or decorated with gold leaf, this shop is worth a visit just to see the stunning platinum and gold leafed warehouse inside.
09:30-18:00 daily
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Coil
金沢手巻き寿司 COIL（コイル）
Fancy, modernistic temaki (sushi hand roll) restaurant, with a DIY attitude. Pick your desired fillings, follow your own tea making ceremony, and roll your own sushi to your liking! Has vegan/vegetarian friendly options, as well as English menus.
Daily 11:00-21:30¥1500-2000