Higashiyama Tomarigi

Higashiyama Tomarigi house is a spacious and comfortable Kanazawa machiya located less than a 5 minute walk to the famous Higashi Chaya geisha district. The house was an old restaurant, and the large bar counter gives the house a unique and nice atmosphere. The house has lots of space for a group of up to 8 people to comfortably relax and spend time together, but also cozy enough for smaller groups.

Description of the house

The ground floor has a bar style kitchen, a heated kotatsu (traditional Japanese table), two large living rooms, two sofas, a restroom, and a small Japanese rock garden. Upstairs has three separate bedrooms, one with two single beds, one that fits 4 futons, and one that fits two futons. Upstairs also has a shower and bath, another restroom, and a washing machine with a dryer. There is also one free parking space right next to the house for those travleing by car.

The word “tomarigi” in Japanese is either a tree or a small piece of wood that birds use to rest outside of a bird house, but it is also the small wooden bar where you rest your feet when sitting on a high stool at the counter of a restaurant. There could not be a more poetic and accurate way to describe this house made of wood, which used to be a restaurant, and is today a perfect place to stay, relax and enjoy Kanazawa.

The neighborhood

The Higashi Chaya tea district area is a place where you can experience the Japan of old. The traditional architecture, quiet streets, and the beautiful Asanogawa river make this area a truly special place to visit. Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa Castle, and Omicho Market are all close as well. Tomarigi house is located on the main road right next to two bus stops, has free parking for those traveling by car, and is a great place to spend your time in Kanazawa.