Cafe¥
Kureha
Rating78SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Heritage sweets café in the geisha district.
ひがし茶屋街の老舗甘味処。
Despite tourist-area location, long patronized by locals and geisha.
観光地立地だが地元民・芸妓さんも長年通う本物の茶房。
Tabelog 3.60/449 reviews.
食べログ3.60・449件。
Tabelog Cafe Top 100 2025.
百名店2025選出。
Exclusive partnership with Yoshihashi (Kanazawa's most prestigious confectioner).
吉はし（金沢最高格の菓子店）との連携が唯一無二。
Popular Dishes
Premium wagashi (from Yoshihashi) with matcha
上生菓子と抹茶（吉はし製）
shaved ice (seasonal)
かき氷（季節限定）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedA heritage tea house café in Higashiyama, Kanazawa's geisha district. Sit on tatami mats on the second floor, overlooking the historic streetscape, while enjoying premium wagashi from top confectioner 'Yoshihashi' paired with matcha. Tabelog Cafe WEST Top 100 (2025). Beloved by locals and geisha since long ago.
Reviews: 'A must-visit every time I come to Kanazawa,' 'The only place you can eat Yoshihashi wagashi like this,' 'Looking down at the chaya district from tatami mats is a special experience.'
Business Hours
Mon・Tue10:00-17:30
Thu – Sun10:00-17:30
Regular Holiday：Wednesday定休
Access
1st floor is a souvenir shop; steep stairs to 2nd floor tatami seating. No Japanese needed — point-and-order works fine. Takeout available
1-24-3 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
