遊興の場であったひがし茶屋。武家屋敷とは違って塀がなく、「木虫籠キムスコ」と呼ばれる格子戸が並んでいます。外側からは中が見えにくく、内側からは外の様子が見えやすくなっています。
The Higashi Chaya District was once one of Kanazawa’s entertainment quarters. Unlike the samurai district, there are no high earthen walls. Instead, the streets are lined with traditional wooden lattice windows known as kimusuko. These lattices make it difficult to see inside from the street while allowing those indoors to observe the outside.
金沢では、城下町形成とともに芝居小屋や見世物小屋が建てられ、遊興施設を集めて管理するために茶屋が設けられました。芸妓などの生活を支える役割も果たしていたと言われています。江戸時代には京都や大阪にも劣らない賑わいを見せ、舞や謡曲、琴などの芸に磨きをかけた芸妓が多く揃い、今も独自の華やかな文化が守られています。
As Kanazawa’s castle town developed, theaters and other entertainment venues were established. To regulate these businesses, teahouses were concentrated in designated districts. They also provided a livelihood for geisha and others working in the entertainment world. During the Edo period, the district flourished with a level of prosperity rivaling Kyoto and Osaka. Skilled geisha refined traditional performing arts such as dance, noh chanting (yokyoku), and the koto, and this elegant cultural tradition continues to this day.
懐華楼 Kaikaro
華やかなお茶屋の文化を知ることができます。
Kaikaro is one of Kanazawa’s most famous teahouses and offers visitors a chance to experience the refined culture of traditional teahouses.
輪島塗りの階段 A staircase finished with Wajima lacquerware
尾形光琳の紅白梅図屏風を模した屏風 A folding screen inspired by Ogata Korin’s Red and White Plum Blossoms
黄金の茶室があります。畳も金色です。A magnificent Golden Tea Room, where even the tatami mats are decorated in gold
お茶屋美術館 Ochaya Museum
お茶屋についての資料を見ることができます。
This museum introduces the history and culture of Kanazawa’s traditional teahouses.
群青の間が特に有名です。The famous Gunjo-no-Ma (Ultramarine Room)
簪なども展示してあります。Beautiful hair ornaments (kanzashi) and other artifacts used by geisha
館内では、貴重品以外の荷物を全てロッカーに預けて見学します。Please note that visitors are required to place all belongings except valuables in lockers before entering the museum.
近くにはカフェがたくさんあります。金沢ならではのラテアート。The area is also home to many charming cafés, where you can enjoy beautiful latte art unique to Kanazawa.
金沢は日本国内の金箔の９９%を生産しています。ひがし茶屋には金箔専門店もあり、金箔のアクセサリーや料理用の金箔などを買うことができます。散策しながら金沢の伝統工芸に触れることができる街です。
Kanazawa produces about 99% of Japan’s gold leaf. The Higashi Chaya District is filled with specialty shops selling gold-leaf accessories, souvenirs, and edible gold leaf for culinary use. It is one of the best places to experience Kanazawa’s traditional craftsmanship while strolling through its historic streets.
次は、２１世紀美術館を少しだけ見ました。
Next, I made a short visit to the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.
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