I’ve returned to Kanazawa in the last few years multiple times, not only for work but for pleasure too and it’s always wonderful when my travels work out that I can experience another darling Machiya for a night or two.

This time around, with my parents visiting in Japan for a month, I stayed in this sweet Machiya located in the quiet Moriyama residential area of Kanazawa, a leisurely walk to Higashi-chaya, the tea and geisha district of the city. The famed Omicho (fresh seafood) market is also a short walk away, which was perfect for me to pick up an easy lunch and dinner to enjoy in the comfort of my machiya.

Aptly named Temari, this particular Machiya (one of four standing next to each other - perfect to reserve for multiple families travelling together) is decorated with a hanging art installation of multiple Temari balls in a myriad of colours and patterns. Temari are a traditional folk art & craft made from embroidery that was used for decoration and childhood games.

Each of the four machiya host different art installations created by an individual local artist.

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