Immerse Yourself in a Surreal Experience: Where AR Art Meets the Historic Streets of Nishi Chaya

Step into a magical world through digital street art in Nishi Chaya.

KANAZAWA, Japan, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From Sunday, 13 April, an unprecedented AR art exhibition opens in Nishichayagai, the historic teahouse district where Kanazawa's past and culture still breathe. Augmented Reality (AR) art overlays computer-generated imagery onto the real world via smartphone or computer. KanazawaBiyori spoke to the organisers to find out more about the tour.

■Tell me about the tour.Purchase a ticket, scan the QR code with your phone, and the story begins. The venue is the main street of Nishichayagai; when you reach each designated spot, the work automatically comes to life, merging everyday scenery with the digital. The entire Nishichaya-dōri forms one narrative, promising a mysterious moment as though you had stepped into a giant picture book.

■What kind of experience can you get on the tour."Art Café 33 yoi yoi," which also serves as reception, offers a space to re-experience the works. Its name combines san-san ("33," brilliantly radiant) with yoi yoi (the pleasant sway of cheerful inebriation). Set against the storied backdrop of Nishichayagai, this AR adventure invites fresh eyes to often-overlooked corners and is recommended for locals and visitors alike.

■Overview and Application DetailsDuration: Ongoing — Sunday, 13 April to Sunday, 30 NovemberHours: Variable; please check the official Instagram account for daily updates.Admission: ¥1,100 per ticketiPhone Rental: ¥10,000 deposit (fully refundable upon return)

■Further InformationOfficial Website https://kanaza-waza.com/33yoiyoi/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/33yoiyoi/Vertical Video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UhrLjfmIgDsHorizontal Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJqkvZZe03k^[1][2][3][4]

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Contact InformationCompany Name: Kanazawa Biyori Co., Ltd.Address:Sanpia Izumigaoka 511, 255 Fushimishinmachi,Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 921-8172, JapanWebsite: info@kanazawabiyori.com^[7]Representative: Tatsunori KitaPhone: +81-76-255-7663

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1. ^{^} https://kanaza-waza.com/33yoiyoi/ (kanaza-waza.com)
2. ^{^} https://www.instagram.com/33yoiyoi/ (www.instagram.com)
3. ^{^} https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UhrLjfmIgDs (www.youtube.com)
4. ^{^} https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJqkvZZe03k (www.youtube.com)
5. ^{^} https://kanazawatour.com/#modern-tea-ceremony (kanazawatour.com)
6. ^{^} https://kanazawatour.com/#blacksmith-workshop-tour (kanazawatour.com)
7. ^{^} info@kanazawabiyori.com (www.prnasia.com)