Kanazawa Omicho Market Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore the soul of Kanazawa through its food on this private, fully customizable tour led by a friendly government-licensed local guide. The highlight is Omicho Market, the city's lively kitchen for nearly 300 years, where narrow lanes overflow with the Sea of Japan's freshest catch. Your guide walks you through the bustling stalls, helps you choose the best spots, and introduces local specialties such as just-caught sushi, sweet snow crab, plump oysters and creamy sea urchin, explaining the seasonal catch and regional food culture while handling the ordering so you can simply relax and eat like a local. Because this is a private experience for your group only, the pace is entirely yours. Ask all the questions you like and let your guide tailor the day to your tastes, from market sampling to local sake and Kanazawa's refined Kaga cuisine. More than just a meal, it is a warm, personal welcome to Kanazawa.

What's Included

The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kanazawa
Government-licensed English speaking local guide
Private transportation
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Any food and beverage expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide or driver will contact you if needed on the day of the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Omicho Market

    Omicho Market has been Kanazawa's lively kitchen for nearly 300 years, with narrow lanes of stalls selling the Sea of Japan's freshest seafood. Your government-licensed guide leads you through the market to sample local specialties such as fresh sushi, sweet snow crab, and sea urchin, explains the regional food culture and seasonal catch, and helps you order so you can taste your way through the market like a local.

    1 minute • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Higashi Chaya District

    A chaya (lit. teahouse) is an exclusive type of restaurant where guests are entertained by geisha who perform song and dance. During the Edo Period, chaya were found in designated entertainment districts, usually just outside the city limits.

    1 minute • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Japan Guide Agency
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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