Kanazawa Sushi and Seafood Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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

Discover Kanazawa's extraordinary seafood culture on this private, fully customizable food tour led by a government-licensed local guide. Kanazawa sits beside the Sea of Japan, whose cold, nutrient-rich waters yield some of the country's finest fish, sweet snow crab, plump oysters, and sea urchin. Begin at the historic Omicho Market, a lively 300-year-old marketplace nicknamed "Kanazawa's Kitchen," where you'll meet the vendors and learn to tell truly fresh seafood from the rest. Your guide explains the seasonal catch, regional specialties, and the customs behind Kanazawa's celebrated cuisine. Then settle in at a local sushi counter to savor sashimi-grade fish prepared by skilled hands. Because this is a private experience, the pace and stops are tailored to you, making it ideal for couples, families, and curious food lovers eager to taste the real Kanazawa beyond the guidebooks.

What's Included

Government-licensed English speaking local guide
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

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

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance.

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Meeting point
Kanazawa Station

We will meet you in front of the ticket gate. The guide will be waiting with a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Omicho Market

    Explore Kanazawa's bustling Omicho Market, a 300-year-old food market often called "Kanazawa's Kitchen." With your government-licensed guide, you'll wander past stalls overflowing with the Sea of Japan's freshest seafood - sweet snow crab, plump oysters, sea urchin, and glistening sashimi-grade fish. Sample the catch at a local sushi counter and learn how Kanazawa's seafood culture shapes its renowned cuisine.

    1 hour 30 minutes • 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
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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