Kanazawa: 2-Hour Private Tour of Omicho Market with Tastings

Duration2h

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience Kanazawa’s food culture with our exclusive 2-hour Omicho Market Tour. Unlike others, this tour focuses solely on Omicho Market, known as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen,” immersing you in its vibrant atmosphere and rich history.

Discover why Omicho Market, a culinary treasure since the Edo period, captivates visitors as a hub of fresh seafood, local produce, and premium meat. While others may spread focus across sites, we ensure an experience dedicated to exploring the market during optimal hours, avoiding crowds.

Savor Hokuriku’s flavors as you sample freshly prepared seafood, seasonal fruits, and delicacies from renowned stalls like Oguchi Suisan. Whether takeout or eat-in, this tour offers unmatched access to the market’s celebrated offerings.

With expert guidance, uncover hidden gems, hear vendor stories, and appreciate Kanazawa’s culinary legacy. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the soul of Kanazawa’s gastronomy.

Options

Not Included Tasting Expense

Not Included Tasting Expense: With this option, you can purchase as much food and ingredients as you like without worrying about the budget.

Included Tasting Expense

¥3,000 budget is available: With this option, a ¥3,000 budget is provided for food tasting, allowing you to enjoy a selection of dishes and ingredients

What's included

Food tasting at selected stalls

Food tasting expense (An optional plan including a ¥3,000 budget is available.)

What to expect

Omicho Market
30m

Begin with a guided stroll through the bustling aisles, where you’ll be introduced to the market’s role as a hub for fresh seafood, locally grown vegetables, and premium meats, including renowned Japanese wagyu beef. Learn about its transition from a wholesale market to the heart of Kanazawa’s food scene.
Omicho Ichibakan
1h 10m

Relish the unique opportunity to sample freshly prepared seafood, fruits, and more at renowned stalls like Oguchi Suisan and Fruits Sakano. Enjoy both takeout and eat-in options, featuring seasonal delicacies from the Sea of Japan, local produce, and mouthwatering wagyu dishes.

If time allows, visit specialty shops offering the best local gifts, from traditional sweets to artisanal products.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in front of the Hokkokuginko, Musashigatsuji Branch. For clarification, this meeting point is located in the plaza area outside Omicho Market. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.

End point

Please meet your guide in front of the Hokkokuginko, Musashigatsuji Branch. For clarification, this meeting point is located in the plaza area outside Omicho Market. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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