Kanazawa Flavors & Culture Walk: Omicho Market & Geisha District

Name: Kanazawa Flavors & Culture Walk: Omicho Market & Geisha District
Price: 7000 JPY
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (55 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

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Taste Kanazawa’s Local Delicacies

Try fresh sushi, croquettes, and other seasonal street foods at Omicho Market — known as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen.”

Explore the Traditional Geisha District

Wander through the charming Higashi Chaya with its wooden teahouses, gold-leaf shops, and cozy sake bars.

Perfect Photo Opportunities

Capture Instagram-worthy shots in hidden alleys and at scenic spots only locals know.

️ Friendly Local Guide

Your guide will share fun stories about Kanazawa’s culture and daily life — easy to understand even if English isn’t your first language!

✨ Small Group Experience

Enjoy a relaxed and personal tour with plenty of time to eat, chat, and explore at your own pace.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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.

What To Expect

Step into the heart of Kanazawa’s culture and cuisine! At Omicho Market, discover local life while tasting fresh sushi, croquettes, and seasonal treats loved by locals for generations. Then wander through the charming Higashi Chaya (Geisha District), famous for its wooden teahouses, gold leaf shops, and cozy sake bars. Our guide will take you to hidden spots and capture beautiful photos along the way — a perfect way to experience the taste, tradition, and elegance of Kanazawa! To ensure that guests can enjoy tastings and experiences at many different shops, this tour is generally limited to a maximum of two groups. In some cases, there may be up to three groups, but please rest assured that this does not affect the quality of the tour! If you’re looking for a more relaxed and flexible experience, we recommend booking a private tour. Please feel free to contact us if you’re interested.

Sample Menu

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Kanazawa-style Fresh Sushi

Enjoy incredibly fresh sushi prepared with seasonal seafood from the nearby Sea of Japan, reflecting Kanazawa’s rich coastal cuisine.

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Fresh Sashimi from Kanazawa Port

Enjoy ultra-fresh sashimi made from seafood landed at Kanazawa Port, offering a true taste of the Sea of Japan.

What‘s Included

Free photos from your guide

Entrance fee

Pamphlet materials prepared in advance by the guide

Guidance by a local guide, with AI-powered language support when needed

Snacks

If you enjoy the tour, gratuities for the guide are always appreciated but entirely optional.

Options

Kanazawa Flavors & Culture Walk: Omicho Market & Geisha District

Reviews

4.89

55 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Had a wonderful time on the walking tour with Yuji and Daiki
wanderl0ster,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun couple of hours strolling through the streets of Kanazawa. Though it rained most of the tour, still visited many interesting places and learned a lot about Kanazawa. Would recommend this tour to learn more about Kanazawa from a local guide.
Wonderful food and culture experience tour
A2695QStrevord,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic experience on this tour. Yuji gave us the must haves of the market while providing us the historical knowledge needed to appreciate all the delicious bites. He also brought us to the geisha area where we learned about the cities appreciation for local entertainment and tradition. We couldn’t recommend this tour more!
Nice walking tour of old town and market
Sarah B Australia,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice walking tour with Yuji. Saw sites, shopping and food. Helpful tips of where to eat and shop. Matcha, sushi, mochi and crafts!
Food and tours
Makensley L,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and customized the experience to our interest. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend!
Omicho to Higashi Walk
bentL4836PJ,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yuji was very friendly and gave solid insight covering Kanezawa during our rainy walk from Omicho Market to the Higashi Chaya District. His details covering the craftsmanship of Kanezawa pottery and gold leaf were thoughtful as was his suggestions for local sake. It is always a pleasure to have extra company.
Walking Tour of Kanazawa
Rtweed,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yuji was very kind and thoughtful. Made our walk around town very easy! He knew exactly what shops to take us too and had a great knowledge of the district!
Awesome
N3621NSjudithg,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome chap lots of great information. Learnt a lot of great information. Well worth stopping and chatting 😄😄😄Yuki is great
Kanazawa Tour
F7134EHmanuelar,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and great tour. Really nice to get local knowledge with great recommendations and history. Our guide was lovely to talk.
Omicho Market Travel Guide
joelhX1664KV,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The review of Kanazawa history was very good. Learned a lot about the history of the city both past and present. In particular the history of Omicho market was very good.
Walk arounf
elliottl731,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Advisor was very informative and willing to answer questions , his advice was amazing and useful