Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour
Overview
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Explore Omicho Market, known as "Kanazawa’s Kitchen," on an exciting walking food tour with a local guide! Enjoy a variety of local gourmet dishes you can only find here, including fresh seafood rice bowls, seasonal Japanese sweets, and traditional ingredients. Feel the lively atmosphere of the market while learning about Kanazawa’s food culture and history in a fun and engaging way. Whether you're a tourist or a street food lover, this tour is packed with delights. Come experience the delicious flavors of Kanazawa with all five senses!
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.
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
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.
What To Expect
Omicho Market
This walking food tour is designed for international visitors to experience Kanazawa’s local cuisine and culture. Join a local guide as you explore Omicho Market, known as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen,” and taste fresh seafood, seasonal Japanese sweets, and traditional ingredients. While sampling these local delicacies, you’ll also learn about Japan’s unique food culture in a fun and interactive way. Set in the lively atmosphere of the market, this 80-minute tour invites you to engage all five senses and discover the true flavors of Kanazawa. Come and feel the charm of Kanazawa through its food!
What‘s Included
Photos taken during the tour
Admission fee
Informational pamphlets prepared by the guide
Guidance by a local guide, with AI-powered language support available when needed
Hidden local spots & photo stops
Food and drinks during the tour are at your own expense.
If you enjoy the tour, gratuities for the guide are always appreciated but entirely optional.
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Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A memorable tour
geoff-mcchang,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend Juji and Kok, both were excellent guides through the markets and have wonderful recommendations for tastings. As well as being very knowledgeable they were a lot of fun. They made for a memorable experience.
Market
mauriciop931,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuji made a great explanation in few minutes about the market
Quick introduction to kanazawa
luzmC414MU,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuji was very friendly and insightful. Gave us a lot of new information on the city. Definitely suggest to take the time and listen to him.
Ominous Maeket tour guide
Hulksteraus,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tiki was very good and explained Kanazawa well. He was very knowledgeable and knew much about Kanazawa. We enjoyed his enthusiasm and knowledge.
An education on Kanazawa and its history.
mikaib2026,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Koki was an amazing guide and helped us learn about local culture a lot! I highly recommend this tour.
Omicho Market with Koki
mayai2026,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Koki is amazing!! We met him in Omicho Market. He taught us about some history of Kanazawa! Super sweet and has great English! Give his tour a try, he is so amazing!!!
Great tour guide - amazing!
Odyssey47146660118,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kiki, is amazing he is very knowledgeable highly recommend! He is friendly English is excellent he is very warm and pleasant. A must for anyone wanting to experience travel.
Kanazawa in 5 minutes
Explore58321836668,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I liked that it showed us everything in a brief presentation, i learned about culture, art, and history. The tiny lecture was very good with a lot of photos to understand the refference
Explore Kanazawa
574quentinp,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great discovery thanks to our guide who explained the history of Kanazawa! A wonderful city that I recommend! Thanks to Yugi san!
Great guide
victoriabV2872MB,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, amazing tour. Gave me a l9vely tour of the fish market 10/10. Learnt a lot about the local fishing market and the stalls. Very informative!
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