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A group of people standing in front of a brightly lit food stall with a sign that reads 'Futo-roku'. 1
Three children holding oranges in a market with various signs and products in the background. 2
A variety of seafood including crab, fish, and possibly other shellfish, arranged on a black plate. 3
A group of people seated at a table inside a market with various food items and a sign above them. 4
A busy indoor market with various stalls selling goods, signs in Japanese, and people shopping. 5
By DeepExperience, Inc.

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Free cancellation available
Price is €104 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover the rich food culture of the Hokuriku region at Omicho Market
    • Explore the market's history and its transition from a wholesale market
    • Savour the unique opportunity to sample freshly prepared seafood and fruits
    • Enjoy both takeaway and eat-in options at renowned stalls like Oguchi Suisan
    • Learn about the markets role as a hub for fresh seafood, local produce, and meat

Activity location

    • Kanazawa
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒920-0907 石川県金沢市青草町88番地 | 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.
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Private Tour: Not Included Food Tasting Expense

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

With this option, you can purchase as much food and ingredients as you like without worrying about the budget.

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€104.11 x 1 Adult€104.11
Total
Price is €104.11

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Omicho Market
  • Exclusions
    Food tasting expenses (unless an option with food tastings included is selected)
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the market
  • Exclusions
    Personal shopping expenses

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Vegans, Vegetarians
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Join a 2-hour tour through Kanazawa’s iconic Omicho Market, affectionately known as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen.” Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic market, operating since the Edo period, and explore the rich food culture of the Hokuriku region.

    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.

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

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

Location

Activity location

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    • Kanazawa
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒920-0907 石川県金沢市青草町88番地 | 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.
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan