Local Food & Drink Tastings
5.0 (69)

Eat like a local in Kanazawa

3 hours English
5.0 (69)
100% Personalized

Sample Kanazawa's delicious dishes from fresh sushi, to Kaga vegetables, and sweet wagashi on this ultimate culinary journey.

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Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

1 Chome, 1 Chome Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
6-8 food tastings suggested by your host
2 drinks (alcoholic or soft drinks)
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s Excluded:

Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • Taste your way through some of Kanazawa’s best food spots with a knowledgeable local host to decipher every menu
  • Explore the city's foodie districts while taking in the iconic sights and landmarks along the way
  • Eat specialties unique to the city across a range of unique locations, from markets to traditional izakaya
  • Try some of the city’s best street food at Omicho market – it’s famous for its crispy croquettes!
  • If your pants are stretchy enough, end your experience with a tasting of local craft gins or craft beers
  • Get recommendations from your host for other dishes to try and the best places to find them

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Debra 16 February 2026

Akari was wonderful! She had everything prepared, so we were able to start tasting the wonderful food right away! She was knowledgeable about the food, the Omichi Market, and Kanazawa history and took me to see the night illumination in the famous Kenrokuen Garden. I highly recommend using Akari as a guide to Kanazawa!

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Debra 16 February 2026

I had a wonderful time with Akari-san on this food tasting tour! She had prepared everything ahead of time, so there were no problems throughout the evening, and she had managed to include a special “night time illumination” event held in the famous Kenrokuen Garden - it was fabulous! Akari was knowledgeable, personable, and made the whole trip to Kanazawa worthwhile!

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Stephanie 21 January 2026

We loved our time with Megumi! She made our time with her in Kanazawa amazing. She made sure our 10 year old daughter enjoyed her experience, along with ours. She had the best recommendation for other tours while we were in Kanazawa and even helped book them for us. It definitely felt like we were with a friend!

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Brian 31 October 2025

Akari was great! Easy to understand, vivacious personality, knowledgeable about all things Kanazawa city! Highly recommend.

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Victoria 30 October 2025

We combined a half day tour + food tour and had such a great day with Megumi! She showed us around all the areas of Kanazawa we wanted to see, found us fantastic food, and was a delight to simply spend time with chatting and laughing. She took such good care of us and was always checking in to make sure we were doing well and had what we needed. We couldn’t be happier with the day. Thanks Megumi!

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Victoria 30 October 2025

We had such a great day with Megumi! She showed us around all the areas of Kanazawa we wanted to see, found us fantastic food, and was a delight to simply spend time with chatting and laughing. She took such good care of us and was always checking in to make sure we were doing well and had what we needed. We couldn’t be happier with the day. Thanks Megumi!

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What you’ll do

Close to sea and mountains, Kanazawa has earned its reputation as a culinary powerhouse with some of the best fresh produce in Japan. With your local host as a menu decipherer, sample street food at Omicho Market (the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”) – crunchy seafood- or veggie-filled Omicho croquettes are famous for being some of the best in the country and fried, skewered squid is always a treat. Cool down with Kanazawa’s glittering gold leaf ice-cream, and tuck into Kanazawa-style curry (a rich, gooey sauce served with a pork cutlet) or Hanton rice – fried rice under a blanket of runny omelet. Head to your host’s favorite izakaya and savor some of Japan’s freshest sashimi with a cold beer, and if you still have room? Try some local craft gins and craft beers!

Real Stories, Real Connections

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Ice Cream Smiles Under a Dappled Gold Screen

Ice Cream Smiles Under a Dappled Gold Screen

Serene Stroll by the Lake

Serene Stroll by the Lake

Journey Through the Majestic Wooden Portal

Journey Through the Majestic Wooden Portal

Joyful Stroll Under the Painted Parasol

Joyful Stroll Under the Painted Parasol

Under the Vibrant Canopy: A Warm Moment Amidst Rainy Skies

Under the Vibrant Canopy: A Warm Moment Amidst Rainy Skies

Beneath the Watchful Sky: A Statue's Serenity

Beneath the Watchful Sky: A Statue's Serenity

Enchanted Evening Stroll

Enchanted Evening Stroll

Dipping sauce served alongside a prepared Japanese dish.

Dipping sauce served alongside a prepared Japanese dish.