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!

Where you’ll go

With nothing but your stretchiest pants and your host as your personal GPS and Yelp reviewer, you can rest assured you’ll be tasting Kanazawa cuisine at its absolute finest (and squeezing in some sightseeing along the way). In central Kanazawa, the Kanazawa Station is a must-see landmark and the perfect place for your host to point out a few top-tier food spots you can test out on another day. Just 15 minutes away at the Omicho Market Area, join locals jostling their way through 180 stalls selling some of the city’s best street food – tasting a few for yourself – before scoping out the food scene one mile south in the historic Kenroku-en Area and downtown Katamachi, the city’s restaurant-lined shopping and entertainment hub.

- 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
- This experience will be personalized to you!
- 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 not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Your hotel/apartment or any other central location
Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund

COVID-19 Flexible Policy: you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Kanazawa Food Tour

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