Kanazawa
Eat like a local in Kanazawa
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(56)
Eat like a local in Kanazawa
Sample Kanazawa's delicious dishes from fresh sushi, to Kaga vegetables, and sweet wagashi on this ultimate culinary journey.
What makes this experience special
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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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)
Meeting point
Kanazawa Station Information Center - The host will be waiting in front of it by the main entrance.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat 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!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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Fred
Oct 2025
Excellent, fun guide! Knowledgeable, helpful, patient, proficient. Would highly recommend. Took us to places we would never have found on our own, explained the local dishes, and answered innumerable questions about local culture. Left us with recommendations for places that fit our interests in the remaining days of our visit here. If you can request Akari as a guide, I believe you will be so pleased.
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Michael
Aug 2025
Rimiko was a great tour guide. The restaurants were delicious and unique. I highly recommend this tour.
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Julie
Aug 2025
What an introduction to Kanazawa with our wonderfully enthusiastic and friendly guide , Akari. We began the tour with delicious ramen in a traditional Japanese setting, then a visit to Omicho Market where we enjoyed oysters, sashimi, plum sake and unagi from amiable stall-holders. All done at an easy-going pace whilst engaging in informative conversation. We visited a shrine on our journey to the Geisha district and finished the tour with gold leaf ice cream and drinks at a Matcha cafe. The whole experience was so delightful and Akari was so organised and capable, it has made our brief visit to Kanazawa very very memorable. Thank you so much.
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Jacinta
Jul 2025
Loved it - friendly guide with excellent tips and cultural insights - great food too!
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Jacinta
Jul 2025
We loved Saki and Sake
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Curtis
Jul 2025
Saki made sure everything was set before the tour. She helped us explore new foods. We enjoyed learning about Japan and the area around Kanazawa. She also gave us some great advice for the rest of our trip.
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