12 Best Food Tours in Kanazawa

Kanazawa eats well off the Sea of Japan: nodoguro rosy seabass, winter buri, and the small kobako crab that locals queue for in its short season. Omicho Market has fed the city since the Edo period, and it’s at its best in the morning.

2.Kanazawa: Private Food Tasting Walking Tour

Join our private food tasting walking tour in Kanazawa and discover the hidden culinary gems of this enchanting city. Explore, indulge, and satisfy your taste buds like never before!

★ 4.7

“The best experience you could have in Kanazawa! We tried so many different types of food, went to the fish market and the old district where we had tea and a sake tasting. I tried so many different foods (fish, meet and even sweets!) Megumi…”

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3.Kanazawa Market and Oldtown Food and Culture Walking Tour

Discover Kanazawa’s historic districts and vibrant food scene on this 3-hour guided walking tour, blending culture, cuisine, and local insights.

★ 5.0

“The Tour was an amazing experience. I was lucky to walk during a sunny day and the old town district was really empty which made the tour much more enjoyable. My Tour Guide KAZ T really made the Tour so special, her knowledge about tRead…”

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5.Kanazawa: Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya Food & Sake Tour

Explore Kanazawa’s culinary and cultural gems with this 2-hour walking tour of Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya District, including sushi, sake, and traditional crafts.

★ 4.8

“We booked this two-hour tour with Yuji and Aiko last minute after arriving by train, and it was a highlight of our Kanazawa visit. We explored the vibrant market where they shared fascinating history and used their iPad to show us favorite local dishes and…”

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6.Kanazawa Night Foodie Tour

Absorb the flavors of Kanazawa's vibrant food scene on this immersive 3.5-hour culinary adventure, where a local expert guides you through a full course dinner and five drink selections.

★ 5.0

“Katie was great! We love the foods, and learned so much, I totally recommend this tour! I will take this to her again, yeah”

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8.Eat Like A Local In Kanazawa

Discover the hidden culinary gems of Kanazawa! Indulge in authentic local flavors and experience the true essence of this enchanting Japanese city.

★ 5.0

“Met Jorge in the hotel lobby. Kanazawa has great food and we started with sushi at a restaurant in the train station. In fact, we could have spent the evening there since the sashimi was so good but we then moved to dining on grilled…”

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10.Kanazawa Night Foodie Tour

Discover Kanazawa’s hidden culinary gems on this 3.5-hour night foodie tour, featuring local delicacies, historic streets, and expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“This tour was thoroughly enjoyable and great fun, led by our guide Ethan. Unfortunately, due to an issue, we were not able to go to the second restaurant, but the food and service at the first one was superb, & the sake tasting at the…”

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11.Morning Magic: Kanazawa Cycling & Omicho Food Tour

Discover Kanazawa’s best sights and flavors on a peaceful morning cycling tour, exploring historic districts, gardens, and a lively market with local tastings.

★ 5.0

“I had a really lovely morning tour with Yuji who is obviously very enthusiastic about Kanazawa, his adopted city. I arrived early and Yuji was already waiting for me at the appointed meeting place. He had plenty of prepared material as an introduction to Kanazawa…”

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