Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha Districts
Embark on a cultural and culinary journey on a food tour in Kanazawa! Sample seafood, local produce and sweet treats in Omicho Market, explore Kazuemachi Chayagai and Higashi Chaya geisha districts.
Highlights
Led by a local host, take part in a food tour of Kanazawa that includes street foods, seafood, traditional treats and visiting several of the city’s main sights
Stroll through the quaint streets of two geisha districts (Kazue Machi and Higashi Chaya) and learn about their history
Explore the bustling Omicho Market, Kanazawa’s biggest seafood market, where you can sample street foods and fresh bites
Take part in a gold leaf workshop and learn about traditional crafts
Discover Kanazawa’s fascinating history and culture with a local host
10 meals
Experience Details
Less than three hours from Tokyo and Osaka by bullet train, Kanazawa is a great addition to any travel itinerary. The capital city of Ishikawa, this historic castle town near the sea was once a major hub for culture and arts, where many relics can still be found. Visiting can feel like stepping back in time, with wooden townhouses, landscaped gardens, and kimono-clad geisha everyday sights.
This area is also home to a fascinating food culture. In this guided tour with an expert guide, you’ll taste Kanazawa specialties, including seafood, fresh produce and local delicacies. Additionally, you’ll stroll through the bustling Omicho Seafood Market and visit the geisha districts of Kazuemachi Chayagai and Higashi Chaya, where history comes alive. To finalize the day, you'll experience the traditional arts of Kanazawa by taking part in a gold leaf workshop.
Experience itinerary:
- Meet your host at the meeting point.
- Enjoy a guided tour of Omicho Market
- Visit Kazue Machi and Higashi Chaya geisha districts guided by your host, and taste street foods, including seafood and local specialties, in at least three different stalls
- Take part in a gold leaf workshop and finish the tour at Higashi Chaya
Inclusions
Tour of Omicho Market, Kazuemachi Chaya and Higashi Chaya Districts
English-speaking guide
Food tastings at three stalls
Exclusions
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop-off point
Drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be Mister Donut Kanazawa Musashi Shop. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that this is a shared experience (not private).
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Stretching alongside the Sea of Japan, the coastal prefecture of Ishikawa boasts some dramatically diverse scenery ranging from rugged coastlines to untouched mountain backdrops, offering the freshest seafood and colorful locally-grown produce, harvested from rural areas.
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10 meals