Kanazawa
Eat like a local in Kanazawa
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(45)
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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What travelers think of this experience
Jake
Apr 2025
Saki was absolutely wonderful! It felt like spending time with a dear friend. We had so much fun on our tour and tried some delicious food! One of the best tour guides! Would definitely recommend!
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Michele
Apr 2025
We met a lovely guide, Saki, who showed us local restaurants we never would have found on our own. While learning about the food, and history of the area, we also enjoyed Saki’s company and great conversation!
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Chelle
Mar 2025
Selda was a wonderful guide and introduced us to food we have would have never tried on our own. We went to two izakayas that were such a fun experience. Please note, this is not a street food tour as their street food market closes at 4 PM daily.
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Chelle
Mar 2025
Selda was a wonderful guide! She showed us her favorite izakayas in Kanazawa and ordered her favorite, local food she likes to enjoy. We throughly enjoyed the meals and the fun atmosphere in the izakayas. Please note, this is not a street food tour as Kanazawa does not offer this except in Omicho Market which closes at 4pm daily. I highly recommend this tour if you want a broad introduction of the local foods.
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Megan
Dec 2024
Lucy was great! We were a large group with a huge age range (5-79), and one person who couldn’t walk far distances. She worked very hard to find a place that would accommodate us all (the day after Christmas no less!) but that would also us to try the local cuisine. Although we were not able to do the traditional food walking tour- we nonetheless had a wonderful time and got to experience local Kanazawan foods.
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Jove
Dec 2024
Jorge, went the extra mile to make our time with him very memorable. To the unique stores, markets, and out of the way temples
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