Omicho Market and Higashichaya Food Tour in Kanazawa

The beautiful city of Kanazawa is the capital of the Ishikawa Prefecture, in the central region of Japan. It’s known as “Little Kyoto” for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, albeit on a much more compact scale. Located between the ocean and the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa sees the best of both worlds when it comes to local food. Discover some of the best food on offer in the city during this Omicho Market and Higashichaya Food Tour in Kanazawa. This tour is a great opportunity to get to know the city through food, where you’ll explore the glorious Omicho Market and the humble old town area while snacking along the way. The best food in Kanazawa comes together at Omicho Market, a huge market in the heart of the city, with over 200 stores just beckoning to be explored! You’ll explore the market and taste over 8 different local foods during this food tour in Kanazawa, then afterward, you’ll head to the beautiful tea house district of Higashichaya, to the east of the city. Once a hub for geisha to entertain the elite, this district still has beautiful surviving wooden houses, which are some of the most well-preserved in Japan.