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Kanazawa Market Walk & Hands-On Cooking Experience
Kanazawa Market Walk & Hands-On Cooking Experience
Discover Kanazawa’s food culture with a guided walk through Omicho Market followed by a private cooking class using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Experience the culinary soul of Kanazawa through an immersive market walk and hands-on cooking experience. Your journey begins at Omicho Market, the city’s lively food hub, where vibrant stalls showcase the region’s exceptional seafood, fresh produce, and local specialties. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will learn how to identify the freshest ingredients and discover where Kanazawa’s top chefs source their produce.
After selecting ingredients, head to a local kitchen for a private cooking class led by Naoko, a Kanazawa native with deep roots in the city’s culinary traditions. Drawing inspiration from generations of home cooking, she shares techniques, stories, and cultural insights behind each dish. Together, you will prepare a variety of traditional dishes before sitting down to enjoy a generous, home-cooked Kanazawa meal that reflects the season and the city’s rich food heritage.
Highlights
- Guided walk through Omicho Market, Kanazawa’s iconic food market
- Learn how to select fresh seafood and seasonal local produce
- Private cooking class with a local Kanazawa instructor
- Prepare and enjoy a traditional home-style Kanazawa meal
- Cultural insights into regional ingredients and culinary traditions
Practical Information
- Location: Omicho Market and local kitchen, Kanazawa
- Duration: Approximately 4 to 5 hours
- Experience Type: Guided market walk with optional cooking class
- Guide & Instructor: English-speaking local guide and cooking instructor
- Meal Included: Full home-cooked lunch
- Menu: Seasonal and subject to ingredient availability
- Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly menu available on request
- Suitable For: Food lovers, cultural explorers, couples, small groups
- Important Notes: Dishes may vary by season; dietary preferences can be accommodated with advance notice
Duration
5 Hrs
Prices starting from
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