Omicho Market Gourmet Experience Tour | Highlights & Report

Omicho Market Gourmet Experience Tour (English Guide)

Lead (Overview)
Explore Kanazawa’s kitchen—Omicho Market—with an English-speaking guide: easy, delicious, and fun.
Participants: 5 (a family from New Zealand) | Duration: approx. 90 minutes | Experience: enjoyed sushi & wagyu.
Here are the highlights and photos from the day.

Highlights

• Explained the market’s history and how to navigate it efficiently
• Seasonal seafood introduction → sushi tasting
• Butcher area walkthrough to explain cuts → enjoyed a wagyu dish
• How to spot “can’t-miss” shops (knife work, turnover speed, display freshness)
• Guide support for payments and ordering in English

Route & Duration (guide)

• Meeting point: Near the “M’ZA entrance” sign at Omicho Market
• Inner circle → fish section → produce & deli → sushi counter/stand-up tasting → butcher area
• End: Central area of the market (we can also guide you to the next sightseeing spot)
• Duration: approx. 90 minutes (±15 minutes depending on how much you eat)

Photo Gallery (captions & alt examples)

• Caption: Explaining features of seasonal seafood
  alt: English-speaking guide describing sushi toppings at Omicho Market
• Caption: Family enjoying a sushi tasting
  alt: A New Zealand family of five savoring sushi at the counter
• Caption: Enjoying a wagyu dish
  alt: Participants learning about wagyu cuts in front of a butcher shop
• Caption: Lively market arcade
  alt: Passageway and storefronts inside Omicho Market

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Pricing & Inclusions (editable)

• Included: English-speaking guide, support for taking photos
• Not included: Food costs (estimate ¥1,500–¥3,000 per person)
• Cancellation: Free until X days before (follows Viator policy)

Guide’s Note
Today we welcomed a New Zealand family of five. We used a route that avoids crowds and balanced both sushi and wagyu so everyone could enjoy comfortably. In markets, the order of movement and what to focus on make a big difference. AMG Tours guides you on the most efficient route.

FAQ

Q. Is it okay if I don’t speak Japanese?
A. Yes. Your guide handles communication with shops and can recommend items and portion sizes.

Q. Do you cater to vegetarians or food allergies?
A. Please tell us in advance. We can flexibly adjust to non-seafood deli items, sweets, and more.

Q. Do you run the tour on rainy days?
A. Yes. The market is covered by an arcade, so it’s comfortable even in the rain.

Q. Is it suitable for families with children?
A. Yes. We widen the path and adjust the route for strollers when needed.

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Related Tours & Articles (internal links)

• Tour Details: Omicho Market Premium Walk
• Access: How to get to Omicho Market (meeting point photos)
• Reports: Latest tour results