In Kanazawa House Main Fish Market Auction Tour and Dinner- Unique Experiences

Main Fish Market Auction Tour and Dinner

Tour

126,000yen/ 2 persons

①2:30-5:00 /②18:00-20:00

Meeting Point:

①Hotel Pick-up/ ②Hatanaka (MAP)

Language:English/Japanese/French/German/Spanish/Chinese

What's Included: Market Auction Tour, English-speaking Guide (1st Part), Full Course Dinner, Insurance fee

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Tour Overview

Kanazawa is celebrated for its refined and distinguished culinary heritage. The Kanazawa Central Wholesale Market, which plays a key role in supporting this culinary reputation, opened in 1966 as the first central wholesale market in the Hokuriku region. It is also known for having one of the earliest auction start times among all wholesale markets in Japan. Normally closed to the public, the market opens its doors to you on this exclusive tour—accompanied by actual vendors who work there daily. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how the auction works, the rhythm of market life, and the seasonal ingredients that define Kanazawa’s cuisine.

Come discover up close the expertise of the people who sustain Kanazawa’s food culture, and witness the impressive variety of seafood traded here. After observing the vibrant auction, the tour will briefly conclude—but the experience continues that evening.You’ll reunite at a local restaurant to enjoy a special course meal featuring the very fish that was auctioned off that morning—a true sea-to-table experience. Your dining experience will take place at Hatanaka, a rising star on Kanazawa’s culinary scene since its opening in April 2019. Just a short walk from Kanazawa Station, the restaurant is set in a beautifully renovated machiya (traditional townhouse), offering a calm and welcoming atmosphere.

Hatanaka is known for its refined sushi and inventive cuisine, crafted with seasonal ingredients sourced from the rich natural environment of the Hokuriku region. For this exclusive tour, you’ll enjoy a specially curated course menu featuring fish auctioned that very morning by Tadamura Suisan at the famous Omicho Market. English-speaking staff are available, so feel free to enjoy friendly conversation while discovering the flavors of Kanazawa’s freshest catch. For an additional charge, you can also enjoy the restaurant’s recommended natural wine and carefully selected sake.