KANAZAWA
Gastronomy
An Exclusive Private Tour to Discover the Tradition and Culture of Kanazawa
Beyond sightseeing - Step inside Kanazawa
The buzz of the market, the hush of a tea room, the warmth of a craftsman’s hands.
Kanazawa — experienced only here.
A small-group, truly authentic premium tour behind the scenes of markets, ryōtei, tea rooms, and traditional crafts.
Our Experiences
Dining with the Head Chef
At one of Kanazawa’s renowned ryotei, delight in a kaiseki course that brings together the finest seasonal ingredients and exquisite hospitality, crafted with meticulous care in every detail.
Amidst the historic setting, each dish reveals a sense of artistry and aesthetic refinement, filling the heart with quiet fulfillment as you savor its depth of flavor.
Accompanied by dialogue with the head chef, this is a rare opportunity to experience the true essence of Japanese cuisine with all five senses.
Tracing the essence of Japanese cuisine through water
We invite you to a unique journey exploring “water,” the foundation of Japanese cuisine, and the refined beauty of simplicity.
Taste pristine spring water from Kanazawa and discover how it shapes flavor through dashi, revealing depth through the art of subtraction.
After enjoying a delicate kaiseki lunch, you will be guided to a gallery favored by professional chefs.
An immersive experience that brings you closer to the essence of Japanese cuisine through all five senses.
Culinary Experiences
In Kanazawa, food is best experienced by seeing, creating, and feeling. Discover local ingredients and traditional techniques in hands-on culinary experiences.
・Japanese Tea Blending Experience
・Hand-Cut Soba Noodle Experience
Why Choose Us?
At Omicho Market, a culinary hub with over 300 years of history, Matsumoto Co., Ltd.—a trusted food wholesaler that has long supplied the finest ingredients from across Japan to professional kitchens—has launched its very first tourism-based experience program.
In this new venture, we collaborate not only with Kanazawa’s top chefs and master artisans of traditional crafts, but also with local farmers, market vendors, and many other cultural stewards. Together, we bring to life authentic experiences rooted in the true spirit of Kanazawa.
Through immersive moments of seeing, learning, and tasting, you will discover the city’s deep cultural layers and the human connections that sustain them.
We invite you to engage all five senses and savor both the present and future of Kanazawa—an experience you will find nowhere else.