Kanazawa Night Foodie Tour (Private Option Available)
Description
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Explore Kanazawa’s rich history and vibrant food scene on this Night Foodie Tour. Begin in Katamachi, known for its diverse eateries, with a stop at a Kappo-style restaurant serving fresh, seasonal dishes paired with local sake. Stroll through the historic Samurai residential area, admiring traditional architecture, then enjoy warming oden at a cozy, retro-style spot. The tour concludes at a sake bar offering a variety of local sakes, matcha, and sweets, revealing hidden culinary gems often missed even by locals, all guided by a friendly local expert.
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Itinerary
Dive into the Kanazawa's food culture in one of the most vibrant areas: Katamachi.
A historical landmark in Kanazawa that gives you the feeling of old Japan
Local Izakaya to enjoy Kanazawa's local foods and drinks
At the last restaurant, we will enjoy sake, Japanese sweets and matcha!
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.
- Anyone aged 20 and over can join this tour.
- This tour may visit places where smoking is allowed. Please note that we might not be able to change the tour venues in this case.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
- Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather and operation. If any location is closed, we will attempt to visit an alternative site.
- If you are vegetarian, please note that lunch options and quantities may be limited. However, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
- Please inform us at least one day prior to the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies. Note: Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
Reviews(25)
Throughly enjoyed tasting so many dishes, things I would have not chosen myself. Katie was an excellent guide, not only explaining each dish but also gave me insight regarding the history of Kanazawa.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed trying such a wide variety of dishes, including foods you might not have chosen on your own. It's also great to know that Katie's explanations and insights into Kanazawa's history made your experience even more meaningful. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
We really enjoyed this food tour. We ended up being the only customers booked that evening, but our guides Misa and Tomo were great company. We liked the walk through the samurai district and enjoyed the three food stops. We requested no raw fish and they were able to accommodate this for us. We tried some new things we otherwise wouldn't have tried and it was an overall excellent evening out.
Great food and the guide was very informative and friendly
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and found your guide informative and friendly. Your feedback means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you on another MagicalTrip adventure in the future!
Wonderful tour with Rimi! We had a brilliant time and she is a great guide with a wonderful knowledge of Kanazawa as a local!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a brilliant time with Rimi and enjoyed exploring Kanazawa with her local knowledge. She will be very happy to know her guiding made your experience so memorable. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Katie is a friendly and honest Japanese woman guide who speaks English. I was impressed to learn more about Japanese food and culture. When choosing this tour, it is recommended to eat breakfast and lunch simply. Because you can eat delicious Japanese food in the evening^^
Local options we'd never have come across. Great food and the sake bar ending was so fun! Solid way to experience Kanazawa at night time.
I can’t recommend this enough! Such an amazing introduction to Kanazawa food, drinks, and history. I strongly recommend this for anyone visiting Kanazawa for the first time (or 2nd, 3rd,etc). Our tour guide was friendly, encouraging, and insightful. We left knowing we wouldn’t have had the local Kanazawa experience without this tour. Special shout out to Katie, for making this night so special!
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed an authentic Kanazawa experience with delicious food, drinks, and local history. We’re especially happy to hear Katie made your evening so memorable. Your kind words mean a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you again!
My partner and I were guided by Katie, whose knowledge of the history and culture of Kanazawa was incredible. We truly felt like we got to see a side of the area that we might not have normally explored and learned so much. The included food stops had such a great range of authentic Japanese food and we had a really fun time swapping stories with Katie and sharing in different foods along the way. We finished the night at a sake bar which felt hidden away and as sake lovers, it was the perfect end to the night! Thank you again Katie for your wonderful tour, we had a magical time in Kanazawa and hope to return again someday.
The Foodie Tour was a perfect way to experience small business contributions to the Kanazawa community. Katie was a very knowledgeable guide and made the night even more special. The first restaurant we visited had delicious small gourmet dishes that were mouthwatering. The brewery was small, lively and with great pub fare! Lastly the 8 seat Sake bar, with matcha sweets, and Sake sommelier was amazing! This tour with the help of our excellent guide could be your best experience in Kanazawa.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Foodie Tour and experienced the local Kanazawa community through the restaurants, brewery, and sake bar. Katie will be delighted to hear your kind words, and we’re so glad she made the night even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another MagicalTrip tour in the future!
Amazing food and drink at small independent restaurants and bars.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the amazing food and drinks at the small independent restaurants and bars. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another MagicalTrip tour in the future!
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