Omicho Market (‹ß]’¬Žsê, Ōmichō Ichiba) has been Kanazawa's largest fresh food market since the Edo Period. Today, it is a busy and colorful network of covered streets lined by about 200 shops and stalls. While most shops specialize in the excellent local seafood and produce, you can also find flowers, clothing, kitchen tools and more on sale.
Although the market is most exciting during the morning hours, it also gets quite busy around noon, when tourists and locals arrive to have lunch at restaurants inside the market. It is not unusual for lines to build in front of the popular restaurants, many of which specialize in rice bowls topped with fresh Kanazawa seafood.
Getting there and around
Omicho Market is a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride from Kanazawa Station on the way to the city center. Get off at Musashigatsuji bus stop. It is served by most buses departing from the station's east side, including the JR buses.
How to get to and around Kanazawa
Hours and Fees
Hours
Vary by individual shop; typically 9:00 to 17:30
Closed
Closing days vary by shop, but many shops are closed on Sundays, national holidays or Wednesdays, as well as during the New Year holidays.
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INOVA Kanazawa Station Hotel SuiteINOVA Kanazawa Station Hotel Suite is located 600 metres from Kanazawa Station. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. The property offers private parking. Featuring a balcony, all rooms have a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kitchen with an induction stove, a fridge and a microwave. Each room has a living room, toilet and private bathroom with a TV. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 29 km from INOVA Kanazawa Station Hotel Suite.View on Booking.com -
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Guesthouse NagondeGuesthouse Nagonde is located a 5-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station, 1.2 km from Kanazawa Castle and 1.7 km from Kenrokuen Garden . Some rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Guesthouse Nagonde features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared kitchen at the property. Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is 2.4 km from Guesthouse Nagonde, while Kanazawa FORUS is 400 metres away.View on Booking.com -
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SumiyoshiyaOffering free Wi-Fi and free-use bicycles and in-room Japanese meals, Sumiyoshiya is a traditional Japanese-style hotel. It features a garden, hot public baths and coin-operated laundry facilities. A free-use internet PC is available at the lobby. Rooms feature paper sliding doors, Japanese futon bedding and a seating area. All come with an LCD TV, a tea/coffee maker and a sink, and some have a private bathroom. Sumiyoshiya offers laundry services, luggage storage and free parking. A Japanese and a Western breakfast are served in the hotelfs dining room, while Japanese dinners featuring local ingredients can be enjoyed in either the guest room or the dining room. Sumiyoshiya is a 10-minute walk from Kenroku-en Garden, and a 15-minute walk from both JR Kanazawa Stationfs East exit and the historical Higashi Chaya-machi district. Omicho market is only a 1-minute walk.View on Booking.com -
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Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella1.4 km from Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella is situated in Kanazawa and features air-conditioned rooms. This 2-star guest house offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kanazawa, like hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum and Utasu Shrine. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 31 km from Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella.View on Booking.com -
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THE SHARE HOTELS HATCHi KanazawaRenovated in March 2016, THE SHARE HOTELS HATCHi Kanazawa is located a 7-minute bus ride from JR Kanazawa Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Rooms at the property feature air conditioning and heating. Coin-operated laundry machines and safety deposit box are available for your convenience. There is a gift shop that sells local crafts, cafe, restaurant, shared kitchen/lounge featuring locally-made furniture and kitchenware at the property. Various local art works are featured on site. THE SHARE HOTELS HATCHi Kanazawa is a 8-minute walk from Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle.View on Booking.com -
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Guest House KadoyasuFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, Guest House Kadoyasu is located at an 8-minute walk away from JR Kanazawa Station. Guests can walk to Omi-cho Market in 5 minutes, while Higashi Chaya District is a 17-minutes walk away. Every room is equipped with air conditioning and heating facilities. There is a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen and lounge at this property. Luggage storage service before check-in and after check-out is offered. Bicycle rental is available. Kenrokuen Garden and Myoryuji - Ninja Temple can be reached within a 16-minute bus ride from the property. Komatsu Airport is 38 minutes away by car from Guest House Kadoyasu.View on Booking.com -
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so, KANAZAWALocated in Kanazawa, 2.1 km from Kanazawa Castle, so, KANAZAWA provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.1 km from Kanazawa FORUS, 1.1 km from Ozaki Shrine and 1.5 km from Oyama Shrine. The hotel features family rooms. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All units include a private bathroom, slippers and bed linen. Popular points of interest near so, KANAZAWA include Ishikawa Ongakudo, Meitetsu M'za and Omicho Market. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com -
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UAN kanazawaUAN kanazawa is located a 5-minute walk from Musashigatsuji/Ohmicho Ichiba Bus Stop and Omicho Market. JR Kanazawa Station is 12 minutes by bus from the property, while Kanazawa Castle is 13 minutes on foot. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. A wheelchair accessible room can be found at this property. Each room at this hotel is air-conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is a complimentary handy Smartphone and desk in all the rooms. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or patio. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a bath and high-tech toilet, with slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Yukata robes are also provided for the comfort of guests. A Japanese or Western-style breakfast featuring local specialities is available upon prior request. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. The property offers free soba noodle at night. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and free luggage storage is available. Guests can work out free of charge at the hotel's fitness gym. Kenrokuen Garden is a 15-minute walk from UAN kanazawa, while Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is a 15-minute bus ride away from the property. The nearest Airport is Komatsu Airport, a 55-minute bus away.View on Booking.com -
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K's House Kanazawa - Travelers HostelFeaturing a terrace, K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel is set in Kanazawa in the Ishikawa region, 1.3 km from Kanazawa Castle and 1.8 km from Kenrokuen Garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Myoryuji - Ninja Temple, D. T. Suzuki Museum and Nakamura Memorial Museum. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 29 km from K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Host.View on Booking.com -
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Kanazawa Sainoniwa HotelSurrounded by four gardens that change colours throughout the seasons, Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel offers spa facilities and an on-site restaurant. Private parking is possible on site and free WiFi is available in all guest rooms. All rooms here are non-smoking, carpeted and equipped with air conditioning and an air humidifier. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. Selected room include a seating area with a sofa and a working desk. Private bathroom is fitted with bath and shower while free toiletries and Samui, Japanese traditional wear, are provided. Guests at Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel can enjoy spa on the ground floor. The on-site restaurant serves a buffet for breakfast. Drinks and snacks vending machines are locate throughout the hotel. From the hotel, JR Kanazawa Station is within a 15-minute walk. Guests can take a free shuttle from JR Kanazawa Station for 5 minutes to arrive at the property. The picturesque Kenrokuen Garden is under a 20-minute drive and Komatsu Airport is a 40-minute drive away.View on Booking.com
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