Omicho Market

Omicho Market has about 200 shops and stalls spread across a network of sheltered streets. It is the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa and was first established in the Edo Period. Located at the center of Kanazawa Omicho Market provides an array of goods, but it is best to see what is in season. The market was established to serve the higher class part of town, which was located at the base of Kanazawa Castle. In 1904, Omicho Market became open to the public. Many of the shops sell local seafood and produce, but you can find kitchen tools, clothing, and flowers available for purchase. In the morning, the market is bustling with business and around noon time it is common to see the popular restaurants with long lines. On the second floor there is a section that is dedicated to restaurants. In the basement there is a food court where people who do not want to eat in a restaurant. Not all restaurants are open in the early morning so it is best to research beforehand. One of the must try food are the seafood bowls, where prices range from 1000 to 3000 yen.