Omicho Market
近江町市場
Omicho, Central Kanazawa · near Kanazawa Station (15 min walk)
Omicho Market in Omicho, Central Kanazawa. A covered warren of nearly 200 stalls piled with crab, giant scallops, sweet shrimp and fruit, plus grilled-seafood and skewer stands kids can snack their way through.
Why children love it: A covered warren of nearly 200 stalls piled with crab, giant scallops, sweet shrimp and fruit, plus grilled-seafood and skewer stands kids can snack their way through.
Honest drawbacks: It gets very crowded and narrow around lunchtime, some shops close on Wednesdays or Sundays, and there is little seating for a proper rest.
- Best for
- Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 1.5h
- Opening hours
- Market roughly 9:00-17:00; restaurants often ~11:00-17:00. Individual shops set their own hours and closing days.
- Price
- Free to walk through; you pay only for what you buy or eat. Individual shop and restaurant prices vary.
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- indoor · rainy-day ok
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