Tatemachi

Just off the main street of Katamachi is a 430-meter-long shopping street. The shopping street has a long history, having flourished as a merchant town for 400 years before developing into a shopping district, and is lined with 200 unique stores and properties, including a teahouse that has been in business for over 160 years, a Japanese dining establishment, a hotel that promotes Katamachi cuisine, a music-themed bar, and a crepe store with a chewy texture that is irresistibly satisfying.

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Nodaya Tea Shop

Enjoy a parfait with the best match of Kaga stick tea and fruit acidity.

Founded in 1859, the teahouse café run by a teahouse that has been in business for more than 160 years and continues to be loved by locals is now very popular among tourists as well. The wide variety of sweets, which are always over 50 kinds, all look so delicious that it is hard to keep your eyes open. Be sure to check out the matcha sweets and drinks, including soft-serve ice cream, green tea, and matcha affogado. The matcha is stone ground in the store, creating a special taste that only a tea specialty store can offer.
The signature item on the menu is the "Dusty Kaga Bocha Parfait. It is made with Kaga stick tea soft serve ice cream, stick tea powder, stick tea jelly, and stick tea pudding, and is rich in Kaga stick tea. Fruits and dried fruits are also included in the parfait, giving it a refreshing taste with the mellow flavor of stick tea.

Nodaya Tea Shop

• 3 Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Approx. 6 min. walk from Katamachi bus stop after taking the bus from JR Kanazawa Station.
• 9:30-18:30
• January 1 and 2
• 076-221-0982
• No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

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Japanese dining SHIROBEE

Authentic Japanese cuisine at casual prices. A restaurant that you want to keep secret.

This Japanese dining bar features a chef with experience at a two-Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant and a luxury ryokan. It is popular for its authentic yet reasonably priced Japanese cuisine.
The signature lunch menu "Buri Steak Donburi Lunch" comes with two small bowls of cooked food, chilled tofu, miso soup, and pickles, and is very satisfying in terms of nutrition and variety. Two thick slices of yellowtail with a sweet homemade sauce are plump on the outside and crispy on the inside, and are sandwiched between rice and yellowtail. The daikon radish paste sandwiched between the rice and yellowtail accentuates the taste of the yellowtail and adds a delightful texture to the dish. At night, seasonal a la carte dishes such as "fried sweet shrimp" and "seafood carpaccio" are recommended. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, and one can walk in on one's own. Enjoy the owner's skillful Japanese cuisine in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Japanese Dining Shirobe

• Niwa Building 1F, 111 Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 12 min. drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk about 5 minutes.
• 11:00 - 14:00 (L.O.), 18:00 - 22:00 (L.O.)
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 090-9607-8815
• No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

Shin-Tatemachi

Located right in the center of Kanazawa, Shin-Tatemachi is where the old and new coexist and where unique stores gather. The shopping street is lined with approximately 60 stores, including cafes where one can stop by on one's own, tasteful flower arrangement stores, specialty coffee shops with roastery functions, and many other unique new stores run by young owners. In recent years, the area has also focused on events, holding "Operation Coffee" in the spring, where famous coffee shops line the streets, and the craft-themed "Shin-Tate Fureai Festival" in the summer, so be sure to take a look if the timing is right.

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MONET sandwicherie artisanal

Gorgeous to the eye. The perfect morning to start your day in Kanazawa!

A hot sandwich and deli restaurant owned by "PLAT HOME," a very popular creative restaurant in Kanazawa. With the theme of "everyday life that blends in with the city," the restaurant is loved not only by tourists but also by locals. The "Croque Madame" is a popular morning dish that comes with a salad and a drink for a great price. Fresh organic vegetables delivered daily from Hisanao Matsuda Shoten, a green grocer across the street, are served with homemade dressing. The bread is a special order from NiOR, a popular bakery in Nonoichi, Kanazawa's neighboring city. You can enjoy the marriage of homemade béchamel sauce and smoky half-boiled yolk intertwined with the fluffy bread.
Morning and lunch switch after 11:00 a.m., so many people use the restaurant for brunch. We also recommend tasting domestic wine with homemade deli for lunch.

MONET sandwich artisanal

• 3-48-1 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• 12 min. drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi, and walk about 4 minutes.
• 8:00-18:00
• Wednesday, 3rd Tue.
• 076-299-5449
• No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

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Espresso Bar Kesaran Pasaran

A wide variety of espressos served in the Melbourne style

The cafe is owned by a couple with experience as baristas at a cafe in Melbourne, Australia. They serve various kinds of espresso to let customers feel the different tastes depending on the beans and the way of drinking. The "Kesapasa Rare Cheese Cake," which resembles cheese with holes in it, has a refreshing lime flavor and melts in the mouth with just the right amount of acidity.
The "Flat White," a combination of espresso and milk, is a major drink in Australia. The milk has less foam, so you can enjoy a silky, fine texture. There are many variations of how to drink it, and it is easy to enjoy even for those who do not like coffee. The combination of different coffee drinks gives you completely different tastes and mouthfeel, making it a real pleasure to find your own favorite.

Espresso Bar Kesaran Pasaran

• 3-17-3 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi bus stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
• 8:30-17:00 (L.O. 16:30)
  Open only in the evening on Fridays from 18:00 to 22:00
• Mon.
• 080-3743-6801
• No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

Kigura Town

Kikuracho, with a history of more than 300 years, is Kanazawa's most famous restaurant district, and the 240-meter-long street is bustling with about 90 restaurants and eateries, including Yakitori Yokocho with its nostalgic atmosphere, a Spanish restaurant loved by locals, a traditional craft restaurant where you can taste traditional crafts with all five senses, and a bar where you can also enjoy sweet treats. The area is bustling every day with about 90 restaurants and eateries. If you are in doubt about how to spend an evening in Kanazawa, a walk through Kikura-machi is sure to lead you to some gastronomic delights.

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CRAFEAT produced by Taya Lacquerware

Taste the best of traditional craftsmanship with your eyes and taste buds.

A Restaurant with Experience of Traditional Crafts, produced by a 10th generation Wajima-nuri artist. The first floor is a counter where you can casually enjoy a la carte meals and drinks, mainly Japanese dishes such as evolved oden, while the second floor is for members only and by reservation only, where you can enjoy contemporary Japanese cuisine courses.
On the second floor, a visitor's course is available, and the first time you visit, you do not have to be a member to enjoy the casual atmosphere. The luxurious use of Wajima-nuri tea bowls, which sometimes cost hundreds of thousands of yen, is enchanting. The real pleasure is to be able to taste the essence of traditional craftsmanship, which can only be discovered by actually using it. Sharpening your senses and tasting food in a new world with texture and touch will surely be a memorable part of your trip. There is also a craft store on the premises, so be sure to check it out as well.

CRAFEAT produced by Taya Lacquerware Store

• 5-2 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo and walk about 4 minutes.
• Restaurant: 17:00-23:00, Craft store: 13:00-23:00
  Lunch: 11:30-13:00 (L.O. 13:00)
• Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the following Wednesday)
• 090-4740-4177
• None
• No charge

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National restaurant BAR & sweet shop BASKET

A Japanese/Western bar and sweet shop where people who can drink and those who can't can toast together.

A bar where you can enjoy sweets and drinks, tucked away behind the main street of Kikuracho. It is a spot where you can enjoy drink sets with sweet treats during the daytime and one-order drinks and sweet treats at night. It is a casual place to stop by, and since you take off your shoes and step up to the tatami room, you can relax as if you were at home.
The sake selection is centered on locally brewed sake from Ishikawa Prefecture, with no standard selection. Sake goes well with "Gokujo Honwarabi Mochi" made from 100% Honwarabi flour imported from a famous Japanese confectionery store and "Seared Dumpling Set". The Noto wine "Yama Sauvignon" selected by the sommelier to go with the "Thick Chocolate Terrine" is also not to be missed. Soft drinks typical of Kanazawa, such as Maruhachi Tea's Kaga-bocha tea and 36 Coffee, popular at local coffee stands, are also available for those who cannot drink alcohol.

Ozashiki BAR & sweet shop Kagome

• 5-13 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
• Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo and walk about 4 minutes.
• 11:30-16:30 (L.O.16:00), 20:00-2:00 (Sunday only 19:00-0:00)
• Lunch Tuesday-Wednesday (irregular holidays) *Holidays may be changed during winter season; night Tuesdays, irregular holidays
• 076-210-5553
• None
• Night only, 1,000 yen charge

Shintenchi

Shintenchi, which has been around since 1950, is a mix of 59 small restaurants, including a Jamaican food and taco restaurant, a restaurant specializing in Czech cuisine, which is rare in Japan, and a restaurant serving delicious takoyaki (octopus dumplings). New restaurants are popping up between those that have been around for nearly half a century, creating an appealing atmosphere with a mix of old and new.

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DUB

Happiness of enjoying authentic Czech cuisine with Czech beer

The owner of this restaurant, who once served as a chef in the official residence, is one of the best Czech cuisine specialists in the country. The owner, who once served as a chef in the official residence, is one of the best chefs in Japan specializing in Czech cuisine. You can enjoy one dish at a time a la carte, but we recommend the omakase course, "light Czech cuisine". The "Assorted Appetizers," which includes marinated mackerel, vinegared sausage, confit gizzard, smoked pork tongue, etc., and "Hoveziegláš," paprika braised beef, the most famous and beloved Czech dish, are all authentic flavors that will make you drink more.
There are three different ways to drink beer, including "Mirko," a beer with only bubbles, which gives the beer a delicate sweetness.

DUB

• 2-4-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo bus stop and walk about 5 minutes.
• 18:00～24:00（L.O.23:00)
• Sunday
• 080-6366-3322
• None

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Il Mare

An authentic Italian bar that can be enjoyed until late at night

This Italian restaurant is located in a corner of Xintiandi. It has two floors, which is rare in Xintiandi. The first floor has a stylish atmosphere with a counter, while the second floor has a quieter atmosphere with 14 table seats. The goal was to create a space where guests can enjoy food and drinks together. With the concept of "delicious, fun, and affordable," the restaurant offers seasonal Italian dishes that change daily.
The "Pasta with Ishikawa Crab", available only from November to December, is an excellent dish in which the crab is intertwined with the pasta, making it a perfect accompaniment to alcoholic beverages. The "Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes" and "Pasta with Salmon Roe and Sea Salmon Cream Sauce" are also popular and standard items. Of special note is the "Carpaccio" using seasonal seafood. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind taste of our original sauce.

Il Mare

• 2-5-11 Shintenchi, Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 17:00-26:00 (Food L.O.24:00)
• No holidays
• 076-207-7798
• None

Yakitori Yokocho

Yakitori Yokocho, which suddenly appears in a corner of Kikura-machi, is one of the two oldest drinking streets in Kanazawa. Beyond the entrance with a red signboard reading "Yakitori Yokocho," you will find a narrow alleyway where you can barely pass another person, and 11 small restaurants with counter seats only stand side by side. Although it is called Yakitori Yokocho, most of the shops are wine bars or small restaurants, and only two are yakitori restaurants. All the stores are tasteful and filled with the aesthetics of the store owners, making it a bar street with an irresistible gap between its appearance and the rest of the city.

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methenose (noma)

A bar where you want to toast to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter

This cozy bar with only six seats is tucked away in a side street, with a sign posted quietly on the wall. Passing through the curtain, you will surely feel as if you have been pulled into a different world. The interior, based on mortar and reminiscent of a tea-ceremony room, has a sophisticated and mature atmosphere.
The female Staff/staff members standing at the moody counter are all unique and will delight Guest/customers. Enjoy the conversation and the atmosphere of the restaurant and get intoxicated in the evening in Kanazawa.

NOMA

• 6-4 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo bus stop and walk about 5 minutes.
• Unsettled (check our Instagram Stories)
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• None
• Charge 1,000 yen

Kanazawa Chuo Ajishoku-gai

This retro side street has been in existence since 1966. The scenery is so exciting that it makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time to the Showa period. Small stores line the narrow premises, and each store has only a few seats. That is why first-timers and regulars alike, young and old, men and women, even those alone, naturally strike up conversation from one end of the counter to the other. While many of the owners are elderly, young shopkeepers have recently entered the market, creating a mix of long-established and hot new restaurants that support each other. Yakiniku restaurants and restaurants that serve delicious draft beer line the street.

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Biadaru BJ

Beer that won't leave you hungry, brought to you by the owner who loves beer

This beer bar is run by an owner who loves beer. It is a must for beer lovers. The secret to making fans fall in love with the beer is the way it is poured. The beer is poured using a unique pouring method that "I invented myself because I couldn't find it anywhere else," and it is so light that you can drink as many as you want without getting bloated. It is a magical beer that you can drink in gulps as if it were being sucked down your throat, and is easy to drink, so it is recommended even for those who do not like beer.
Enjoy the marriage of beer and other perfect snacks such as "Tofu and Mushroom Cheese Gratin" and "Grilled Elingi with Mayo and Cheese".

Biadaru BJ

• 2-13-8 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan MAP
• Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 18:00～24:00
• Sunday (or Monday when Sunday and Monday are consecutive holidays)
• 090-8969-8929
• None

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Kanazawa Obanzai RIKA Rice

The concept is "home. A restaurant that makes you want to come home.

This is the perfect place to knock on the door of Kanazawa Chuo Ajishoku-gai (Kanazawa Central Taste Food Street). The proprietress greets everyone who enters the restaurant by saying, "Welcome home. Her voice relaxes your shoulders and makes you want to say, "I'm home. The charm of this restaurant is that you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere as if you have returned to your parents' home.
The menu changes daily. You can enjoy the taste of home cooking that I have cultivated as a housewife for many years, little by little, for a reasonable price. The dishes using seasonal vegetables are also popular, with the hope that customers will "take in nutrition here, just like at home. The "Beef tongue stewed in red wine," which is prepared when there is time, is a superb dish, with the meat melting into a tender, tender mass. Advance reservations are recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

Kanazawa Obanzai RIKA Rice

• 2-13-8 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 19:00-23:00
• Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Holidays
• 080-4258-1221
• None
• 500 yen for appetizers

Chuodori-machi, Kanazawa City

Chuo Dori Street runs west from the Katamachi intersection. A number of hot stores are opening one after another, including an Italian restaurant with a reputation for delicious meat, a French restaurant with a chef's flair, a bean-to-bar made from cacao beans, and a store serving delicious baked sweets with innovative combinations. These shops are slowly attracting the attention of highly sensitive people, and we cannot take our eyes off the evolution of the street, which makes us think, "If I walk here, I am sure to encounter something new.

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isotope

New baked goods born from an inquiring mind and imagination

This café with delicious baked goods opened as a sister store of the popular Italian restaurant "Jibunchi" in Chuodori-machi. All of the baked sweets on the menu are made with ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture, and the combinations are innovative. The free use of ingredients has gained the shop a growing fan base, and there is a lineup of sweets that will arouse the curiosity of visitors.
The first floor is a stand, and the best part is that you can enjoy a conversation with the Staff/staff member while tasting the sweets. For those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, we recommend the café seating on the second floor. The store is homey, yet always has something new to offer, making it a place you will want to visit again and again.

ISOTOPE

• 7-27 Chuodori-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• 6 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo, and walk about 8 minutes.
• 10:00-18:00
• Wednesday, Thursday
• None

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FILFIL cacao factory & cafe

Bean to bar to discover the depth of cacao

This chocolate specialty store is owned by the popular French restaurant "FIL D'OR" in Kanazawa. It is gaining popularity as a bean-to-bar shop that consistently makes chocolates from the roasting of cacao beans. The drinks and sweets that bring out the full flavor of the cacao are delicious and impressive. The "Melting Raw Chocolate" with whiskey has a mildly sweet adult flavor that goes great with alcohol. The "Hot Chocolate" is characterized by its gorgeous sour taste. It is a perfect drink to enjoy in the evening.
The bowl used for the "Hot Chocolate" is an original piece of Suzu ware that was specially ordered from a Suzu ware artist. The restaurant is expanding its local circle through cacao by incorporating local craftsmen's vessels and creating flavors using ingredients from local farmers.

FILFIL cacao factory & cafe

• 2-26-14 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi Chuo Dori" and walk about 1 minute.
• Thursday-Friday 18:00-23:00, Saturday 12:00-17:30, 19:30-23:00
• Sunday - Wednesday
• 080-1301-5697
• No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

Toriyanse KANAZAWA FOOD LABO

A stylish food stall village in a corner of Katamachi. Eleven unique eateries and restaurants are gathered here, including an Italian restaurant, a meat bar, a Korean restaurant, and an oden shop. It is good to complete your meal at one restaurant, but we recommend that you try several restaurants here. Stores are strongly connected to each other, introducing each other's restaurants and going back and forth between them. The close proximity between customers and store owners is also an attraction. If you become friends with the owner, you may be able to get special deals.

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Seasonal Oden Jun

Colorful and creative oden that will make your heart skip a beat

This store is run by the owner, who trained at a Michelin Bib Gourmand oden restaurant for seven years. The popularity of Kanazawa Oden has led to a number of Oden refugees, and this restaurant was started in the hope of making Kanazawa Oden more accessible to more people.
The oden is served in a rich broth made by slowly simmering Rausu kelp from Hokkaido, and there are always about 15 different kinds of oden available, including colorful and creative oden using seasonal ingredients. Along with the standard oden, you can order homemade fish paste such as "red ginger balls" and "tomato balls. You can also enjoy the "Oden Dashiwari", which is a drink of warmed sake mixed with Oden soup stock, to complete a wonderful evening in Kanazawa.

Seasonal Oden Jun

• 1-23-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan MAP
• 12 min. drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 18:00-23:00
• Mon.
• 090-1395-0854
• None

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SHEEPs HEAD

Casual enjoyment of different types of gibier with sake

This meat bar is located on the second floor of Toriyanse. The menu is based on gibier cuisine. What is surprising is the lineup. Ostrich, crocodile, kangaroo, rabbit, and more are available, depending on the time of day.
The seasoning of all the game dishes is simple, and you can really feel the meat. Crocodile meat is white, odorless, and tastes like chicken. Kangaroo is lean but refreshing. In addition to meat, pasta, beef garlic rice, and appetizers are also available for a solid meal. The homemade sweets that go well with drinks are also popular, making it a good place to visit for the second or third time. Many people come here for a drink alone, as if it were a café, and the casual atmosphere is very appealing.

SHEEPs HEAD

• 2F, 2-23-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 12 min. drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 18:00-25:00
• Sunday
• 080-8695-6799
• None
• Charge 400 yen

Satomi-cho

Satomi-cho is located one street away from Tatemachi. The name "Satomi-cho" was given to the area because of the residence of the Satomi clan, a warrior of the Kaga domain, during the period of the feudal government. Although it is located in the center of Kanazawa, there are many residential areas, and it is enjoyable to feel close to Kanazawa's lifestyle. In such an area, you will find a mix of craft beer stores, galleries, yakitori restaurants and French restaurants that are loved by local customers. A leisurely stroll away from the hustle and bustle is also recommended.

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Craft Beer Dive Futa's

The best part of traveling is stopping by for a casual drink from noon onward.

A casual stop for craft beer. There are six taps, and you can enjoy a rotating selection of craft beers from all over Japan. The owner loves IPA, which has a gorgeous hop aroma and a distinctive bitterness, and that's why the percentage of IPA is high, but they always have an easy-to-drink flavor on tap for those who don't like the bitterness of IPA. Beer is available in two sizes, glass and pint, to suit your mood.
Most of the food is snack-based, and is recommended for lunchtime drinking, 0r the second meeting. The "Kaga lotus root and shrimp yakisai" and "Kujo leek and yuzu kosho pizza," both of which have an addictive crunchy texture, are standard favorites. A keg of beer is said to run out in as little as three days. Basically, the flavors are said to change on a weekly basis. The cozy atmosphere makes it easy to wander in alone.

Craft Beer Dive Futa's

• Satomi-cho Town Heights 1F, 44-1 Satomi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 15 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk about 5 minutes.
• Open from 15:00 to 22:00, 12:00 to 21:00 on Sundays and holidays
• Tuesdays
• 076-222-0593
• Free of charge (2 cars)

Kakinokibatake

Kakinokibatake is located along the street behind the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. Kakinokibatake is one of the towns in Kanazawa where the old town name has been restored, and on a stone monument, you can see that the "old" has been removed from "Kyu Kakinokibatake". In such an area, there are many famous restaurants in Kanazawa, such as long-established western-style restaurants, famous oden restaurants, fish paste restaurants with long lines, and talented pubs. It is a fun area just to stroll along the Kurazuki water that runs along the main street of Kakinokibatake.

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Japanese sweet Tsubomi

Enjoy the best sweet dishes proposed by ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants)

Located on a street right behind the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, this sweet shop is owned by "Honami," a ryotei restaurant that received two stars in the "Michelin Guide 2021 Hokuriku. The restaurant's tableware, space, and garden incorporate the traditional design inherited from the ryotei, giving it a dignified appearance worthy of a starred restaurant production. The restaurant is also in an excellent location, facing the stone wall of Kanazawa Castle, with the historic 11-km irrigation channel "Tatsumi Yousui" flowing outside the window.
Among the Japanese sweets, "Honkuzukiri," made from the finest ingredients, is the specialty of the restaurant. It is made from Morino, a rare type of Yoshino kuzu that has been produced in Yoshino, Nara for 400 years, and its clear taste will surprise you. Hon Warabimochi," which combines the original taste of Warabimochi with savory soybean flour, is another popular menu item. The menu is also attractive with items that make you want to visit in different seasons, such as shaved ice in summer and zenzai in winter.

Japanese sweet shop TSUBOMI

• 3-1 Kakinokibatake, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
• Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hirosaka/21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art" and walk about 4 minutes.
• 11:00-18:00
• Wednesday
• 076-232-3388
• None

Hirosaka

Hirosaka faces Hyakumangoku Street, which runs from Korinbo to Kenrokuen Garden. It is also a source of art, dotted with contemporary art museums such as the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and the Museum of Noh Play, Kanazawa. Along the street, you will find cozy cafes with great views, craft stores, curry stores specializing in spices, authentic French cuisine, and other stores that you may want to visit while sightseeing.

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Kanazawa Craft Hirosaka

Discover sophisticated items nurtured by Kanazawa's history

A gallery and store featuring traditional Kanazawa crafts. A wide variety of crafts that fit in with modern lifestyles and are pleasant to receive are lined up in the shop. From Kaga temari and local toys to sushi hooks and cute sewing sets, these items are sure to brighten up your daily life. Accessories such as mizuhiki, Kaga embroidery, and gold leaf earrings and pierced earrings are perfect for everyday wear and a great way to remember your trip.
Crafts are encounters. The first floor is a store, and the second floor regularly holds special exhibitions of artists associated with Ishikawa.

Kanazawa Crafts Hirosaka

• 1-2-25, Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hirosaka/21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art" and walk about 2 minutes.
• 10:00-18:00
• Mondays (closed the next day if Monday is a national vacation), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 - January 1)
• 076-265-3320
• None

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Kotomi

Enjoy Kanazawa, where tradition and modernity intersect at a leisurely pace

The café is located right across from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. It is a perfect place to take a break from your trip. Up the stairs, you will find a calm and spacious space with a sense of openness. The large windows overlook the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa's "Color Activity House," making it a great place to relax while enjoying the view. The restaurant is also attractive in that you can enjoy the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscape in winter.
The popular cake set includes a choice of cake and drink. We recommend the "Seasonal Roll Cake" with its moist and fluffy texture, or the classic "Uji Green Tea Fromage Cuit" with its cheese marriage. The first floor is a sweets store where you can also purchase souvenirs.

Kotomi

• 1-2-27, Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hirosaka/21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art" and walk about 2 minutes.
• Store: Weekdays 12:00-17:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays 10:00-17:30
  Cafe: Weekdays 12:00-17:00 (L.O.16:30), Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays 11:00-17:30 (L.O.17:00)
• 076-222-5103
• None

Along the Saigawa River

The Saigawa River runs right by Katamachi. Both banks of the Saigawa River are lined with promenades, and many people stroll or jog along them. In the spring, the area is filled with cherry blossoms, and is crowded with people who enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms. Around the Saigawa River, there are coffee stands and galleries that are rooted in the community. Take a walk along the riverside with a cup of coffee in one hand, or have a picnic and enjoy a peaceful time. Afterwards, it is recommended to take your time to face the artworks at the galleries. How about spending a relaxing and leisurely time once in a while?

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Gallery Tonerico

Weave a rich time by incorporating the extraordinary into your daily life.

The gallery is located along the main street near the Saigawa River. A 90-year-old townhouse has been renovated into a place where visitors can experience art. The pure white walls are decorated with works by artists from all over Japan. The gallery is known for displaying only the works that move the owner's heart, without regard to artist or field.
The owner says, "I want people to come here casually and feel something extraordinary in their daily lives. One way to enjoy the artwork is to take your time while considering the intent and background of the artwork, and to find your own answers to the questions you have. By taking your time to look at the art, you will feel a sense of satisfaction as if your heart has been recharged. The gallery is open twice a month for 9 days during the exhibition period only. Check the website for details.

Gallery Tonerico

• 3-30 Ikeda-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 11:00-18:00 (Last day of the exhibition: ~17:00) Sundays from 12:30
• Wednesdays during the exhibition (closed irregularly during preparation for the exhibition)
• 076-231-2678
• None
• No admission fee

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one one otta

A coffee stand you will want to drop in on a whim. A coffee stand that accompanies you in your daily life

A coffee stand with a small signboard along the main street near Saigawa River. The drip coffee made with roasted beans from Saito Coffee, a famous Sapporo coffee shop, is a cup with a rich and mellow aftertaste. The handmade baked goods are all mildly sweet and gentle in flavor, making them a perfect match for the coffee. Muffins and scones made with seasonal fruits are popular.
Alcoholic beverages are also available, and it is nice to be able to drink from midday. Heineken and Heartland beers are available, as well as cocktails such as "Bailey's Latte" and "Orange Chocolata. It is a place where you can casually drop in and take a break with a cup of coffee, or take out and enjoy a walk along the Saigawa River.

one one otta

• 3-29-3 Ikeda-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• Monday-Friday 8:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00
• Wednesday
• None

Korinbo

Korinbo" is adjacent to Katamachi. Together with Katamachi, Korinbo is Kanazawa's representative downtown area, dotted with numerous stores and tourist spots. There are large shopping centers such as "Korinbo Atrio" and "Korinbo Tokyu Square" near the Korinbo intersection, and unique restaurants and stores along "Seseragi Dori," a street lined with unique restaurants and stores along the Kurazuki Waterway. How about taking a break at a café while enjoying shopping?

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Indian/Nepalese Restaurant Asilward

Authentic Indian cuisine that is delicious no matter who you are!

This Indian-Nepalese Restaurant is located in a corner of Seseragi Street along the Kurazuki Waterway. It offers authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine prepared by a Japanese-Nepalese couple and an Indian chef trained in India. The dishes have an authentic taste that even Indian people recognize, but Japanese people are also comfortable eating them, and many repeat customers keep coming back. The chef carefully prepares fresh ingredients and skillfully manipulates Indian spices to create a wonderful flavor.
The most recommended lunch menu item is the "Chicken Biryani and Small Curry Set," which includes biryani and curry. The biryani, a cooked rice dish richly flavored with spices, goes perfectly with the homemade raita (yogurt salad). For those who want to choose naan or rice, the "Daily Set" and "Asirward Set" are recommended. For dinner, there is a wide variety with more than 30 kinds of curries to choose from.

Indian/Nepalese Restaurant Asirward

• 1-4-59, Kanazawa-Chayomachi, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo" and walk 3 minutes.
• 11:30-15:00 (L.O.14:30), 18:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30) *Last entry at 21:00
• Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
• 076-262-2170
• None

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lunch place Takasaki

Enjoy fresh "Live Crab" from midday!

Ajidokoro Takasaki opened in a corner of Korinbo Tokyu Square as the second branch of the popular kappo restaurant "Ajidokoro Takasaki" in Kanazawa. In addition to the popular menu of "Ajidokoro Takasaki," the restaurant is gaining popularity as a place to enjoy authentic crab dishes from noon during the season. You can order Kano-gani, a male snow crab from Ishikawa Prefecture, from November 7 to March 20, when the crab fishing season in Ishikawa Prefecture is lifted and the crabs are available in the market. This is a rare restaurant where you can eat a whole Kanou crab during the daytime.
It is also known as a rare restaurant where you can enjoy live crabs. After ordering, the crab is taken out of the restaurant's well stocked cage and served as sashimi or grilled crab. The "Kano-gani sashimi" is one of the best. The way the crab meat spreads out like a flower is a characteristic that can only be found in crabs that have been caught alive. Reservations are recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

Lunch place Takasaki

• Korinbo Square GF, 2-1-1 Korinbo, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• 15 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo, and walk about 2 minutes.
• 11:00-17:00 (L.O.16:30) *Last entry at 15:30
• Wednesdays, 2nd and 4th Thursdays
• 076-224-7055
• None
• Reservations recommended