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Hirudokoro Takasaki

Enjoy fresh "live crab" at your leisure from daytime

As the second branch of Kanazawa's popular kappo restaurant "Ajidokoro Takasaki," it is popular for serving the original restaurant's signature menu items, as well as offering authentic crab dishes for lunch during the season. You can order the Ishikawa-produced male snow crab, "Kano Gani," from November 9th to April 8th, when the crab fishing season in Ishikawa Prefecture is open and the crabs are available on the market.

Known as a rare restaurant where you can enjoy live crab, you can have incredibly fresh "Kanou-gani" (snow crab) taken from the restaurant's tank after you order, served as sashimi or grilled. The "Kanou-gani Sashimi" is highly recommended. The way the meat spreads out like a blooming flower is a characteristic seen only in crab that has been prepared while still alive.

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This is a rare restaurant where you can eat a whole Kano crab even during the day. Reservations are recommended as it is a popular spot.

Hirudokoro Takasaki

• Kuraso Place Korinbo G Floor, 2-1-1 Korinbo, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo," and walk for about 2 minutes.
• 11:00–17:00 (L.O. 16:30) *Last entry at 15:30
• Wednesdays, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
• 076-224-7055
• None
• Reservations recommended

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Indian Restaurant Ashirwad

Authentic Indian cuisine that everyone will find delicious

This is authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine prepared by a Japanese-Nepalese couple and an Indian chef who trained in India. The flavors are so authentic that even Indians approve, yet they are also familiar and appealing to Japanese palates, leading to a steady stream of repeat customers. By carefully preparing fresh ingredients and skillfully using Indian spices, they create magnificent dishes.

The top recommendation for lunch is the "Chicken Biryani and Small Curry Set." The biryani, a rice dish rich with the aroma of spices, pairs perfectly with the homemade raita (yogurt side dish). Of course, there are also sets where you can choose naan or rice.

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The restaurant is located in a corner of Seseragi-dori, which runs along the Kuratsuki Canal. Dinner offers a rich variety of options, including over 30 types of curry.

Indian Restaurant Ashirwad

• 1-4-59 Nagamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo," and walk approx. 3 minutes
• 11:30–14:30 (L.O. 14:00), 18:00–22:00 (Last entry 21:00)
• Mondays (if a public holiday, the following Tuesday)
• 076-262-2170
• None

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CRAFEAT produced by Taya Shikkiten

Fully enjoy the true pleasure of traditional crafts with your eyes and palate

A traditional craft experience restaurant produced by the 10th generation of Wajima-nuri lacquerware artisans. The appeal lies in being able to fully enjoy the collaboration between food and Ishikawa's traditional crafts, such as Wajima-nuri, Kutani ware, and Yamanaka lacquerware. The first floor features a counter where you can enjoy casual meals and drinks, mainly Japanese a la carte dishes like evolved oden, while the second floor is by reservation only and offers modern Japanese courses.

The second floor offers a visitor course, making it easy for first-timers to enjoy even if they aren't members. You will be enchanted by the luxurious tableware, which sometimes includes high-end Wajima-nuri tea bowls worth hundreds of thousands of yen. A real highlight is experiencing the essence of traditional crafts that you can only understand by actually using them. The food, tasted in a new world along with the texture and mouthfeel, while sharpening your senses, is sure to become a memorable part of your trip.

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There is also an attached craft shop, so be sure to check that out as well.

CRAFEAT produced by Taya Shikkiten

• 5-2 Kiguramachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo," and walk for about 4 minutes
• Restaurant: 17:00–23:00, Craft Shop: 13:00–23:00
  Lunch: 11:30–13:00 (L.O. 13:00)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 090-4740-4177
• None
• No cover charge

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Il Mare

An authentic Italian bar you can enjoy until late at night

An Italian restaurant located in a corner of Shintenchi. It is a rare two-story building in the Shintenchi area; the first floor has a stylish atmosphere with a counter, while the second floor is arranged with 14 table seats, offering a more subdued and relaxed ambiance.

Available only from November to December, the "Ishikawa Prefecture Kobako Crab Pasta" features Kobako crab intertwined with pasta, making it an exquisite dish that pairs perfectly with alcohol. Other staples and popular choices include the "Fresh Tomato Pasta" and "Salmon Roe and Sea Urchin Cream Sauce Pasta." Worth special mention is the "Carpaccio," made with seasonal seafood. You can enjoy a one-of-a-kind flavor skillfully crafted with an original sauce.

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Based on the concept of "delicious, fun, and easy," you can enjoy seasonal Italian cuisine that changes daily.

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DUB

The joy of enjoying authentic Czech cuisine with Czech beer

Run by a chef who once served as an official residence cook, this is one of the leading Czech cuisine specialty restaurants in the country. While enjoying dishes à la carte is fine, we recommend the chef's choice course, "Light Czech Cuisine." From the "Assorted Appetizers" featuring marinated mackerel, pickled sausages, gizzard confit, and smoked pork tongue, to the "Hovězí guláš" (beef paprika stew), which is loved as the most famous dish in the Czech Republic, every item offers an authentic taste that goes perfectly with drinks.

In the Czech Republic, a great nation for alcohol, "Pilsner Urquell" beer is the most popular, and being able to enjoy it in the authentic way is a major draw. There are three ways to drink it, and the "Mliko," a beer consisting only of foam, allows you to taste the delicate sweetness of the beer itself.

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You can enjoy authentic Czech cuisine, recreated without sparing any effort using spices imported from the home country.

DUB

• 2-4-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo," and walk for about 5 minutes.
• 18:00–24:00 (L.O. 23:00)
• Sunday
• 080-6366-3322
• None

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SHEEPs HEAD

Enjoy unique game meat casually with a drink

A meat bar located on the second floor of "Toryanse." The core of the menu is game meat (gibier). The lineup is surprising; you can enjoy unique game meats that change from time to time, such as ostrich, crocodile, kangaroo, and rabbit.

Every game dish is seasoned simply, allowing you to fully appreciate the quality of the meat. Crocodile meat is a white meat with no gamey odor, tasting similar to chicken. Kangaroo is a lean meat that is refreshing to eat. In addition to meat, there are also pasta, beef garlic rice, and appetizers, so you can have a substantial meal. Also, since their homemade sweets that pair well with alcohol are popular, it is recommended to visit for a second or third stop.

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Many people come by themselves for a casual drink as if they were at a cafe, and that relaxed atmosphere is part of its charm.

SHEEPs HEAD

• 2-23-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Toryanse 2F MAP
• Approx. 12 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi," and walk for about 3 minutes
• 18:00–25:00 (Food L.O. 23:30)
• Sundays and public holidays
• 080-8695-6799
• None
• Cover charge 400 yen

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Noma

A bar that makes you want to toast to once-in-a-lifetime encounters

A cozy bar with only 6 seats, quietly displaying its sign inside Yakitori Yokocho. Stepping through the noren curtain, you will surely feel as if you have been pulled into another world. With a mortar-based interior inspired by a tea room, the space has a sophisticated, mature atmosphere.
The female staff standing at such an atmospheric counter are all unique and will entertain visiting guests. Why not get intoxicated by the night in Kanazawa while enjoying the conversation and the ambiance of the shop?

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Yakitori Yokocho consists of a row of small shops with only a few counter seats, and the charm lies in being able to enjoy conversation with the master across the counter.

Noma (iteration mark)

• 6-4 Kiguramachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, inside Yakitori Yokocho MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo," and walk for about 5 minutes.
• Irregular (please check Instagram Stories)
• Irregular holidays (approx. twice a month; please check Instagram Stories)
• None
• Cover charge 1,000 yen

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Kanazawa Obanzai RIKA-meshi

The concept is "home." An obanzai restaurant you'll want to return to

The perfect place to start exploring the "Kanazawa Chuo Mishokugai" food alley. The proprietress welcomes everyone who enters the shop with a friendly "Welcome back." That single greeting helps you relax your shoulders, creating a space where you might instinctively want to reply, "I'm home." The charm lies in the comfort that makes you feel as if you have returned to your own home.

The menu changes daily. Dishes using seasonal vegetables, prepared with the wish that "you can get your nutrition here, just like at home," are also popular. The "Beef Tongue Red Wine Stew," which she makes when she has time, is exquisite, with the meat melting in your mouth.

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You can enjoy a variety of home-cooked dishes, cultivated over many years as a homemaker, at reasonable prices. We recommend booking in advance as it is a popular spot.

Kanazawa Obanzai RIKA-meshi

• Kanazawa Chuo Mishokugai, 2-13-8 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 8 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi," and walk for about 3 minutes
• 19:00–23:00
• Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and holidays *Please check Instagram Stories for confirmation
• 080-4258-1221
• None
• Appetizer fee 500 yen

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Kanazawa Craft Hirosaka

Discover sophisticated items nurtured by Kanazawa's history

A gallery and shop featuring traditional Kanazawa crafts. It is lined with tasteful craft items that fit into a modern lifestyle and make wonderful gifts. From Kaga temari balls and folk toys to flower-shaped pincushions and adorable sewing kits, these items will brighten up your daily life. Accessories you can wear every day, such as earrings and pierced earrings made with mizuhiki, Kaga embroidery, and gold leaf, are perfect as souvenirs of your trip.
Crafts are all about the encounter. This is a place you will want to visit in search of your favorite items, whether as a treat for yourself or a gift for someone special.

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The first floor is a shop, and the second floor regularly hosts special exhibitions by artists with ties to Ishikawa, so you can enjoy both.

Kanazawa Craft Hirosaka

• 1-2-25 Hirosaka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take the bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hirosaka / 21st Century Museum," and walk for about 2 minutes
• 10:00–18:00
• Mondays (if it is a holiday, the following day is closed), year-end and New Year holidays (December 30 – January 2)
• 076-265-3320
• None

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Gallery Toneriko

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

A gallery located along a main street near the Sai River. In this space, which is a renovated 90-year-old townhouse, works by artists active across Japan are displayed against pure white walls. Because the owner only exhibits works that have moved them, regardless of the artist or genre, it has a reputation for featuring many artists you can only encounter here.

The owner says, "I want people to drop by casually and feel a sense of the extraordinary in their daily lives." One way to enjoy it is to take your time appreciating the works while thinking about their intent and background, and arriving at your own conclusions. The gallery is open only twice a month, during a 9-day exhibition period. Please check the website for details.

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By taking your time to engage with the art, you can experience a sense of satisfaction as if your heart has been recharged.

Gallery Toneriko

• 3-30 Ikeda-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 11 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi," and walk for about 3 minutes
• 11:00–18:00 (until 17:00 on the final day of exhibitions), Sundays 12:30–
• Wednesdays during exhibitions (irregular holidays during exhibition preparation)
• 076-231-2678
• None
• Free admission

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Craft Gallery Coffee Nami

Japanese sweets and tea enjoyed while gazing at a courtyard garden

A coffee shop tucked away quietly in a building in Katamachi. In the cafe corner, you can look out over a small courtyard garden, and you will be surprised by the Japanese-style space that makes you forget you are inside a building.
At the cafe, the fresh Japanese sweets from "Yoshihashi," a Japanese confectionery shop that operates strictly by reservation, are popular. Enjoying seasonal Japanese sweets in this special place, where a calm and quiet atmosphere flows, is truly exceptional. The fruit tea from "Haas & Haas," a prestigious tea house from Vienna, is enchanting with its aroma-like fragrance. Please enjoy to your heart's content the berry notes wafting from the tea leaves, which are packed with dried fruits like raspberries and papayas.

Enjoy not just the cafe, but also the crafts

A gallery occupies one-third of the spacious interior. It gathers carefully selected crafts chosen by the owner, who values connections. The lineup is wide-ranging, both domestic and international, and it is said that they only handle crafts they truly love.
Their words, "I learn so much from the creators," convey their love for the makers and the crafts themselves. At the gallery, you can experience the feel of the crafts and get tips on how to use them. The crafts on display change, so please enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime encounters.

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Our lunch menu, which requires a reservation by 9:30 AM on the day and is limited to about 10 servings, is also a point of pride. The menu changes daily and is entirely handmade. We are committed to additive-free ingredients, and the simple, heartwarming home cooking will soothe your soul. It is a relaxing space for adults that is perfect for visiting alone.

Craft Gallery Coffee Nami

• 3F Labrick 90, 1-3-13 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo," and walk for about 4 minutes
• 11:30–17:00
• Wednesdays (irregular holidays)
• 076-232-1173
• None *Paid parking available nearby (service tickets provided for purchases over 1,000 yen)

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Chanoki Kanazawa

Body-friendly, completely additive-free handmade sweets

A cafe where you can enjoy handmade, completely additive-free sweets that are gentle on the body, with a focus on crepes. Once you try these crepes, which offer a chewy texture that belies their thinness, you will be hooked. Enjoy them with toppings like meringue poodles or bear-shaped cookies.
The popular "A set" comes with a crepe and a drink. The "Matcha Brownie" crepe, which uses plenty of Yame matcha, is a must-try for matcha lovers. It is a nice touch that it is not too sweet, so you can enjoy it until the very last bite.

An exciting sweet time in a shop where dried flowers catch the eye

Also keep an eye out for drinks made with Kaga black tea and Kaga roasted tea (bocha). The "Kaga Bocha Fruit Tea," made with Kaga roasted tea from Noda-ya Chaya, is a drink that lets you feel the essence of Ishikawa. It has a refreshing lemon tea base with a subtle aroma of roasted tea. With tables made of warm wood and an interior surrounded by dried flowers, the shop has a cozy atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. It is a comfortable, natural space created with the wish that guests will "take a break from their busy daily lives and spend a relaxing time feeling nature."

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There are tables equipped with power outlets, which is a nice feature for charging your phone or working on your laptop. There are also stylish mirrors and chairs that will make you want to take pictures!

Chanoki Kanazawa

• Miyashita Bldg. 1F, 101-1 Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 11 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi," and walk about 5 minutes.
• Mon-Sat 12:00-18:00, Sun & Holidays 11:00-18:00 *Subject to change
• Wednesday
• 076-255-6564
• None *Paid parking available nearby

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Kotomi

Relax and enjoy Kanazawa, where tradition and modernity intersect

A cafe located right across from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. It is the perfect place to take a break during your travels. From the large windows, you can view the museum's artwork, "Color Activity House," making it a delightful spot to relax while enjoying the scenery.

The cake set, which allows you to choose a cake and a drink, is popular. We recommend the "Seasonal Roll Cake" with its addictive, moist and fluffy sponge, or the "Kanazawa Yuzu Fromage," which offers a wonderful marriage of cheeses. Fragrant Kaga Bocha (roasted twig tea) is the perfect accompaniment to the cake. The "Kaga Hoji Bocha and Chocolate Parfait" is also a staple menu item. The first floor is a sweets shop where you can also purchase souvenirs.

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In this open and tranquil space, you can enjoy the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter.

Kotomi

• 1-2-27 Hirosaka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take the bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hirosaka / 21st Century Museum," and walk for about 2 minutes
• Shop: Weekdays 12:00-17:30, Sat/Sun/Holidays 11:00-17:30
  Cafe: Weekdays 12:00-17:30 (L.O. 17:00), Sat/Sun/Holidays 11:00-17:30 (L.O. 17:00)
• 076-222-5103
• None

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one one otta

A coffee stand that feels like a natural part of your daily routine, perfect for a casual drop-in.

A coffee stand with a small sign along a main street near the Sai River. The drip coffee, made with roasted beans from the famous Sapporo shop "Saito Coffee," is a cup that offers richness and a mellow finish. The handmade baked goods are all gently flavored with moderate sweetness, making them a perfect match for the coffee. Muffins and scones made with seasonal fruits are popular.
There is also an alcohol menu, which is a nice touch for those who want to drink during the day. In addition to Heineken and Heartland beers, cocktails such as "Baileys Latte" and "Orange Cioccolata" are also available.

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It is a place where you can enjoy yourself in your own way, whether by dropping in for a coffee to take a break or getting takeout to enjoy a stroll along the Sai River.

one one otta

• 3-29-3 Ikedamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 11 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi," and walk for about 3 minutes
• Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00, Sat/Sun 10:00-18:00
• Wednesday
• None

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Ozashiki BAR & Sweet Shop Kago

A Japanese-Western style bar and sweet shop where everyone can toast together, whether they drink alcohol or not.

A bar tucked away behind the main street of Kiguramachi where you can enjoy sweets and alcohol. During the day, it is a spot where you can enjoy a drink set with sweets, and at night, it operates on a one-order system where you can enjoy alcohol and sweets.

They have a particular focus on sake, featuring a selection centered on local brews from within Ishikawa Prefecture that changes from time to time, with no fixed menu. The sake pairs perfectly with the "Ultimate Hon-Warabi Mochi," a perfect warabi mochi made using a 30-year-old recipe that has never been changed, sourced from a famous Japanese confectionery shop, or the "Grilled Dango Set." Don't miss the "Zinfandel" wine, selected by a sommelier to pair with the "Rich Chocolate Terrine." They also offer soft drinks unique to Kanazawa, such as Maruhachi Seicha's Kenjo Kaga Bocha and "36 Coffee," which is popular at local coffee stands, making it a great choice even for those who do not drink alcohol.

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It is a casual place you can easily drop by, and since it features a style where you take off your shoes and sit on tatami mats, another appeal is that you can relax as if you were at home.

Ozashiki BAR & Sweet Shop Kago

• 5-13 Kiguramachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 13 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo," and walk for about 4 minutes
• 11:30–16:30 (L.O. 16:00), 20:00–2:00 (Sundays only 19:00–0:00)
• Lunch: Tue–Thu (irregular holidays) *Holiday schedule may change in winter; Dinner: Tue, irregular holidays
• 070-3275-2542
• None
• Dinner only: 1,100 yen cover charge
  
  Dinner only: 1,000 yen cover charge