Update-date: Jan 29 2025
Selected are restaurants where visitors can enjoy seasonal gourmet food and local sake from Kanazawa, located in the city center, which is dotted with cherry blossom spots overflowing with Japanese charm, such as Kenrokuen, chosen as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan," the beautiful cherry blossoms in Kanazawa Castle Park with the castle as a backdrop, and the cherry blossom trees along the Asanogawa River harmonizing with the scenery of the traditional teahouse district.
Sushi Genari
Aged sushi and seasonal small dishes paired with carefully selected local sake and wine.
A 12-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, Sushi Kinaru is a sushi kaiseki restaurant that specializes in aged sushi and offers seasonal small dishes. The restaurant's pride, 'Tuna Sushi with Red Vinegar,' is made by aging the tuna, which removes excess moisture and concentrates its flavor. The rice is seasoned with red vinegar, which pairs well with the tuna. Guests can enjoy the rich flavors of aged sushi along with carefully selected sake and Italian wine.
Located in a quiet area a little away from the station, this restaurant is a renovated machiya that is approximately 90 years old. While preserving the traditional Japanese aesthetic in both its exterior and interior, it incorporates modern elements. The interior is a cozy space with a capacity of 8 people. There are counter seats and private table seats, allowing guests to enjoy a la carte dishes or a chef's choice course at a leisurely pace.
Sushi Kinari
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 12-minute walk from the East Exit of Kanazawa Station on JR lines, 2-minute walk from the Hikoso-kita Station stop on the Kanazawa Flat Bus
Address: 1-17-8, Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 12-minute walk from the East Exit of Kanazawa Station on JR lines, 2-minute walk from the Hikoso-kita Station stop on the Kanazawa Flat Bus
Address: 1-17-8, Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
Oden, Wajima Fugu, Nodoguro, AMIYA
Seafood from Noto, Kanazawa oden, and local sake. Enjoy the flavors of the region.
Oden Wajima Fugu Nodoguro AMIYA is a Japanese restaurant located in the popular tourist area of Higashi Chaya District. It offers seafood dishes from Noto and the local specialty 'Kanazawa Oden'. The oden is characterized by its deep umami flavor, which is derived from a fish called nodoguro. Additionally, the menu is rich with options that allow guests to casually enjoy local ingredients, such as 'Fugu Tempura Don' and 'Noto Pork Don'.
The restaurant features a Kanazawa-style town house that blends harmoniously with the charming streets of the tea house district. With a calm atmosphere, it offers counter seating and semi-private table seating, allowing guests to leisurely enjoy local specialty dishes while savoring sake from Wajima and Noto. The sake tasting set with three types of local sake and a set that includes one cup of the guest's favorite local sake with a dish are also recommended.
Oden Wajimafugu Nodoguro AMIYA
Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Take the Kanazawa Loop Bus from the No. 7 bus stop at the Kanazawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal. Get off at the Hashiba-cho bus stop and walk for about 5 minutes.
Address: 1-12-12, Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Take the Kanazawa Loop Bus from the No. 7 bus stop at the Kanazawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal. Get off at the Hashiba-cho bus stop and walk for about 5 minutes.
Address: 1-12-12, Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
Kibune Cuisine
Limited to four groups for both lunch and dinner. The seasonal ingredients of Kanazawa and the beautiful presentation are truly impressive.
Within walking distance of the historic Higashi Chaya District, Kifune is a unique Japanese restaurant that continuously takes on new challenges in Kanazawa, a city known for its many renowned establishments. The dishes crafted by the owner-chef incorporate an abundance of seasonal ingredients from the mountains and seas of Kanazawa, and the beautiful presentation that expresses the seasons is also a highlight. Diners can look forward to the seasonal takikomi gohan, cooked in a clay pot, served at the end of the meal.
The restaurant, a renovated traditional house from the Taisho era standing along the Asanogawa River, exudes the charm of Kanazawa's ancient city. The first floor features table seating, while the second floor offers tatami rooms with views of the Asanogawa River through the windows. All rooms are private, allowing for a leisurely experience. The cuisine consists solely of a course that changes monthly, with a complete reservation system limited to four groups for both lunch and dinner. During the peak tourist season of cherry blossoms, early reservations are especially essential.
Oryori Kifune
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, Holidays, Day Before Holidays] Lunch 11:30 - (last order 13:30) / Dinner 17:30 - (last order 20:30) [Sunday] Breakfast 07:00 - (last order 09:00)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: From Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station (Hokuriku Railroad Asanogawa Line), take the bus to Hikoso Ryokuchi and walk 2 minutes.
Address: 1-9-69 Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: From Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station (Hokuriku Railroad Asanogawa Line), take the bus to Hikoso Ryokuchi and walk 2 minutes.
Address: 1-9-69 Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
A la ferme de Shinjiro
A French restaurant operated by a local winery and an organic farm.
A la ferme de Shinjiro is a French restaurant located in Owari-cho, north of Kanazawa Castle, housed in a renovated traditional town house. It offers dishes made with seasonal local ingredients, including wheat and rice grown in its own farm, carefully selected organic vegetables, and fresh seafood and crabs delivered directly from Kanazawa Port and Noto markets. The menu is available only as a course for both lunch and dinner, and guests can also enjoy wine brewed in-house.
The restaurant, which has been renovated from a Taisho-era machiya, features a winery on the first floor and a French restaurant on the second floor. The modern interior showcases unique touches that reflect the local winery, such as beautiful earthen walls made from three types of soil sourced from grape-growing regions. The dishes are also complemented by the exquisite tableware crafted by artisans from Kanazawa.
A la ferme de Shinjiro
Open: [Monday,Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 20-minute walk from Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line, 1-minute walk from Owari-cho bus stop, 7-minute walk from Musashigatsuji/Omicho Ichiba bus stop
Address: 1-9-9, Owari-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 20-minute walk from Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line, 1-minute walk from Owari-cho bus stop, 7-minute walk from Musashigatsuji/Omicho Ichiba bus stop
Address: 1-9-9, Owari-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
tawara
Modern French cuisine with a variety of small dishes that showcases the seasonal blessings of Kanazawa.
tawara is a French restaurant located in the popular tourist area of Nagamachi Samurai District. It offers a French course that features carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Kanazawa, Noto, Toyama, and Kyoto, with a Japanese twist. Guests can enjoy a delightful experience with a dinner menu of 10 dishes and a lunch menu of 7 dishes (both including dessert), allowing them to savor the flavors of the season in a small-plate format. The tableware and presentation crafted by local artisans from the Hokuriku region are also captivating.
The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, featuring a total of 14 seats that include both counter and table seating, creating a relaxing space. At the counter seats, there is the enjoyment of watching the chef's cooking up close. The selection of drinks to accompany the dishes includes natural wines primarily from France and Japan, as well as local sake from Ishikawa that pairs well with French cuisine infused with Japanese flavors.
tawara
Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Reservations are required with a 12:00 pm start time) / [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Reservations are required for 6:00 or 7:00 pm start time)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute drive from the East Exit of Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line
Address: 1F, Royal Plaza Katamachi, 2-10-19, Katamachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
More Details Reservation
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute drive from the East Exit of Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line
Address: 1F, Royal Plaza Katamachi, 2-10-19, Katamachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
This article was written by AI Translation.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
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