Kanazawa Omicho Market 2027: Seafood & Snow Crab Complete Guide
2026-10-25 · 8分で読める
Omicho has been Kanazawa's kitchen since 1721. Here's the seasonal snow crab calendar, the 10 best stalls, the kaisendon bowl showdown, and hotels in the castle town.
Omicho Ichiba (近江町市場) has been Kanazawa's central market since 1721. 185 stalls spread across 4,000㎡ of covered arcade: 60% seafood, 25% produce, 15% prepared food. The Noto Peninsula's cold Japan Sea currents produce Japan's best snow crab (zuwaigani) from November 6 through March 20, and gas shrimp (gasu-ebi), nodoguro black-throat sea perch, and sweet shrimp (ama-ebi) year-round. The kaisendon (sashimi over rice bowl) is the market's signature meal, ¥1,800-3,800 depending on toppings.
💡Last content review: October 2026
Pricing verified October 2026. Ishikawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative confirms snow crab season dates and Omicho stall counts after 2024's post-earthquake renovation.
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Golden Week, Obon, New Year and the sakura and autumn-leaf peaks fill up fast. Once your dates are set, check availability now. Every week you wait, there are fewer rooms to choose from.
Quick facts: Omicho Market 2027
| What | Detail | 予約 |
|---|---|---|
| Market hours | 9 AM-5 PM daily; most stalls close 5-6 PM; kaisendon shops open 7 AM | |
| Peak crab season | November 6, 2027 – March 20, 2028 (zuwaigani / snow crab) | |
| Kaisendon bowl price | ¥1,800-3,800 depending on toppings | 🏨 予約 |
| Nearest station | JR Kanazawa Station + 10 min walk; Hokutetsu Musashigatsuji exit | 🏨 予約 |
| Access from Tokyo | Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki 2h30m, ¥14,120 reserved | 🏨 予約 |
| Snow crab (zuwai) price | ¥8,000-18,000 whole; kaisendon with crab ¥3,200-4,800 | 🏨 予約 |
| Signature stalls | Hirai (sushi), Mori Mori Zushi, Yamani (crab), Ichinokura (sashimi) |
⚡Snow crab season hotels sell out 3+ months ahead
November-February weekend hotels in Kanazawa fill 3-4 months in advance for crab tourism. Weekday rooms stay more flexible. Book early for November 15-20 opening week and New Year holidays.
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3 Kanazawa hotels for Kenroku-en + geisha district + Hokuriku Shinkansen base
⏰ Kanazawa peak koyo (early November) rooms sell out 2 months ahead
1. Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Directly next to Kanazawa Station — Hokuriku Shinkansen access. Modern 5-star, English-friendly service.
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Boutique design hotel in central Kanazawa. Walking distance to Omicho Market + Kenroku-en. Our value pick for koyo.
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5-min walk from Kanazawa Station. Business hotel reliability, consistent breakfast + onsen.
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What to eat at Omicho
- ●Kaisendon — sashimi over rice bowl; ¥1,800-3,800; signature market meal
- ●Zuwaigani (snow crab) — Nov 6 - Mar 20 only; ¥8,000-18,000 whole, ¥3,200-4,800 in a bowl
- ●Nodoguro (black-throat sea perch) — year-round; grilled set ¥3,800-5,500
- ●Ama-ebi (sweet shrimp) — year-round; sashimi plate ¥950-1,400
- ●Gasu-ebi (gas shrimp) — brief autumn-winter window; ¥700-1,100 plate
- ●Charcoal-grilled oysters — Nov-Feb; ¥400-600 per oyster
- ●Jibuni — Kanazawa-style duck stew; ¥1,100-1,500 at shoku-do shops
Top 8 stalls to visit
- ●Hirai (sushi) — ¥3,200 10-piece Kanazawa-fish special; counter seating 7 AM-3 PM
- ●Mori Mori Zushi Omicho — ¥2,800 10-piece lunch set; chain but excellent quality
- ●Yamani Suisan — crab specialist; ¥8,000 crab tasting course Nov-Mar
- ●Ichinokura — ¥1,980 kaisendon; family-friendly with English menu
- ●[Kanazawa](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Kanazawa&aid=8095781&label=auto-kanazawa-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Maimon-zushi — ¥3,500 omakase 10-piece; local favourite
- ●Noge Food Alley (basement) — oyster + hamaguri grilled stall; ¥400-650 per piece
- ●Daiwa Zushi Omicho — ¥2,400 kaisendon; 24-year veteran; faster service
- ●Omicho Shokudo — ¥1,500 nodoguro-yaki set; non-sushi alternative
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Pair with Kanazawa's cultural stops
- ●Kenrokuen Garden — one of Japan's three great gardens; ¥320 entry
- ●Higashi Chaya District — teahouse geisha quarter; 15 min walk from Omicho
- ●21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art — ¥450; famous Leandro Erlich swimming pool
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Season calendar — what's at peak when
- ●Nov 6 - Mar 20 — zuwaigani (snow crab); the signature season
- ●Dec - Feb — oyster, buri (yellowtail), kani-miso (crab miso)
- ●Mar - May — hotaruika (firefly squid), spring shellfish
- ●Jun - Aug — iwagaki (summer rock oyster), hamo (pike conger)
- ●Sep - Oct — ikura (salmon roe), sanma (saury), early sweet shrimp
- ●Year-round — nodoguro, ama-ebi, buri hamachi
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Snow crab season Kanazawa hotels: lock by August
- Nov 6 opening-week weekends sold out by late September
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- Alternative base in Toyama or Fukui adds 30-50 min commute
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FAQ
- ●What time to arrive at Omicho? 10-11 AM for less crowd; 7-8 AM for first-pick sushi.
- ●Snow crab price — fair range? ¥8,000-12,000 for a 400-500g whole crab is typical; above ¥15,000 is premium Katanigai or Tango brand.
- ●Vegetarian options at Omicho? Minimal — some produce stalls do pickles + vegetable sides. Not primarily a veggie destination.
- ●Cash or card? Mixed; smaller stalls cash-preferred; sushi counters accept cards.
- ●Can I ship crab home? Within Japan yes (same-day cold ship); international no.
- ●English menus? About half of the kaisendon shops; picture menus universal.
- ●Children-friendly? Yes — the market is wheelchair accessible, shops have kids' sashimi mini bowls.
- ●Best time to buy raw fish? 11 AM-2 PM for the freshest catch of the day; after 4 PM prices drop 20% but selection thins.
- ●Rain plan? The market is fully covered; weather-proof.
- ●Can I eat raw crab (sashimi)? Yes — brief lunch windows at Yamani and Hirai do shabu-shabu-style raw crab in ponzu, Nov-Feb only.
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