The markets are buzzing with activity, with merchants shouting their wares and locals shopping. All sorts of food are on display and it is remarkable that there is so much produce to be sold each day.

good for fish and restaurants, nothing more. eexpensive

Omicho Market is a genuine food market with a variety of interesting foods on display. We speak very little Japanese so could not find out exactly what we were looking at, but of course it is always easy to indicate what you want to buy by pointing.

Two down from the great Sake store and the best sea food I've ever had!

Omicho market is a 20 mins walk from JR Kanazawa station. This is a local market, rather interesting place to visit. There is a nice sushi restaurant here, Yamasan Sushi. Its at one of the exit, inside the market. Sushi here is fresh and delicious. A good place to stop for lunch.

I was brought to the Omicho Market during a recent visit to Japan and experienced a jolt of input upon my rival and until my departure. Never did my eyes, nose, or ears close, yet I failed to take in all that there was to see. I definitely recommend a repeat visit if you enjoy fresh seafood or if you're... More

After a tour that included the Kenrokuen Garden, the Nomura Family House, and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, my husband and I went with a group of contestants and employees of Magellan Resorts/The Real Japan to Omicho Market. I had never seen so much seafood in one place! It was the freshest in the city, and it was... More

If you visit omicho market, definitely try the fresh oysters and prawns... You can buy them at the stores and the fishmonger would gladly open them for you... We found a noodle shop which also sell freshly made udon. Give it a go, the udon was so smooth yet springy.

I love Omicho market and make a point to visit every time I am in Kanazawa. One is bombarded with colours, authentic japanese food smells and the most amazing displays of fresh seafood, friut/vegetables and many other Japanese food stuffs. Recently extended with another level of great restaurants. Do not miss this place.