Ishikawa prefecture is overflowing with wonderful ingredientssuch as freshly caught seafood and vegetables grown carefully inrich earth. This bounty comes together under one roof at OmichoMarket, the place where you can find delicious foods all year round.

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Kanazawa
Ippon Futonegi(Green onion)

Futatsuka Karashina(Mustard greens)

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Kaga futo-kyuri(Cucumber)

Heta-murasaki
nasu(Eggplant)Watermelons

Japanese
whiting

Horse mackerel

Sea bream

Yellowtail

Thread-sailfilefish

CodKinjiso(Gynura crepioides)

Kaga renkon(Lotus root)

Utsugi red-skinned
sweet chestnut
pumpkins

Tomatoes

Neon flying squidRock oysters

Noto matsutake
mushrooms

Kaga hakusai(Napa cabbage)

Ruby Roman
grapesKaga Shizuku
Asian pears

Deep-water
shrimpFlounderKanazawa
Gensuke daikon chrysanthemum
Gorojima kintoki(Daikon radish)sweet potatoes
greens(Red names indicate Kaga Vegetables)

Kaga maruimo(Round yam)

CrabSea cucumber

Traditional Vegetables of Ishikawa,
Available at Omicho Market
Kaga Vegetables are a special brand of fifteen traditional vegetables
that have been part of life in Kanazawa since the feudal period.

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1 Abundanceof goods

4 Face-to-faceservice

The market has around 170 shops. With awide range from top-of-the-line to bargain
goods, you’re bound to find what you’relooking for!

Talk with shop staff to get great deals of
the day, menu item recommendations, andother valuable information.

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Everything is incredibly fresh: seafood,vegetables, and more! It’s a great place toget seasonal foods at affordable prices.

Beyond fresh ingredients, you can alsofind shops selling flowers, Japanese-stylesnacks and sweets, everyday items, andplenty more variety!

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Don’t miss handmade items sold onlyat shops here, like kamaboko fish cake,prepared dishes, tofu, and Japanese-style
pickles!

The shopkeepers here are pros when it
comes to food. Just ask, and they’ll gladly
give you advice on how to prepare andkeep various foods.

Omicho Calendar
Jan. 5 New Year’s Sales
Apr. Spring Festival
Jul. Snow from the Icehouse
Aug. Ice Blocks &Children’s Picture Contest

Sep. Dragnet Fishing Season Starts
Oct. O-andon Festival
Nov.6 Snow Crab Fishing
Season Starts

Kanazawa’s Kitchen

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The History of Omicho Market
Omicho Market has been in continuous operationfor over 300 years, since Japan’s feudal period.
This precious,historic market has thrived throughchanging times,alongside the development ofKanazawa.
It dates back to the period from 1690 to 1721,
during which a number of fires broke out in thecastle town. Kanazawa’s markets that weredestroyed in the fires came together here, inOmicho Market’s current location, and in 1904
the prefecture officially recognized this as apublic market. The characters “ 許官 ” (“officialpermission”) are carved into the signpost by theMusashi entrance, indicating permission grantedby the government.

(Sales begin on the 7th)
• Female crabs: until Dec. 29• Male crabs: until Mar. 20

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TEL:076-231-1462 FAX:076-232-5502
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Can’t wait
to see you!

The 6 Charms of Omicho

Omicho Market Mascots
Named for How “Omicho”
Is Written in Japanese!
These characters are based on bearcubs, and were introduced alongside
the 2009 opening of the Omicho Market
Building. They love to eat fish, meat,
vegetables, and everythingelse sold at the market
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Nowadays, wholesaling of fresh
seafood, fruit, and vegetables ishandled at Kanazawa’s central
wholesale market, so Omicho Market
has shifted its focus to retail. It is a
beloved presence in the city’s foodculture, living up to its nickname of“Kanazawa’s Kitchen.”
In 2009, the Omicho Market Building(Omicho Ichiba-kan) opened as alocation for restaurants and othershops, and in 2020, Omicho Fureai-kan
opened with a kitchen studio and otherevent spaces. Omicho Market continues
to evolve as an enjoyable shopping
destination for locals and visitors alike.