Omicho Market
近江町市場
Omicho Market has been Kanazawa's largest fresh food market since the Edo period. It has more than 170 stores, including many fishmongers selling fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan. There are also fruit and vegetable stores with local produce. Locals and tourists come to shop and eat.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Around 9:00–16:00; hours vary by store.
- Closed
Closed during the New Year holidays.
- Getting there
1 minute on foot from the Musashigatsuji Omicho Market bus stop (Kanazawa Loop Bus, Hokutetsu Bus, West JR Bus).
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Many stores are fishmongers selling fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
- Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ishikawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Ishikawa
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:43
- Sunrise06:20
- Dhuhr11:39
- Asr14:31
- Maghrib16:53
- Isha18:21
Times are calculated for Kanazawa. Times may differ elsewhere in Ishikawa.
Places to pray near Omicho Market
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Omicho Market
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): visitKanazawa.jp