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Update-date: Dec 02 2024

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5 Selected Restaurants to Experience the Popular Japanese and French Cuisine in Kanazawa | Ishikawa

The ancient city of Kanazawa, which is rich in history and culture and packed with trendy shops, consistently ranks high in Japan's domestic travel popularity. Many people are likely planning a variety of activities. How about adding a "dining experience in a special space" to those plans? Experience the elegant craftsmanship of the Million Stones, utilizing rich ingredients, at a sophisticated restaurant that offers a touch of luxury.

See full listings of French and Japanese Cuisine restaurants found in and around Kanazawa and Ishikawa.

Kanazawa, Hikosan-cho [Ishiya]

Located in a residential area just an 8-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, the traditional kaiseki restaurant Ishiya has been in business since 1866. The interior, unified in a sophisticated Japanese modern style, allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of Kanazawa. While there are completely private rooms available, those who want to enjoy the kaiseki experience in a stylish way should choose the counter. For a casual time with friends, the semi-private table is the best option.

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The restaurant takes pride in its dishes that carefully and meticulously bring out the flavors of local ingredients, focusing on quality and freshness. Among the many specialties, the dish that guests must try is the 'Banshu Shell Stone Grill.' It is a simple yet exquisite dish where guests grill the Banshu shell themselves on a heated natural stone. Courses that include the local Kaga dish 'Jibu-ni' are also recommended.

Ishiya

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm *Reservation required by the day before / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Omicho Market
Address: 2-8-3, Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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2. Sushi [Sushi Genari]

Located in a quiet area a little away from Kanazawa Station, [鮨　生成り] is a restaurant that offers aged sushi made from fresh fish and seasonal small dishes using the finest ingredients. By aging carefully selected fresh fish, it maximizes the umami and depth of flavor. The restaurant also takes pride in its beautifully presented small dishes that feature seasonal ingredients with delicate flavors. Additionally, the owner has a wide selection of local sake and Italian wines that pair well with sushi.

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The restaurant has been transformed from a traditional machiya that is approximately 90 years old, creating a space where traditional Japanese aesthetics and modernity blend together. The restaurant's name reflects the owner's desire to welcome guests in a natural and unpretentious manner, which is evident in the warm atmosphere. There is also a private room available that can accommodate up to six people, making it a recommended restaurant for entertaining important guests in a relaxed setting.

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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French

The hidden restaurant located in the Nagamachi Samurai District, [tawara], offers a French course with a Japanese twist, crafted by Chef Tawara, who has honed his skills in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto. The dishes utilize seasonal local ingredients, with the dinner course consisting of 10 dishes and the lunch course featuring 7 dishes. A wide selection of natural wines, primarily from France and Japan, as well as a rich variety of local sake, is also available.

The interior is a space where the beauty of wabi-sabi and Nordic design harmonize, and guests can watch the chef's cooking up close at the spacious counter seats. It is a recommended restaurant where one can enjoy a wonderful time in various settings, such as an anniversary dinner during a trip to Kanazawa or a girls' lunch.

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
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4. Oden and Seafood Dishes[Oden Wajima Fugu Nodoguro AMIYA]

3. Oden and Seafood Dishes [Oden Wajima Fugu Nodoguro AMIYA]

Located in the renowned tourist area of Kanazawa, "Higashi Chaya District," the Japanese restaurant [Oden Wajima Fugu Nodoguro AMIYA] offers a chance to savor "Kanazawa Oden" and seafood dishes made with the bounty of Noto's sea. The Kanazawa Oden uses broth made from Nodoguro, which enhances its rich flavor, making it a popular choice with a gentle taste. Additionally, there is a wide variety of casual menu options, including tempura rice bowls and set meals that incorporate locally sourced ingredients. For drinks to accompany the dishes, local sake from Wajima and Noto is highly recommended.

The interior of the restaurant features a traditional Kanazawa town house style, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like a hidden gem. It is a calm space perfect for solo diners or couples, and it is equipped with semi-private rooms.The interior of the restaurant features a traditional Kanazawa town house style, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like a hidden gem. It is a calm space perfect for solo diners or couples, and it is equipped with semi-private rooms.In the beautiful scenery and charming streets of Kanazawa, guests can enjoy a special time unique to Kanazawa in a space that evokes a sense of Japanese aesthetics.In the beautiful scenery and charming streets of Kanazawa, guests can enjoy a special time unique to Kanazawa in a space that evokes a sense of Japanese aesthetics.

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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5. French restaurant Les Tonnelles

Located in a vast vineyard in Iwadacho, Kanazawa City, [レストランぶどうの森レ・トネル] offers a delightful experience of Kanazawa French cuisine within a beautiful building designed by the world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban. The course menu features fresh vegetables grown in their own farm, seasonal fish delivered from the market, and carefully selected meats. Each dish is beautifully presented with thoughtful attention to detail. Guests can also enjoy a luxurious pairing with house-curated wines and original non-alcoholic cocktails.

The restaurant offers an open space that is integrated with nature, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the changing expressions of the grapevines with the seasons, while indulging in an extraordinary dining experience. A remarkable culinary experience awaits that cannot be found in the city.

Restaurant BudoonoMori Les Tonnelles

Open: [Monday-Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Last entry 1:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 7:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 23,000 JPY / [Lunch] 23,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the East Exit of Morimoto Station on the IR Ishikawa Railway
Address: 50-1, Iwade-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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