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Lunch Place Takasaki

Enjoy fresh "Live Crab" from noon!

It is the second restaurant of "Ajidokoro Takasaki," a popular kappo restaurant in Kanazawa. In addition to the popular menu of "Ajidokoro Takasaki," it is popular during the season for its authentic crab dishes that can be enjoyed from noon. You can order Kano-gani, a male snow crab from Ishikawa Prefecture, from November 9 to April 8, when the crab fishing season in Ishikawa Prefecture is lifted and the crabs are available at the market.

Known as one of the few restaurants that serve live crab, Kano crab is taken out of the restaurant's well stocked cage after ordering and served as sashimi or grilled crab. The "Kano-gani sashimi" is one of the best. Only freshly caught crabs can be enjoyed as the crab's meat spreads out like a flower.

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It is a rare place where you can eat a whole Kanou crab in the daytime. Reservations are recommended due to the popularity of the restaurant.

Lunch place Takasaki

• G-Floor, Claso Place Korinbo, 2-1-1 Korinbo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 15 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo, and walk about 2 minutes.
• 11:00-17:00 (L.O.16:30) *Last entry at 15:30
• Wednesdays, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
• 076-224-7055
• None
• Reservations recommended

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Indian Restaurant Ashirward

Authentic Indian cuisine that is delicious no matter who you are!

The authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine is prepared by a Japanese-Nepalese couple and an Indian chef trained in India. The dishes have an authentic taste that even Indian people recognize, but Japanese people are also comfortable eating them, and many repeat customers keep coming back. The chef carefully prepares fresh ingredients and skillfully manipulates Indian spices to create a wonderful flavor.

The most recommended lunch menu item is the "Chicken Biryani and Small Curry Set," which includes biryani and curry. Biryani, a cooked rice dish richly flavored with spices, goes perfectly with homemade raita (yogurt salad). Of course, sets with a choice of naan or rice are also available.

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The restaurant is located in a corner of Seseragi Street that continues along the Kurazuki Waterway. Dinner is varied, with more than 30 types of curry available.

Indian Restaurant Ashirward

• 1-4-59, Kanazawa-Chayomachi, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo" and walk 3 minutes.
• 11:30 - 14:30 (L.O. 14:00), 18:00 - 22:00 (last entry 21:00)
• Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
• 076-262-2170
• None

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CRAFEAT produced by Taya Lacquerware Store

Taste the best of traditional craftsmanship with your eyes and taste buds.

A Restaurant with Experience of Traditional Crafts produced by the 10th generation Wajima-nuri master. The first floor is a counter where you can casually enjoy a la carte meals and drinks, mainly Japanese dishes such as evolved oden, while the second floor offers contemporary Japanese cuisine courses by reservation only.

On the second floor, a visitor's course is available, and it is a pleasantly casual experience that can be enjoyed without being a member for the first time. The luxurious use of Wajima-nuri tea bowls, which sometimes cost hundreds of thousands of yen, is enchanting. The real pleasure is to be able to taste the essence of traditional craftsmanship, which can only be discovered by actually using it. Sharpening your senses and tasting food in a new world with texture and touch will surely be a memorable part of your trip.

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There is also a craft store, so please check it out as well.

CRAFEAT produced by Taya Lacquerware Store

• 5-2 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo and walk about 4 minutes.
• Restaurant: 17:00-23:00, Craft store: 13:00-23:00
  Lunch: 11:30-13:00 (L.O. 13:00)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 090-4740-4177
• None
• No charge

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Il Mare

An authentic Italian bar that can be enjoyed until late at night

An Italian restaurant located in a corner of Xintiandi. The first floor has a stylish atmosphere with a counter, while the second floor has a quiet atmosphere with 14 table seats.

The "Pasta with Ishikawa Crab", available only from November to December, is an excellent dish in which Kabako crab is intertwined with the pasta, making it a perfect accompaniment to alcoholic beverages. The "Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes" and "Pasta with Salmon Roe and Sea Salmon Cream Sauce" are also standard and popular dishes. Of special note is the "Carpaccio" using seasonal seafood. The skillful use of original sauces gives this dish a one-of-a-kind taste.

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With the concept of "delicious, fun, and affordable," you can enjoy seasonal Italian dishes that change daily.

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DUB

Happiness of enjoying authentic Czech cuisine with Czech beer

The owner of this restaurant, who once served as a chef in the official residence, is one of the best Czech cuisine specialists in the country. While it is good to enjoy each dish a la carte, we recommend the omakase course, "light Czech cuisine. The "assorted appetizers" include marinated mackerel, vinegared sausage, confit gizzard, smoked pork tongue, etc., and "hoveziegláš," paprika braised beef, the most famous and beloved Czech dish, all of which have an authentic flavor that makes drinks go down a treat.

There are three ways to drink beer, including "Mirko," a beer with only bubbles, which gives you the delicate sweetness of beer itself.

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You can taste Czech cuisine, which uses spices imported from the country of origin, and is made with the utmost care to reproduce the authentic taste of the country.

DUB

• 2-4-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo bus stop and walk about 5 minutes.
• 18:00～24:00（L.O.23:00)
• Sunday
• 080-6366-3322
• None

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SHEEPs HEAD

Casual enjoyment of different types of gibier with sake

The meat bar is located on the second floor of Toriyanse. The menu is centered on gibier dishes. What is surprising is the lineup. Ostrich, crocodile, kangaroo, rabbit, and more are available, depending on the occasion.

All of the gibier dishes are simply seasoned, and you can really taste the meat's ingredients. Crocodile meat is white meat with no odor and tastes like chicken. Kangaroo is lean but refreshing. In addition to meat, pasta, beef garlic rice, and appetizers are also available for a solid meal. The homemade sweets that go well with drinks are also popular, making it a good place to visit for the second or third time.

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Many people come here to enjoy a drink alone, as if it were a café, and the casual atmosphere is very appealing.

SHEEPs HEAD

• 2F, 2-23-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 12 min. drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 18:00-25:00 (Food L.O.23:30)
• Sunday, Holidays
• 080-8695-6799
• None
• Charge 400 yen

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methenose

A bar where you want to toast to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter

This cozy bar with only six seats is tucked away in Yakitori Yokocho with its own sign. Passing through the curtain, you will surely feel as if you have been pulled into a different world. The interior, based on mortar and reminiscent of a tea-ceremony room, has a sophisticated and mature atmosphere.
The female Staff/staff members standing at the moody counter are all unique and will delight Guest/customers. Enjoy the conversation and atmosphere of the restaurant and get intoxicated at night in Kanazawa.

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Yakitori Yokocho is a series of small restaurants with a few seats at the counter, where you can enjoy conversation with the master over the counter.

NOMA

• 6-4 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo bus stop and walk about 5 minutes.
• Unsettled (check our Instagram Stories)
• Closed irregularly (about twice a month. Must check on Instagram Stories)
• None
• Charge 1,000 yen

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Kanazawa Obanzai RIKA rice

The concept is "home. A restaurant that makes you want to come home.

This is the perfect place to knock on the door of Kanazawa Chuo Ajishoku-gai (Kanazawa Central Taste Food Street). The proprietress greets everyone who enters the restaurant by saying, "Welcome home. Her voice relaxes your shoulders and makes you want to say, "I'm home. The charm of this restaurant is that you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere as if you have returned to your parents' home.

The menu changes daily. The dishes using seasonal vegetables are also popular, with the hope that customers will "take in nutrition here, just like at home. Beef tongue stewed in red wine," which they make when they have time, is a superb dish with the meat melting into a tender, tender mass.

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You can enjoy the taste of home cooking, which has been cultivated over many years as a housewife, a little at a time and for a reasonable price. Advance reservations are recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

Kanazawa Obanzai RIKA Rice

• 2-13-8 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 19:00-23:00
• Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and national holidays *Confirmation required via Instagram Stories
• 080-4258-1221
• None
• 500 yen for appetizers

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Kanazawa Craft Hirosaka

Discover sophisticated items nurtured by Kanazawa's history

A gallery and store featuring traditional Kanazawa crafts. A wide variety of crafts that fit in with modern lifestyles and that are a delight to receive are on display. From Kaga temari and local toys to flower pincushions and cute sewing sets, these items are sure to brighten up your daily life. Accessories such as mizuhiki, Kaga embroidery, and gold leaf earrings and pierced earrings are perfect for everyday wear and a great way to remember your trip.
Crafts are encounters. This is the place to visit to encounter your favorites, whether as a reward for yourself or a gift for a loved one.

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The first floor is a store, and the second floor regularly holds special exhibitions of artists associated with Ishikawa, so you can enjoy them as well.

Kanazawa Crafts Hirosaka

• 1-2-25, Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hirosaka/21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art" and walk about 2 minutes.
• 10:00-18:00
• Mondays (closed the next day if Monday is a national vacation), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 30 - January 2)
• 076-265-3320
• None

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Gallery Tonerico

Weave a rich time by incorporating the extraordinary into your daily life.

The gallery is located along a main street near the Saigawa River. The 90-year-old townhouse has been renovated, and the pure white walls are decorated with works by artists from all over Japan. The gallery is not particular about artists or fields, but only exhibits works that move the owner's heart, and many of the artists are well known for being unique to this gallery.

The owner says, "I want people to come here casually and feel something extraordinary in their daily lives. One way to enjoy the works is to carefully look at them while considering their intentions and backgrounds, and to derive your own answers. The gallery is open twice a month for 9 days during the exhibition period only. Check the website for details.

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By taking your time to look at art, you will feel a sense of satisfaction as if your heart has been recharged.

Gallery Tonerico

• 3-30 Ikeda-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• 11:00-18:00 (Last day of the exhibition: ~17:00) Sundays from 12:30
• Wednesdays during the exhibition (closed irregularly during preparation for the exhibition)
• 076-231-2678
• None
• No admission fee

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Craft Gallery Coffee Wave

Japanese sweets and tea with a view of the tsuboniwa garden

This coffee shop is tucked away in a building in Katamachi. The coffee shop corner offers a view of the tsuboniwa garden, and you will be surprised at the Japanese-style space that you would not expect to find inside a building.
At the coffee shop, fresh confections from the Japanese confectionery shop "Yoshi Hashi," which offers fresh confections by reservation only, are popular. Seasonal Japanese sweets served in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere are a real treat. Fruit tea from "Haas & Haas," a prestigious tea company from Vienna, is enchanting with its aromatic flavor. Enjoy the berry flavor from the tea leaves filled with dried fruits such as raspberries and papaya to your heart's content.

Enjoy not only the café but also the handicrafts.

The gallery occupies one-third of the spacious store. The owner, who values his relationships with customers, has selected a wide range of artifacts from Japan and abroad. The lineup is wide, both domestic and international, and the owner says that she only handles crafts that she really likes.
He says, "I learn a lot from the makers," and his love for the makers and their crafts is evident. In the gallery, visitors can feel the comfort of the crafts and get hints on how to use them. The crafts on display change from time to time, so enjoy every encounter.

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Reservations are required by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event, and the lunch menu, which serves only about 10 meals, is also a point of pride. The menu changes daily and is all homemade. The simple and warm home-style cooking, which is additive-free, will warm your heart. It is a relaxing space for adults that is perfect for solo diners.

Craft Gallery Coffee Wave

• 3F, Labrick 90, 1-3-13 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo and walk about 4 minutes.
• 11:30-17:00
• Wednesday (irregular holidays)
• 076-232-1173
• None *Toll parking is available nearby (service ticket available for purchases over 1,000 yen)

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Chanoki Kanazawa

Health-friendly, additive-free handmade sweets

The café offers health-friendly, additive-free, handmade sweets centering on crepes. Once you try the crepes, you will become addicted to their chewy texture that is as chewy as they are thin. Try them with meringue pudding or bear cookie toppings.
The popular "A set" includes a crepe and a drink. The "Matcha Brownie" crepe, made with an abundance of Yame matcha green tea, is a must for matcha lovers. It is not too sweet, so you will not get tired of eating it until the end.

A sweet treat time in a store with eye-catching dried flowers

The drinks using Kaga black tea and Kaga stick tea are also noteworthy. The Kaga Bocha Fruit Tea, made with Kaga Bocha tea from Nodaya Tea House, is a drink that is unmistakably Ishikawa. The lemon tea base is refreshing and has a slight aroma of stick tea. The warm atmosphere of the restaurant, with its wooden tables and dried flowers, will make you feel like staying for a long time. The restaurant is designed in a cozy, natural space with the hope that customers will take a break from their busy daily lives and spend some time relaxing and enjoying nature.

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There are also tables equipped with electrical outlets where you can charge your cell phone or work on your computer. There are also stylish mirrors and chairs that make you want to take pictures!

Chanoki Kanazawa

• Miyashita Bldg. 1F, 101-1 Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk about 5 minutes.
• Monday-Saturday 12:00-18:00, Sunday and national holidays 11:00-18:00 *Subject to change
• Wednesday
• 076-255-6564
• No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

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Kotomi

Enjoy Kanazawa, where tradition and modernity intersect at a leisurely pace

This café is located right across the street from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. It is a perfect place to take a break from your trip. The large windows overlook the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa's "Color Activity House" artwork, making it a great place to relax while enjoying the view.

The popular cake set includes a choice of cake and drink. We recommend the "Seasonal Roll Cake" with its moist and fluffy texture, or the "Kanazawa Yuzu Fromage" with its cheese marriage. Aromatic Kaga-bocha tea is the perfect accompaniment to the cakes. The first floor is a sweets store where you can also purchase souvenirs.

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The open and relaxing space allows you to experience the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter.

Kotomi

• 1-2-27, Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hirosaka/21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art" and walk about 2 minutes.
• Store: Weekdays 12:00-17:30, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-17:30
  Cafe: Weekdays 12:00-17:30 (L.O. 17:00), Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays 11:00-17:30 (L.O. 17:00)
• 076-222-5103
• None

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one one otta

A coffee stand you will want to drop in on a whim. A coffee stand that accompanies you in your daily life

A coffee stand with a small signboard along the main street near the Saigawa River. Drip coffee made from roasted beans from the famous Sapporo store Saito Coffee is a cup of rich and mellow lingering flavor. The handmade baked goods are all mildly sweet and gentle in flavor, making them a perfect match for the coffee. Muffins and scones made with seasonal fruits are popular.
Alcoholic beverages are also available, and it is nice to be able to drink from midday. Heineken and Heartland beers are available, as well as cocktails such as "Baileys Latte" and "Orange Chocolata".

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It is a place where you can casually drop in and take a break with a cup of coffee, or take out and enjoy a walk along the Saigawa River.

one one otta

• 3-29-3 Ikeda-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
• 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
• Monday-Friday 8:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00
• Wednesday
• None

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National restaurant BAR & sweet shop Bago

A Japanese/Western bar and sweet shop where people who can drink and those who can't can toast together.

A bar where you can enjoy sweets and drinks is tucked away behind the main street of Kikura-machi. During the day, drink sets with sweet treats are available, and at night, you can enjoy drinks and sweet treats on a one-order basis.

The sake selection is centered on locally brewed sake from Ishikawa Prefecture, with no standard selection. Sake goes well with "Gokujo Honwarabi Mochi," a perfect body of warabimochi (strawbaked rice cake) imported from a famous Japanese confectionery store that has not changed its blending method for 30 years, and "Seared Dumpling Set. Don't miss the "Zinfandel" wine selected by the sommelier to go with the "Thick Chocolate Terrine. Soft drinks typical of Kanazawa, such as Maruhachi Tea's Kaga-bocha tea and 36 Coffee, which is popular at local coffee stands, are also available for those who cannot drink alcohol.

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The charm of the restaurant is that you can casually drop in, take off your shoes, and sit down on the tatami floor, so you can relax as if you were in your own home.

Ozashiki BAR & sweet shop Kagome

• 5-13 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
• Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
• Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo and walk about 4 minutes.
• 11:30-16:30 (L.O.16:00), 20:00-2:00 (Sunday only 19:00-0:00)
• Lunch: Tuesday-Thursday (irregular holidays) *Holidays may change during winter season; Dinner: Tuesday, irregular holidays
• 070-3275-2542
• None
• Night only charge 1,100 yen
  
  Night only charge 1,000 yen