List of restaurants where Kanazawa oden is available, by area
- Oden in Kanazawa can be enjoyed at many izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) in the colder months, as well as at restaurants specialising in oden.
- Some places do not offer crab masks, so please check in advance before going out.
- The information below is subject to change due to circumstances at the restaurant. For the latest information, please check the websites and social networking sites of the shops.
【Higashi Chaya District Area】
Higashi Chaya District, one of Kanazawa's most popular sightseeing spots, is crowded with tourists during the day, but at night the quiet alleys lit by gas lamps are extremely photogenic. How about a warm bowl of oden after a bit of a night breeze?
◆AMIYA ～Kanazawa oden, Wajima puffer fish～
The owner, who is from Noto Peninsura, sources puffer fish from Wajima through his own routes, as well as a selection of Noto's local sake.11:00 - closes when sold out *Open days vary depending on the day, see Instagram @higashiyama_amiya.
A sake bar where you can enjoy delicious sake, oden and other a la carte dishes from noon. Lunch is also available. Tell them your sake preferences and they will prepare a sake to match. Mon 11:30-16:00, Wed-Sun 11:30-19:00 *Closed Tuesdays.
A restaurant in a converted townhouse on the opposite side of the road from Higashi Chaya District. Popular for its homely cooking using Kaga and other specialities. 11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00 *closed irregularly.
◆Cho-bei
Located near the intersection of Hashiba, just before crossing the Asanogawa Bridge. Crowded with regulars every night. 17:30-23:00 *Closed on Sundays and Mondays that are public holidays.
【Omicho Market Area】
Known as ‘Kanazawa's kitchen’, Omicho Market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood and local vegetables. The market is a favourite spot for tourists and locals alike, where you can enjoy a variety of gourmet delights such as Kanazawa Oden as well as Kaisendon and Kanazawa Curry.
Oden shop in Ippuku Yokocho, a food court-like area with hamayaki(grilled seafood/seashell) and sushi restaurants, 9:00-17:00 *Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (open on eve of national holidays and public holidays).
◆Amatsubo
A restaurant open in the evening in Omicho, where many shops close before 4:00 p.m. 11:30-14:00 (L.O.13:30), 17:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30), 17:00-21:30 *Sunday closed.
On the basement floor of the department store Mza, which stands in front of Omicho Market. Conveniently open in the evenings when Omicho Market has quieted down and is connected to Omicho Market underground. 11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00.
Located on the main street from the station towards Omicho Market, past the Higashi Honganji Kanazawa Betsuin Temple, it is popular for its atmospheric exterior and interior, which has been converted from an old private house. Seating is limited, so please call in advance. 18:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30) *closed irregularly.
【Kanazawa Station Area】
Excellent access! There are many places to eat Kanazawa oden in and around Kanazawa Station, the starting point of your trip to Kanazawa. Please take advantage of the time before and after boarding the Shinkansen or bus to enjoy the tastes of Kanazawa.
＜Inside the Station Building＞
Located in Hyakubangai Anto, popular with locals for its secret broth that has been preserved for more than 50 years and the same delicious taste since its establishment. 11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30).
In Hyakubangai Anto. Popular ‘salted oden’ with a particular focus on the broth.11:00～21:30(Sat・Sun・Holidays ～21:00）
First floor in Hyakuban Kitchen, Hyakuban Street Anto West. Casual izakaya bar with U-shaped counter. 11:00～22:00(L.O.21:00)
＜West Gate(Kanazawa Port Exit)＞
Oden izakaya has been in Kanazawa for almost half a century. Enjoy Kanazawa's local Kaga cuisine and delicious sake, based on the concept of ‘seasonal fresh vegetables, oden and delicious sake’. Only 10 seats at the counter. 11:00～22:00(L.O.21:30) ※closed on Wed.
◆Katsuichi
Popular not only for oden but also for a la carte dishes. Mon～Sat 17:00～24:00(L.O.22:30) ※closed on Sun&Holidays
＜East (Kenrokuen Exit）＞
Boasts a warm space and gentle flavours where business people gather after work. 11:30-14:00 (L.O.13:30) 16:00-22:00 (L.O.21:00) *Open irregularly *No lunch on Sat, Sun and public holidays.
This restaurant opened in July 2024 and offers oden and robatayaki. 16:00～23:00（L.O. 22:15)
◆Kanazawa oden & grilled chiken, GAPPA
2-minute walk from the station. The restaurant is located on the 6th floor of a building. Won first place in the national oden ranking organised by the gourmet media Hitosara. 17:00-25:00 *Closed on Sundays.
◆Notoushi, Kanazawa oden, KANAZAWA FOOD KENKYUSHO(Instagram)
Directly connected to the station via an underground passageway. Also serves Noto beef, which is hard to find outside of Ishikawa Prefecture. 17:00 (15:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) - 21:00.
- ◆Oden kaiseki KAGAMI
About 5 minutes' walk from the station. Oden kaiseki served in a modern space in a renovated 100-year-old townhouse. 11:30-14:00 (L.O.13:30), 17:30-22:00 (L.O.21:30) *closed on Sundays(or the following day if Sunday is a public holiday).
Located in the Betsuin shopping arcade, this restaurant serves oden and other Kaga Hyakumangoku delicacies such as nodoguro and local sake. 17:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30) Sat: 17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30) *Closed on Mon.
5-minute walk from the station. Seafood tavern with a giant water tank. 16:00-22:00 *closed irregularly.
◆Aji-no-iwashiya
Directly connected to the station via underground. Crowded with business people on their way home from work. As the name suggests, the restaurant offers a wide range of ‘sardine’ dishes as well as a la carte dishes. 11:00-13:30, 17:00-23:00 (no lunch on Sundays) *closed irregularly.
Located in the middle of Betsuin Street, with a diverse menu including oden, seafood delicacies, smoked fish, Sichuan-style mapo tofu and handmade soba noodles. 11:30～24:00（L.O.23:30) ※irregular holidays
Old-fashioned izakaya, 3 minutes' walk from the station. Fresh fish dishes and Kaga vegetables. Don't forget to order the popular beef tendon. 18:00～23:00 ※closed on Wed
3-minute walk from station. Can accommodate large groups in private rooms, tables and tatami rooms. 12：00〜14：00(L.O.13：30) 17：00〜23：00(L.O.22：00) Sun: 12：00〜15：00(L.O.14：00) 17：00〜22：00(L.O.21：00)
Fully equipped with private rooms. 16:00～24:00
【Kenrokuen Garden・Kodatsuno Area（between Kenrokuen Garden～Ishikawa Pref. Library)】
Located near Katsurazaka Exit, the main entrance to Kenrokuen Garden, with excellent access to Kanazawa Castle Park. Sophisticated spatial design by world-renowned architect Kengo KUMA. Lunch 11:00-15:00 *Closed on Wednesdays (and irregular holidays).
Established in 1874. Restaurant and souvenir shop located in front of the symbol of Kenrokuen Garden, the Kotji Lantern. 9:00-16:00 *Closed on Wednesdays.
Long-established oden shop established in 1935. The shop is located in a relatively tourist-free area, about 10 minutes' walk from the Kenrokuen Kodatsuno Exit. The brewery and shop of the famous Kanazawa sake brewery Fukumitsuya are located nearby, and Fukumitsuya sake can be enjoyed in the shop. Popular for its folksy atmosphere and gentle taste. 17:00-22:30 *Close on Mondays.
【Katamachi・Korinbo Area(downtown area)】
- Kanazawa's most prosperous shopping area, located in the heart of the city. The Korinbo area has a history of prosperity as a key transport hub since the Edo period and is now lined with commercial facilities such as Korinbo Yamato, and is busy day and night near the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Castle and the Nagamachi samurai residences. The Katamachi area is quiet during the day with few people walking around, but at night it is lively with many shops open until late. You can have a good meal at the first shop, or have a light snack of oden at the second shop.
＜Korinbo＞
◆Oden KIKUICHILong-established oden restaurant established in 1934. The originator of crab masks. Popular on weekends, with queues forming even before opening. 17:30-22:00 *Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
◆Oden YOSHIBOU(Instagram)
Oden, obanzai and sake shop in Korinbo. The restaurant offers many different ingredients and a la carte dishes, many of which go especially well with sake. The secret to its popularity is its gentle, chemical-seasoning-free taste. 17:30-21:30 *Closed on Sundays.
＜Kakinoki-batake Street＞
◆Oden TAKASAGO
Long-established oden restaurant established in 1936. Uses Kanto(Eastern Japan) style dashi broth, which is rare in Kanazawa. Also offers a wide range of unusual dishes such as Doteyaki(pork belly skewered) and Curry Oden. 16:00-21:00 (closes when all ingredients are gone) *Closed on Sundays and public holidays.Long-established oden restaurant established in 1964. 11:30-14:00 (L.O.13:30), 17:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30).
＜Kigura machi＞A popular izakaya among locals. Not only oden, but also other Kanazawa specialities can be enjoyed together.17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30)Friday, Saturday and days before holidays 17:00-23:30 (L.O.23:00)*Closed on Wednesdays.
Restaurant run by the Wajima-nuri Taya lacquerware shop. Enjoy the luxury of expensive Wajima-nuri tableware with delicious food. 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) *Closed on Tuesdays.
◆OOZEKI
Long-established restaurant established in 1957. A kappo restaurant that retains the atmosphere of the Showa period. Offers a wide selection of oden and other Kanazawa specialities. 16:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00) *Closed on Tuesdays (open on the eve of public holidays).◆GOROHACHI
A popular izakaya for locals and tourists alike. Fresh seafood direct from the fishing port and local dishes are recommended. 17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30).＜Katamachi＞
Long-established oden restaurant established in 1927. 12:00-22:00 on Sundays and public holidays, 12:00-21:00 (L.O. 30 min before closing) *Closed on Mondays and irregular holidays.
◆AKADAMA ,KINGEKI PASION
Located in a narrow alley across the street from the main restaurant(Akadama honten). Many varieties of a la carte dishes other than oden. 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Closed on Wednesdays.◆SAKANAYASAKE
Seats are all partitioned, and you can also enjoy creative fish-themed dishes. 17:00 - 24:00 (L.O. 23:00) *Closed on Sundays.The restaurant's motto is ‘Seafood from the Hokuriku region at reasonable prices’ and ‘Enjoy local seasonal ingredients and Kanazawa oden’. 17:30 - 24:00, Saturdays 16:00 - 26:00, Sundays and holidays 16:00 - 24:00 (L.O. 30 minutes before closing).
◆APPARE, Katamachi HontenOpened in September 2024. Popular for its famous sashimi boatloads and oden stewed for more than five hours in soup stock that is added every morning. 17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30), Sat, Sun & national holidays 16:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30).
Izakaya popular among locals for its fresh fish from the nearby sea, such as bluefin tuna, oysters and Koubako crab(female crab), and local dishes prepared with Kaga vegetables. 17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30) *Close on Mondays.
◆TOTOZAKURA
In a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy oden, nodoguro(blackthroat sea perch), sashimi, local sake and seasonal fish and vegetables from Kanazawa. 17:00-23:30 (L.O.23:00) *Closed on Mondays and irregular holidays.
Located in the Shintenchi(restraurants street) . 17:30-23:00 *Closed on Mondays.
◆CHIKUWA
Oden restaurant established in 2015. 17:30-until they run out *Open Sundays, Mondays and irregular holidays.Famous oden restaurant with queues on weekends; 16:00-22:00 (last visit 21:00, L.O. 21:30) *Closed on Sundays, public holidays and the second Monday of the month.
- ◆ANABA
- Fresh, safe seafood from the Sea of Japan direct from the harbour is also popular. 17:30-25:00 Sat & Sun 17:00-25:00 (L.O. 1 hour before closing).
＜Nagamachi Samurai District＞
Established in 1822 as the first Kutani ware merchant house, more than 200 years ago. The museum has a restaurant serving Kutani ware, as well as a shop and workshop. 10:00-18:00.
