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Best izakaya in Kanazawa

Katamachi and Korinbo are Kanazawa's nightlife and their izakaya pour Ishikawa sake with Sea of Japan sashimi and the city's unusual oden (crab shells, kanazawa vegetables). Several oden bars have been open for 90 years and are rated accordingly.

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Top-rated izakaya in Kanazawa on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring izakaya restaurants in Kanazawa right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. KoideIzakaya · Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 505m
    3.84154 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  2. Izakaya HachinanaJapanese Cuisine · Isobe Sta. 1098m
    3.7870 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  3. KabunaIzakaya · Nomachi Sta. 909m
    3.75337 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  4. Shusui DaigoIzakaya · Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 447m
    3.71573 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  5. Aburi Niku GaranIzakaya · Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 477m
    3.67231 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  6. Ajiraku YumemiIzakaya · Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 410m
    3.64811 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  7. TokkuriyaIzakaya · Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 485m
    3.64262 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  8. Sumi Sakana Sakana WanakaIzakaya · Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 499m
    3.64238 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  9. Sake to Shokuyujin MinatoIzakaya · Nomachi Sta. 1280m
    3.64110 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  10. Oden Izakaya MiyukiOden · Nomachi Sta. 918m
    3.63717 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  11. Itaru HontenIzakaya · Nomachi Sta. 1293m
    3.62756 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  12. Shubo ShojoIzakaya · Nomachi Sta. 1345m
    3.62215 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  13. Washokuba HasuyaRegional Cuisine · Nomachi Sta. 1107m
    3.62190 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  14. Izakaya KukaiIzakaya · Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 1249m
    3.6221 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  15. Taishu Kappou UoginIzakaya · Nomachi Sta. 927m
    3.60640 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 11, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best izakaya in Kanazawa

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated izakaya in Kanazawa clusters:

  • Katamachi the downtown with izakaya, oden bars and sushi counters
  • Korinbo
  • Kanazawa Station the modern hub with a strong food hall

What izakaya costs in Kanazawa

Lunch
Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500
Dinner
¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks

How to order izakaya, reservations and etiquette are on the Izakaya guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for izakaya in Kanazawa

Kanazawa sushi counters at 3.6+ would be 3.9 in Tokyo; book them. Omicho kaisendon stalls at 3.4+ are excellent. Kaga kaiseki houses sit around 3.6 to 3.9 and lunch is the way in.

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual.

Izakaya in Kanazawa: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Kanazawa?

Katamachi, Korinbo and Kanazawa Station are where Kanazawa's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. Katamachi and Korinbo are Kanazawa's nightlife and their izakaya pour Ishikawa sake with Sea of Japan sashimi and the city's unusual oden (crab shells, kanazawa vegetables). TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Kanazawa?

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500. Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for izakaya in Kanazawa?

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual. 3.4 is already a very good neighborhood izakaya; 3.6 and above means the food is restaurant quality. Kanazawa sushi counters at 3.6+ would be 3.9 in Tokyo; book them. Omicho kaisendon stalls at 3.4+ are excellent. Kaga kaiseki houses sit around 3.6 to 3.9 and lunch is the way in.

Which neighborhood in Kanazawa should I stay in for izakaya?

Katamachi. The downtown with izakaya, oden bars and sushi counters. Korinbo is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Kanazawa late at night?

Katamachi is Kanazawa's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which izakaya in Kanazawa accepts credit cards?

Many small izakaya shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every izakaya shop in Kanazawa, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Kanazawa's izakaya with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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