Osaka Kuromon Market Shopping Guide: Eat, Drink, Play and Have Fun All in One! 🦀🍣

The popular Kuromon Market, known as the "Kitchen of Osaka", is located in the city center. It is full of fresh seafood, wagyu beef, cosmetics and snacks. It is definitely a must-visit for independent travelers! The following guide will help you figure out how to shop, eat and buy, and have fun in Kuromon Market easily! 🚶♂️ Kuromon Market has been bustling since 1822. The arched street, about 580 meters long, is packed with more than 150 shops! 🛍️ Originally a market selling fresh fish, it is now very diverse, with everything: sashimi, grilled seafood, pufferfish, wagyu beef, ramen, takoyaki, and even cosmetics and fruit supermarkets! 🍉 Whether you are a foodie who loves seafood or a shopaholic who wants to shop for cosmetics, you can get a lot of things here! 😍 Although the price is slightly higher than the local market, it is definitely a great starting point for you to experience Osaka's food and culture for your first visit to Osaka! Recommended itinerary 🗺️ Kuromon Market is best visited in the morning, because many stores open at 8 o'clock, and the crowds are not that exaggerated! 👌 The following is a super chill half-day tour itinerary: 08:00 - Arrive at the market and have breakfast first! 🥢 • Takahashi Food Soy Milk: This 80-year-old store has super thick soy milk, 250 yen a bottle, pure natural sugar-free, and full of energy after drinking! There are also tofu donuts next to it that you can try! • Kuromon Sanpei: Want to be more luxurious? Come here for a sashimi breakfast! Fresh salmon, scallops, grilled king crab legs, eat them on the spot, super satisfying! 🦪 09:30 - Eat while strolling in the food street 😍 • Maguroya Kurogin: A must-visit for tuna lovers! The signature "black tuna belly meat" melts in your mouth, with a sweet and greasy taste, absolutely sinful! 🍣 Address: 2-11-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, open until 16:00. • Uofu: Cream-baked scallops and freshly cut sea urchins are super recommended! Scallops are chewy and juicy, and they are so fragrant when spread with butter and soy sauce! 🦞 • Takoyaki Doraku: A must-eat takoyaki in Osaka! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the taste is very different from that in Taiwan. Eat a box while walking! 🐙 11:00 - Shopping for drugstores and snacks 🛍️ • Os Drug: Known as the cheapest drugstore in Kuromon! Although the store is a bit messy, it has a full range of goods. Taiwanese people love to buy medicines and cosmetics here. ⚠️ Remember to bring cash, you can't pay by credit card here and there is no tax refund! • Kuromon Nakagawa Super: Want to buy fruits or snacks? This supermarket is super large, with fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, and various Japanese snacks, suitable for buying souvenirs! 🍓 12:30 - Lunch + end of the trip 🍜 • Tenchiren: Want to change your taste after eating seafood? This place's pork bowl and ramen set are only 1,000 yen, which is a great value for money! • After eating, you can walk to Dotonbori for 15 minutes, continue to visit Shinsaibashi or take pictures of the big crab sign, a perfect day trip! 🦀 Transportation 🚇 • Subway: Take the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line or Sennichimae Line to "Nipponbashi Station", exit 10 and walk for 3 minutes🚉 • Walking: It takes about 13-15 minutes to walk from Namba Station or Dotonbori, and you can also visit Sennichimae Shopping Street along the way! 🚶♀️ • From Kansai Airport: Take the JR Haruka Express to Tennoji Station, transfer to the subway to Nipponbashi Station, about 50 minutes. Or take the Nankai Railway to Namba Station and walk there✈️ 💡 Tips: Buy an Osaka subway one-day ticket (about 800 yen), you can ride anywhere in the city, super cost-effective! Tips 💡 1 Go early, it's easier to visit with fewer people: the market opens at 8 o'clock, it is recommended to arrive before 9 o'clock to avoid the peak of tourists at noon! 🌅 2 Bring cash: small stores like Os Drug only accept cash, remember to prepare some Japanese yen! 💴 3 Don't compare prices randomly: Kuromon Market has transparent prices, stores have clear price tags, and quality is guaranteed, so you can buy with confidence! 😉 4 Pay attention to business hours: most food stalls close at 4-5 pm, drug stores may be open until 7 o'clock, and only supermarkets are open at night. 🌙 5 Check coupons: drug stores like Daikoku Drug Store sometimes have discount coupons, and you can save 5-10% by showing your phone before checkout! 📱 6 Beware of tourist traps: Although Kuromon Market is very friendly to foreigners, some stores have high prices. Please refer to netizens' reviews before making a purchase! ⚠️ 7 English communication is OK: Many store clerks can speak simple English, and some drugstores also provide Chinese services. Don't be afraid to ask! 🗣️ • #黑门市场 • #大坂美食 • #大坂自由行 • #日本海鲜 • #大坂购物 • #大坂购物攻略