Kuromon Market Exploration: Experience Authentic Cuisine and Culture in Osaka's Retro Marketplace

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Kuromon Market in Osaka. Indulge in authentic cuisine and experience the rich culture of this retro marketplace. Join our food tour and savor 10-13 delicious dishes in 1.5 hours. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nippombashi Station - Indulge on 6~8 selected dishes and 3~4 samplings of Osaka food specialties!
    This is an eating and walking tour where our goal is to have you try a variety of fantastic local food in an authentic Japanese market.
    Dive into Kuromon Ichiba (Market) for a sensory experience of sights, scents, and tastes that come together…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Unique traditional chopsticks
  • Lunch
Meal Options
  • Eel
  • Roasted dried Okura
  • Fresh Sushi/Sashimi
  • Japanese Tea
  • Okonomiyaki (famous Osakan meal)
  • Giant Scallop
  • Lotus Root Tempura
  • Sakura Mochi
  • Sweet Potato cooked over the coals
  • Puffer Fish (upon request)
Additional Information

If you’re a food enthusiast, this tour is perfect for you, offering 10-13 different food items within a 2-hour experience. Kuromon Market, a hub of food and culture for over 200 years, stands out with its retro style that takes you back in time. Unlike other covered shopping arcades, Kuromon features friendly vendors who are true masters of their craft….

Location
Nippombashi Station
The EXACT location is: Nipponbashi station, exit 6, top of the stairs (street level). This is a good link: https://goo.gl/maps/ewn4X54SoJzTrNwQ6
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cameron_n
Oct 3, 2024
Best market tour ever! - The description undersells just how good this tour is. Anna is full of energy, humour and knowledge about food. She knows the market and sellers like close family. There were so many amazing things to try. You won’t leave this tour hungry. Best market tour Ive ever done.
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Kahanu_h
Sep 30, 2024
Great guide - Fun tour, great guide. Very knowledgeable about Japanese customs, culture and language from a visitors point of view. Took us to spots we would have never found or tried on our own.
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643sydneyw
Aug 27, 2024
Calling all foodies - This was a tour no foodie should miss while they are in Osaka. Our guide, Anna, was wonderful - she happily answered everyone's questions or sourced the answers she did not know off the top of her head from the vendors themselves. She was upbeat and kind, and took special care to pick out staple foods for us to try that we might not try on our own (which is the best part of food tours!). We learned a bit about the history of the food we tried, how to identify proper Kobe beef vendors, and different cuts for tuna nigiri. She even took us to a stall that supplies the seafood for Michelin star restaurants! Overall, an awesome experience to have while visiting "Japan's Kitchen."
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Kevin_m
Aug 2, 2024
Hikaru was an amazing guide for a great tour! - Fantastic tour! Hikaru was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and patient. He even added on a couple of additional food samples based on our interests. The market was amazing but having a guide like Hikaru to help you know what is authentic versus touristy was all the difference. Highly recommend!!
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Hayleym115
Aug 2, 2024
Great afternoon - would definitely recommend - Great food tour! Really lovely variety of different seafood in the market and the perfect amount of food. Our guide Hikaru was so friendly and answered any questions we had. He was very adaptable and made sure any requests were met. Would definitely recommend!
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Nomad10595468133
Aug 2, 2024
Not to miss in Osaka! - Really interestig tour around the Kurumon market. Hikaru clearly knew his stuff and had a real passion for Japanese food and culture. The food was all delicious!
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Karendq7965bi
Jul 27, 2024
Foodies' delight - Bring your foodie sense of adventure. Mike gave us a fantastic tour of Kuromon. Lots of tips and insights into the market, Japanese food and Osaka/Japan in general. The tour provides the opportunity to taste a variety of foods - all were delicious. Great value for money. Loved the opportunity to try foods that I probably wouldn't have ordered. Would absolutely recommend if you want an introduction to traditional Osaka & Japanese food.
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Peterdp3454tg
Jul 27, 2024
Wonderful Kuromon Market experience - Mike conducted us on a very enjoyable afternoon tour of the Kuromon Market. His commentary and insights were interesting and informative. We really appreciated the opportunities provided for tasting much of the wonderful cuisine available at various market stalls. Thanks Mike for the great experience and we would highly recommend this tour to others.
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Adam
Jul 12, 2024
Fun fresh foods - The tour company somehow attracted a brilliant group of folks. The same had happened on a previous, night backstreet tour, which I would also recommend. The tour guide Adam was great fun and well spoken in English and Japanese. He gets you trying foods that you otherwise might not! It’s not too long distance wise and flat n easy on the feet. You can fit this tour in, with other things on a busy day in Osaka The food was fresh and fabulous. Just as we had hoped. I would really recommend this tour over others and congratulate management for an excellent product.
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Ksimpson223
Jul 12, 2024
Book This Tour - My family and I had a wonderful time on the Kuromon Market tour with Anna. The food was fabulous and the seafood was so fresh! We were very impressed with the high quality of food we sampled and we were very full by the end. Even our picky teenage son enjoyed the food. Anna had a great personality which took the tour up another notch! She was a wealth of knowledge and provided many insights we were unaware of before the tour. Overall, the experience was excellent and we 100% recommend this tour.
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From $54
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).