Experience the best of Osaka’s street food on a Kuromon Market food walking tour. Taste the famous Takoyaki and explore the vibrant Dotonbori area. Discover unique Japanese kitchenware souvenirs on Doguyasuji street.
Experience the best of Osaka’s street food on a Kuromon Market food walking tour. Taste the famous Takoyaki and explore the vibrant Dotonbori area. Discover unique Japanese kitchenware souvenirs on Doguyasuji street.
- Picasso Japan Building - Gather in front of the SMBC ATM at Nippon-bashi 1chome, close to Kintetsu Nippon-bashi Station (Exit 10 from Kintetsu Nippon-bashi station).
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Kuromon Market - Enjoy a culinary stroll through Kuromon Market.
Kuromon Market is a vibrant shopping street situated in Minami, the heart of Osaka City.
The market derives its…
- Picasso Japan Building - Gather in front of the SMBC ATM at Nippon-bashi 1chome, close to Kintetsu Nippon-bashi Station (Exit 10 from Kintetsu Nippon-bashi station).
- Kuromon Market - Enjoy a culinary stroll through Kuromon Market.
Kuromon Market is a vibrant shopping street situated in Minami, the heart of Osaka City.
The market derives its name from the black mountain gate of the nearby Enmyoji Temple. It is renowned for conger eel in the summer and puffer fish in the winter, with approximately 10% of the fresh fish shops displaying puffer fish specialty signs. The 580-meter-long arcade houses around 150 stores, consistently bustling with activity.
From fresh fish shops to puffer fish and soft-shelled turtle specialty stores, restaurants, and vendors offering vegetables, fruit, meat, pickles, dried goods, Japanese sweets, and Western sweets, the street is teeming with diverse shops, exuding the vibrant energy of a market. Fresh fish stores offer skewered seafood, fruit shops provide fresh juice, and tea shops serve matcha soft serve ice cream.
- Nanba Grand Kagetsu - Stroll past Nanba Grand Kagetsu
Namba Grand Kagetsu is a comedy and entertainment theater managed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, located in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
- Namba - Walk through the Namba area in Osaka
Namba is a lively entertainment district with a bustling commute from the interchange station. The Namba Parks complex includes boutiques, Southeast Asian cuisine restaurants, and a roof garden within the mall, while pop culture enthusiasts shop for video games and comic books at Den-Den Town. The backstreets of Hozenji are filled with vibrant izakayas, and the National Bunraku Theatre showcases traditional puppet theatre.
- Dotonbori - Explore the Dotonbori area in Osaka
Dotonbori, famous for its large three-dimensional billboards like the Shochikuza Theater, Kani Douraku, and the Glico sign, is a prominent entertainment district in Osaka’s Minami area. The name Dotonbori originates from Yasui Doton, who invested his personal wealth to dig the river in 1612. Subsequently, it thrived as an entertainment hub for theater and kabuki, with an increase in teahouses and other establishments, forming the foundation for today’s food and live entertainment district.

- Tour photos
- 2 hours with a certified guide by MagicalTrip
- 5-6 food samplings
- Tour photos
- 2 hours with a certified guide by MagicalTrip
- 5-6 food samplings
-Sample Osaka’s signature street food, Takoyaki-
This bite-sized sphere, crafted from wheat-flour batter and harboring a chunk of octopus within, is a trademark delicacy hailing from Osaka. We encourage you to savor the finest rendition of this snack on offer.
-Indulge in a diversity of adored local cuisines-
This tour emerges as an optimal choice for…
-Sample Osaka’s signature street food, Takoyaki-
This bite-sized sphere, crafted from wheat-flour batter and harboring a chunk of octopus within, is a trademark delicacy hailing from Osaka. We encourage you to savor the finest rendition of this snack on offer.
-Indulge in a diversity of adored local cuisines-
This tour emerges as an optimal choice for those itching to sample a range of unique Japanese dishes all under the same roof! The time-honored Kuromon Market, with over a century-long history and exceeding 130 outlets, is where we start our culinary journey. We’ll then venture to Dotonbori, a vibrant locale teeming with native gastronomy.
-Unearth one-of-a-kind Japanese kitchen and dining souvenirs-
Our journey takes us along Doguyasuji street, supplying not only individuals but professionals as well with an astonishing array of kitchen appliances, dinnerware, and culinary equipment. This street aids in maintaining Japan’s standing as ‘the Kitchen of the Nation’.
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- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- All ages are welcome on this tour.
- Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.
- You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests.
- We are able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests on this tour. However, please be aware that most Japanese restaurants are not fully prepared for these dietary requirements, and the available options may be limited.
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodate all dietary restrictions, or provide substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens not operated by us.
- Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.