Kuromon Market Food Walking Tour in Osaka (6 stops, 6 tastes)
Description
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. TEnjoy Osaka’s famous food culture on this walking tour. Start with Takoyaki, the city’s iconic street food—crispy on the outside with tender octopus inside. Then explore Kuromon Market, a historic food market with over 100 years of history and more than 130 shops, followed by a visit to the lively Dotonbori area to try even more local favorites. The tour also includes Doguyasuji Street, known as “the Kitchen of the Nation,” where you’ll find unique Japanese kitchenware and tableware. This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
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Meet In front of the SMBC ATM at Nippon-bashi 1chome near Kintetsu Nippon-bashi Station (Exit 10 from Kintetsu Nippon-bashi station)
Eat around as walking through Kuromon market Kuromon Market is a shopping street located in Minami, the center of Osaka City. The market got its name from the black mountain gate of Enmyoji Temple, which was located nearby. The specialty is conger eel in summer and puffer fish in winter, and about 10% of the fresh fish stores have puffer fish specialty signs. There are about 150 stores under the 580-meter-long arcade, and the street is always bustling with people. From fresh fish stores to puffer fish and soft-shelled turtle specialty stores, restaurants, and shops selling vegetables, fruit, meat, pickles, dried goods, Japanese sweets, and Western sweets, the street is packed with a variety of shops, and wherever you look, it is full of the lively energy of a market. The fresh fish stores sell skewered seafood, the fruit stores sell fresh juice, and the tea stores sell matcha soft serve ice cream.
Pass by Nanba Grand Kagetsu Namba Grand Kagetsu is a comedy and comedy theater operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo, located in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
Pass by Namba area in Osaka Namba is a high-energy entertainment district with a buzzing commute from the interchange station. The Namba Parks complex features boutiques, restaurants serving Southeast Asian cuisine and a roof garden within the mall, while pop culture "otaku" shop for video games and comic books at Den-Den Town. The backstreets of Hozenji are lined with lively izakayas, and the National Bunraku Theatre offers traditional puppet theatre.
Pass by Dotombori area in Osaka Dotonbori, with its rows of giant three-dimensional billboards such as the Shochikuza Theater, Kani Douraku, and the Glico sign, is a representative entertainment district in Osaka's Minami area. The name Dotonbori comes from Yasui Doton, who donated his personal fortune to dig the river in 1612. After that, it flourished as an entertainment district for theater and kabuki, and the number of teahouses and other establishments increased, becoming the basis for the current food and live entertainment district.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(631)
This was so much fun. Our guide got to know us then took us on the perfect tour. We had a mix of things with which we were familiar (like sushi rolls) and brand new things (like takoyaki). Our guide was chatty and engaged my teenagers in lots of conversation. I would take this tour again and recommend it to anyone wanting a food adventure in Osaka!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fun time and that your guide created a tour that was a great fit for your family. It's wonderful that you enjoyed both familiar favorites and new local specialties. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another food adventure in Japan!
Mari was so knowledgeable about all the good spots! I enjoyed this tour! I would highly recommend to someone looking to dip their toes in the water for Japanese food.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Mari helped you discover some great food spots. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour!
This was a great way to experience different foods in Osaka. We were so happy with our tour guide, Niko. She really made the tour very enjoyable for us and she was a very kind and lovely host. She also made the tour very fun, we had a laugh, she also made sure we got to try very unique foods. She was very knowledgeable, it was a great way to spend a couple of hours, highly recommend this 😊
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time exploring Osaka with Niko. It's wonderful to know that her kindness, knowledge, and fun personality made the tour so enjoyable. We're glad you were able to discover unique local foods and create great memories together. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Niko. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour!
We all had a great day. Choices of food samplings were varied and suited our group. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered lots of questions we had not only about the food but other things in Japan. Highly recommended.
Wow. Food was amazing, vibes were excellent and knowledgeable tour guide!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you loved the food, enjoyed the atmosphere, and found your guide knowledgeable. It means a lot to us that you had such a great experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable tour!
We got a lovely introduction in the Osaka food culture and tried some dishes we would not have found otherwise. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. After the food market she also showed parts of the surrounding area, so we got a few pointers for further exploration of Osaka.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Osaka's food culture and had the opportunity to try dishes you might not have found on your own. We're especially happy to know that your guide made the experience enjoyable and informative, and that the additional recommendations helped you continue exploring Osaka after the tour. Thank you for choosing to join us. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Japan!
Great guide Wonderful tour A lot of Japanese food
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the variety of Japanese food, and your guide. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure in the future!
Great tour guide, super friendly and fun, but I don’t think the food we tried and the portion sizes were worth the price paid.
A great taste of Osaka. Lots to try!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Osaka and trying a variety of local flavors. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Japan!
We really enjoyed this food tour! It took us to places we never would have stopped at on our own, and every stop was delicious. It was a great way to experience the local food scene and discover hidden gems. Highly recommend!
