A covered market of fresh seafood, fruit and grilled snacks.
Address: 2-4-1 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Kuromon Ichiba has been feeding Osaka for around 200 years. It began as a fish market near a temple with a black gate ("kuromon"), which gave it its name.
Today about 150 stalls sell fresh seafood, wagyu, Japanese fruit and pickles, and many grill food on the spot for visitors to eat.
All year; winter for crab and oysters.
Late morning; many stalls close by 5 pm.
Some shops close.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
After a black temple gate that once stood nearby.
Most stalls close by late afternoon.
Some stalls charge tourist prices.
