[2025 Osaka Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for Osaka Kizu Market (Updated Jun)

Can't keep it a secret anymore! The hidden gem of Osaka locals, Kizu Market, is a must-visit spot that you'll regret missing. Recommended by locals, Kizu Market truly lives up to its reputation as a hidden foodie paradise! Head there at 7 AM, and you'll hardly see any tourists—it's quiet and perfect for a leisurely stroll and bite. Be sure to check out the fish bowl stall at the entrance, which always has a long line. Pro tip: divide and conquer—have one person queue while the other explores and grabs other delicious treats to maximize efficiency! The market is divided into a supermarket area and a seafood section. Though it's not huge, it's incredibly fun to browse, and you can eat and shop to your heart's content in just an hour! Highly recommend the sashimi box in photo 4 for 2,000 yen—the crab meat is sweet and silky, and the scallops are so tender they melt in your mouth, far surpassing what you'd get at a regular restaurant! However, the strawberries were a miss—guess nothing beats our Dandong 99! If you want to experience authentic Osaka life, this is the place to be! Few crowds, affordable prices, and everything you buy is a hit. Just go for it!

Kikizu Wholesale Market, known as "Osaka's gourmet kitchen", has a history of more than 300 years. You must try the famous local seafood don shop. 📍Address: 2 Chome-2-8 Shikitsuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0012 Japan 🕰️Business hours: Although the closing time is said to be one o'clock in the afternoon, there are already people queuing up around five o'clock, so it is recommended to come early. We arrived around eight or nine o'clock, and some products were already sold out🥲 💞Reason for recommendation: Although you have to get up early and queue up to eat, it’s really worth it because their seafood is really fresh👍🏻 By the way, I was really hungry while queuing up. I found a shop selling eel rice next to me. I had an unexpected surprise. Their eel rice was very fragrant, had a charcoal grilled taste, and had a fishy taste. Worth recommending #ukijinmarket #seafooddon #yusheng #roast eel

#Osaka Attractions When I used to go to Osaka, I remember I must go to Kuromon Market, but now there are too many negative reviews, everyone has switched to Kizu Market🦪 Zhao family is not an early family, so the day 12nn to go, some shops are closed, but there are still many operating 🙏🏻 Zhao bb can not eat sashimi, Zhao c9 is not too good to grow things .. so obviously accompany Mr. Zhao to come 😏 In addition to a lot of fresh sashimi, there are also fruits, the shop can cut on the spot, very courteous 🥰 ✨ There are not many places in the market, basically ready to eat 🚄Access: Osaka Metro Midosuji Line / Shibashi Line "Okunicho Station" Exit 1 walk 3mins #parents and children #good places to take pictures #family travel #hea #leisure #discharge #parents #parentsblogger #travel #travel #parents #japan #japankyoto #japanossaka

I exchanged 50,000 yen in cash, spent 40,000 yen at Kizu Market, went to Kizu Market for two consecutive days, and included breakfast for three days. I arrived at 7am on the first day and 6:30am on the second day. There were not many people in the market but all the stalls were set up. I bought the following at stall No. 75: 1. Sea urchin: I bought three kinds in total, Fumi Maru, Marukyou, and Maruhachi. Wooden tongue can't taste the difference. 2. Sweet shrimp: very fresh and sweet. 3. Scallops: Very sticky and sweet. 4. Tuna belly: rich in fat, comes in a whole piece, and can be cut when you select it. I didn't see anyone naked on the first day. 5.Salmon: A small piece, nothing special. 6. Crab claws: Don’t buy them… they are too salty and watery. I bought the following at stall No. 47: 1. Eel: It was prepared on skewers, grilled and drizzled with sauce after ordering. It was crispy and sticky, but a little salty (I don’t like light flavors). 2. Red Tuna Belly Platter: The red tuna is delicious, the belly is very fat and even has a bit of a crispy texture. 3. Oysters: They were too big, so I didn’t finish them. The taste was ummm. I am a small oyster lover. I also went to the fruit stall deepest in the market and bought a fig. It was really a sugar bun (compared to what Sam’s had). It was so sweet... On the first day, I bought seaweed at the supermarket opposite the Kizu Market. On the second day, I learned to go to 711 in advance to prepare white rice balls. Ah... A seafood breakfast starts the day full of energy. #Kizu Market #Sea Urchin #Osaka

Smile Hotel I chose Smile Hotel for this trip to Osaka. It costs about 1,300 yen to go directly from the airport to Namba and then take a taxi. If you don’t have much luggage, you can take the subway from Namba to Nagahoribashi one stop and walk about 600 meters. The room was clean and bigger than expected. Address: 2-8-17 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. Kaiyukan I highly recommend Kaiyukan! Really happy! One voice introduction is enough for two people, I ordered two which was a bit of a waste. If you don't know the names and characteristics of the animals, you won't be able to understand Japanese. Address: 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka City. Kizu Market Kizu Market is closed on Wednesdays! Be careful not to miss the target. We were disappointed because the seafood restaurant was crowded and we couldn't even eat even after waiting in line. Address: 2-2-8 Shikizu-Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City. Kyoto It is very convenient to go from Osaka to Kyoto, about an hour by train. There are many shops renting kimonos on the street, and the price is two to three hundred yuan a day. We mainly went there for Kaiseki cuisine, so we didn't rent a kimono. Otherwise the photos should be very good. Shinsaibashi There are many places to eat in Shinsaibashi and the shopping malls are also fun to visit. On our first night in Osaka we spent some time walking around and eating in Shinsaibashi. You can check Tabelog for food reservations. Some restaurants allow direct reservations or will have a reservation website address. The kaiseki restaurant I went to was a bit disappointing. The service and fish were not very good. Everything else is good. Address: Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka. Hand-Pulled Noodle The two ramen restaurants in front of the hotel are both good and recommended. There is a ramen shop at the Shinsaibashi intersection. Don't eat there, it's terrible! Barbecue Eating yakiniku in Osaka is really delicious even with your eyes closed. A barbecue restaurant I stumbled upon randomly in Shinsaibashi is called Dahuan. The beef tongue has a milky flavor and is really delicious. Address: Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka. #Osaka #OsakaHotel #OsakaTravel

Before leaving for Osaka this time, I made a lot of recommendations for sushi and paella. Osaka Shinkizu Market was recommended as being super delicious and super cost-effective, and it was 130 blocks ahead of Kuromon Market, so I had high expectations. The most famous fish market restaurant is said to have a queue of 1-2 hours, so we set off before six in the morning. The early morning sunlight of Dotonbori shines on the deserted streets, forming a sharp contrast with the usual bustling scene. I thought that since there was no one in Dotonbori, there shouldn’t be anyone lining up when we go to Kizu to eat paella, right? It’s one subway stop away and takes fifteen minutes to arrive. The big sign of Mujin Market is particularly eye-catching, but what is even more eye-catching than the sign is the fish market restaurant with people queuing up in front of the door. Dotonbori hasn't even opened yet, but the fish market restaurant is already packed with people! After entering the queue, the waiter gave us the menu in advance and we ordered a signature seafood dish and a three-color rice with tuna, sea urchin and salmon roe. The queue progress is much slower than expected! I went for a walk around Kizu first. The lively atmosphere of the seafood market was indeed exciting. Raw fish were sold everywhere. The prices of some of them were indeed much lower than outside, but there were also expensive ones, such as tuna toro and Hokkaido sea urchin. After all, you get what you pay for. The sashimi at 1,000 yen per portion should be the most cost-effective. We went back to the queue and waited for another hour (more than an hour and a half in total), and finally it was our turn to go in. The store is very small and can only accommodate about 10 people. The notice inside the store also encourages everyone to post pictures of their meals, tweets and Instagram. Given the capacity and long queues, it is definitely hunger marketing. Whether something is good or not is the key. Since we ordered in advance, the two paellas arrived quickly. The overflowing golden sea urchin, the pink tuna fat, and the crystal clear salmon roe really make people look very appetizing. Even just taking pictures is enough to stimulate the taste buds. How does it taste? We couldn't wait to take a bite of the sea urchin. It was slightly sweet and not fishy at all (to be honest, it was okay, but it was still far from the tora-jo we had in Tsukiji before. The sea urchin tasted good, but it was definitely not extremely delicious and worthy of praise). I thought sea urchin was an appetizer to whet my taste buds, but it turned out to be the ceiling! ! The remaining salmon roe was really ordinary, fresh and salty but not outstanding. The most disappointing thing was the signature tuna which was fatty and looked good but not tasty. It had no freshness at all when I put it in my mouth, let alone the aftertaste. It didn't feel like I was eating fish, but like eating unsalted pork fat, with a dense texture but without any seafood taste. I was shocked and regretful when I ate it! Considering the time spent in queuing and the energy cost of getting up early, it’s really a huge loss! It can be said that these were the worst meals on this trip! A total IQ tax! I would rather pay a higher price to eat delicious food. #Osaka #OsakaTravel #OsakaFood

I forgot which great man said that the best way to travel is to live like a local. So the day before my trip (I didn't have time to make a travel plan at all), I decided to go on an Osaka city walk, wherever I went. 🍣Osaka food recommendations🥣 Picture 2 shows a small cart parked on the roadside with Taiyaki baked in the trunk. In the well-organized Japanese catering culture, this form of sales is quite special. I didn’t have high expectations for the food sold by roving vendors, I thought! No! arrive! It was quite delicious. A piece of red bean taiyaki was more like a treasure than the Dorayaki at Nara Kintetsu Station (I bought two flavors, both were very good 👍). 🍖 Recommended BBQ places near Shinsaibashi I checked in at the Glico Running Man in Shinsaibashi in the evening, and was really overwhelmed by the crowd. I originally planned to go to Kuromon Market for dinner, but the Googlemap rating was not very high. So after wandering around, I found this affordable and delicious Japanese BBQ restaurant. I recommend the grilled wagyu beef here. The price can be seen in the pictures (the only drawback is that the waiter doesn't speak English well, but of course it's no problem to use translation software). 🍮Convenience store food recommendations This milk pudding is so delicious! So delicious! ! Very delicious! ! No disadvantages! ! tasty! ! No disadvantages! ! ! 🍱Seafood rice at Kizu Market This is a seafood donburi specialty store. We took a taxi there at 5am in the morning. Although it opened at 6am, there was already a long queue. This was our second visit to Mujin Market, and the first time we went there it was closed, so I suggest you check the opening hours before you go (advice: don’t sleep in, the earlier the better). 📸Osaka check-in spots Dotonbori Glico is very popular and crowded, but it is still recommended to go for a walk. It is a very memorable check-in spot in Osaka with a history of more than 100 years. The little lions at Namba Yasaka Shrine are of a rather novel shape, and the Hello Kitty amulets are quite cute. You can bring them as souvenirs to your friends, and take a 5-minute walk around. On a rainy Orange Street, there are many trendy brand stores and vintage stores. The sales staff are also very trendy and will proactively recommend some matching suggestions. I'm not really interested in Universal Studios and I avoided many tourist check-in spots. I feel two days is more than enough for a relaxing weekend in Osaka. The trip to Kobe that was cancelled due to weather can be left for next time! I like the cleanliness and orderliness here, and I can feel the politeness and sense of propriety between people. I would love to live in the countryside of Japan if I have the chance. That's about it ✈️ #Osaka #OsakaHotel #OsakaTravel

I went to Osaka Kizu Market this morning, wow, it was amazing! As soon as you enter, you will be dazzled by the variety of seafood. There were long lines outside several stores, so you know the food must be delicious. The highlight is the sea urchins, they are all freshly opened on site and taste sweet! The sashimi and tuna are also very fresh. I bought a lot of things and found a take-out restaurant outside, which was so thoughtful. I ordered a bowl of soba noodles and some seafood sashimi. It tasted great! I sincerely recommend everyone to come and try it! 💖#OsakaLife #KizuMarket #Seafood #SeaUrn #FoodStrategy #GlobalFoodTeam #Sashimi #BluefinTuna

In Kizu Market, there is a seafood bowl specialty store that opens at 6 a.m. It is small but very popular! When we arrived at 6:30, there were already many people queuing. Took about an hour and a half to get our food, but it was definitely worth it! You need to order while you are in line, so you can enjoy your food quickly after entering. The ingredients are fresh, the price is affordable, and it’s really delicious! But if you don’t like queuing, you might want to consider this because the waiting time is usually more than an hour and a half. 📍Kizu Uoichi Seafood Donburi Specialty Store Kizu Fish Market Shokudo #Osaka #Seafood Donburi #Osaka Food

When you come to Osaka, you must go to the Kizu Shell Market! The seafood here is fresh and delicious, but remember to bring cash because it is the only cash accepted. This is a very popular rice bowl online. When I arrived at 7:15 in the morning, there was already a long queue. It was scary 😟. Pros: 1. It's very interesting to experience the local fish market (I basically bought at stall 47) 2. The seafood is super fresh. Midpoint: If you don’t really like sashimi and just want to try it, please control your desire to buy it. My husband and I are now worried about the remaining sea urchin and tuna. Recommendation: Yuzong Aquatic Products, because the guy who collects money is so handsome, and his eyes are especially beautiful hahahahaha (sea urchin is 3500 yen, which is okay! You can taste it yourself, I think it is good, sweet and oily. My husband thinks it is fishy). We also bought 711 rice balls and self-heating rice and went back to the B&B to make our own seafood rice bowls. We were a little tired of eating them. #sea urchin #sashimi #price #food guide #self-service #osaka #osakakizu market #tuna

🐟Kitsu Market is a more authentic market (like Hong Kong d street market), less than the black door market d snack shop, but there are many fresh and affordable seafood, fruit and dry goods, and a very large business supermarket can walk, 💰 price is of course cheaper than the general supermarket, portions are generally more. There are many people on the Internet recommend seafood bowl specialty store, there is a super full seafood bowl, 💰2000yen or so, but I saw some people started queuing in the morning, around 10 o'clock almost nothing🥲 If like me you don’t want to get up early🤪, you can actually eat at other stores or buy in the market and go to the standing area to eat. I went to the seafood bowl next to the seafood bowl specialty store. I waited in line for 10-15 minutes to be seated. The cod and seaweed were the best, very fresh and sweet🤤 🍴まるよし 📍2−8 Shikizu-dong 2-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 🕰️Opening Hours: 05:00-13:00 (Closed on Sundays) #まるよし #木津sushi #木津sushiまるよし #maruyoshi #ossaka #osakatravel #osakasakako #ossakafood #seafooddon #donburi #sashimi #sushi #suna #seaweed #salmon #japan #japantravel #japanesefood #food #foodporn #yummy #foodphotography #foodlover #foodblogger #Osaka Attractions

"Kizu Shelling Market" opens at five in the morning. We set off from Osaka Nankai Electric Railway Namba Station at 6:30 and walked to the Kizu Market in about 10 minutes. We arrived at less than 7:00. There were already many people queuing up at the door to eat seafood donburi. I originally wanted to try it, but there were too many people and there was no queue. Kizu Market is a relatively traditional seafood market. In addition to seafood, vegetables, and fruits, there are also Japanese dry goods such as kombu and bonito flakes. Most of the shops in the market are mainly wholesale. There are currently a few shops selling fresh fish that offer fresh-cut services and provide chopsticks, soy sauce, etc. for customers to enjoy. There is a standing eating area and a small number of seating areas outside the market. There is a commercial supermarket in the market. Every item is super large and the price is relatively cheap. #osakaattractions

#Osaka Attractions Osaka Kizu Market is a traditional live fish market located in downtown Osaka. You will have a unique experience of sight, sound and smell here: Walking through the gate of the fish market, the first thing that catches your eye is rows of cement stalls filled with fresh catches. Fish of various sizes, shellfish, and even lobsters are neatly displayed there, looking fresh, plump and of excellent texture. The market is filled with fresh air from the sea and a strong fishy smell, which makes people's appetites grow. The market was bustling with activity and noisy, with fishmongers shouting out their wares from time to time to attract passers-by to patronize the market. Some people would even shout loudly and slap the fish in their hands to show that they are fresh. The noisy shouting and clapping sounds came one after another and intertwined into one, like a lively symphony. Spend a while here and appreciate this unique fish market hawking culture. The smell of fresh fish and the noisy sounds of hawkers will make you feel the enthusiasm and vitality of this ancient market. Being in it, you seem to have returned to the simple and honest times of the past. In this unique traditional fish market in Japan, you will undoubtedly have an unprecedented visual, auditory and olfactory experience. This unique multi-sensory experience is sure to leave a lasting impression and provide a glimpse into the unique culture of a traditional Japanese fish market.

Many people go to Kuromon Market when they go to Osaka, but now there are more and more tourists in Kuromon Market, and it has become a tourist attraction in Osaka. Although there are rich food, the commercial atmosphere is stronger and the prices are higher. The Kizu Market has a history of over 300 years and is the first choice for locals and merchants to buy fish products. The main business here is wholesale, so the prices are relatively affordable. The goods here are also very down-to-earth, with many daily ingredients and daily necessities. A morning market is held on the second and last Saturday of every month, with auction experiences and food raffles and other activities. So after visiting Kuromon Market, it is recommended to visit Kizu Market to experience a more authentic and traditional market atmosphere. Be sure to come to Mujin Market early, because many ingredients will be sold out if you go late. The most popular store in Kizu Market is the seafood bowl specialty store. The store opens at 6 o'clock, but the queue starts at 5:30. But it doesn’t matter if you missed this popular store, you can also buy very fresh seafood sashimi in the market, a box is only 1,000 yen. In addition to eating fish sashimi when you come to the fish market, you must try the sea urchin, scallops and oysters here. It is much cheaper than the Kuromon Market, and it is much fresher and super sweet. The market closes at around 11 o'clock, so if you can get up early, be sure to come to Muzu Market for a stroll and a meal!

#JapanKorea urban attractions #Japan #Osaka Mutsu is growing in popularity in the market Because fruit is cheap and delicious 👍 Eat while walking so you can try various sashimi, snacks, drinks Early in the morning 08:00 We have arrived, already many people 💪 We also come to line up for breakfast's seafood bowl, now we have to go to line at 06:00 in the morning😱 Osaka Kizu Unloading Market Address: 2-2-8 Shikizu-dong, Naniwa-ku, Osaka Business Hours: 5:00-12:00 (Closed on Wednesdays) Access: 5-minute walk from Okunicho Station on the Subway Midosuji Line/Shikibashi Line Note: The morning market is held on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month

This market has fresh sashimi, dried fruits and vegetables, appetizers, fruits, steak sell, is a street market, tourists than earlier years, consumer service attitude is good, can communicate in simple English, today tookaway seaweed and tuna back to the hotel to share with family, extremely high quality, than department stores supermarket quality too much, we must come to help.

There are several sashimi and eel donburi restaurants outside the Kizu Market. I recommend this public canteen. This small shop has few employees and seems to be a family business. In addition to sashimi donburi, there are other snacks that can be eaten in the morning to start the day full of energy. Address: 2-2-8, Shikizu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 556-0012

The Kizu Market, which has a history of over 300 years, is a traditional wholesale market where many high-end sushi restaurants and Kuromon Market come to purchase goods. In addition to selling fish wholesale, there are also several must-visit delicious restaurants nearby. For example, at Maruyoshi next to the market entrance, you must order the special seafood bowl. A full bowl of rice has about 15 kinds of seafood, and the ingredients are not duplicated. The miso soup that comes with the set meal also has fish as a topping. It is super satisfying to eat the whole portion! However, the early bird catches the worm. Basically, the market and nearby restaurants close very early, so it is best to go there early for breakfast or lunch. Take the subway "Daikokucho" station and walk for 3 minutes to the Kizu Market. It is very convenient and you may want to add it to your itinerary. #JapaneseFood #OverseasTravel #Japan #JapanTravel #Japan Attractions

With more and more tourists in Vietnam 🥲🥲 The black door market, known as the kitchen of Osaka, is also more commercial!! ️ Lots of less authentic taste that we want to feel 🥲 More stores that exist for doing business So not few people who have been to the Kuromon market will shift their goals to the Muzu market again 😌😌 Because the market still retains the authentic feeling ❤️ Even the residents of Japan🇯🇵 will be here to source ingredients and fruits 🍉😌 There are probably about 200 shops in Muzu Market😬 Although most of them are wholesale!! ️ All shops are very welcome to the general public to buy 👍🏻👍🏻 And their ingredients and fruits 🍉 are all fresh every day from Japan🇯🇵 directly from all over the country🤩 The price is very affordable If you want to buy fruit before going back to Hong Kong🇭🇰, then this place must be right 💕💕 One of the most people buy is the ヤマタ Kobayashi Shop😬 It is mainly seasonal fruits 👍🏻👍🏻 So in winter you want to get the strawberry 🍓 Sunny King honeydew and peach and so on can be found If you buy in the original box, the store will help you pack very convenient to board! ️ In addition to ingredients and fruits🍉, there are many small deli shops here If you walk until you are hungry, you can have a snack 😗 here Very authentic style!! ️ Many are made with fresh seafood If you want to go to Osaka, you might as well plan it #japanattractions #familygoodplaces #foodie #residentwriter #overseastravel #japan #japantravel #japangoodplaces

#日本景点 #大坂 Kizu Market is a traditional market. In addition to fresh seafood, a variety of fruits, vegetables, meat and dry goods are also famous, and the prices are not too expensive. There are many seafood restaurants in the market, and of course, how can we miss the link of selling and eating immediately? #大坂攻略Kizu Market There are generally fewer tourists because the main reason is that the market is mainly wholesale, so if you want to save money and buy genuine goods, you might as well go shopping. #Osaka Food Seafood Sashimi 😋Kizu Unloading

Osaka Kizu Market After Kuromon Market, Osaka Kizu Market can be considered a mini version. It mainly sells seafood, and about 20% of the market is fresh fruit. However, you need to go there before 9 am. There is a sashimi restaurant worth recommending.

If you’re a seafood lover, Kizu Market (木津市場) in Osaka is a dream come true. We arrived early and dove straight into the freshest uni, scallops, otoro, and sushi platters you can imagine—some trays even under ¥1,100! The quality? Absolutely restaurant-grade, but at market prices. We brought trays of fresh uni, scallops, premium sushi, and a luxurious otoro-ikura don—basically turned our dining table into an omakase counter. 🍣✨ 💡 Tip: Go early for the best selection. 📍Closest station: Daikokucho (大国町駅), just a short walk away #KizuMarket #SeafoodLover #OsakaEats #JapanFoodTrip #UniLove #SushiMarketHunt #OsakaFishMarket

🎏 Early bird must come! Kizu Market Osaka | Secret but delicious, fresh from the morning! If you are a Japanese food lover, fresh food lover, or just want to experience the local lifestyle of Osakans, “Kizu Market” is a hidden gem that you should not miss! 📍Located near Daikokucho Station, just a 3-minute walk, but the atmosphere is like entering another world. ⸻ 🌅 Why go to Kizu Market? • 🐟 Fresh food at the level of a sushi master From large tuna, fresh oysters that look like they were just caught, to freshly cut wagyu beef—whoever cooks for themselves will love this place. • 🍣 Fresh sushi restaurant! There is a small sushi restaurant inside the market that gives a local feel and premium taste at an affordable price. • ⏰ Opens very early (04:00–10:00) Suitable for early risers Or those staying near Namba / Nippombashi can stop by before continuing their trip (after 10 am, restaurants outside are still open) • 💬 Not many tourists, mostly Japanese Get the feel of a real traditional fish market, no chaos of big tourist markets like Kuromon 🧡 Who is this place suitable for? • Foodies, photographers, those who want to experience a local fish market • Those who have been to Kuromon and feel that "it's a bit of a tour" • Those who want to experience a Japanese fish market in a "unpretentious" version ⸻ 📸 Finally, Tips! • You can take pictures, but you should ask for permission first (some shops don't allow taking pictures of raw food) • There are hand washing stations and clean bathrooms at the back of the market • If you're lucky! You might even get to see fresh tuna being cut ⸻ 📝 Conclusion: Kizu Market is a medium-sized, warm fish market with good products, good prices, and a great atmosphere! If you have time in Osaka in the morning, stop by and you'll understand that "a fish market doesn't have to be fancy But you have to be sincere” 👉 Follow our other #tripmoments on our profile page. There are many more great places waiting for you to follow! #TripMoment #OsakaEats #KizuMarket #LocalExperience #JapaneseFishMarket #HiddenGemJapan #japan #TravelJapan #osaka #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck

📍Osaka Kizu Market This was undoubtedly the toughest day of our trip, and surprisingly, it wasn’t because we were heading to Universal Studios... but rather to Kizu Market for a bowl of seafood donburi. This spot had been on my bucket list for a while, but after hearing that it opens at 6:00 AM and immediately gets crowded, with shops closing as soon as they sell out, I had resigned myself to the idea that I might never get the chance to visit. I didn’t want to force it. So, we had a 5:00 AM morning call, took an Uber, and by 5:45 AM, we were already in line—awake in body but not in spirit 😂. The moment the donburi was served, we instantly snapped back to reality. The seafood was absolutely mind-blowing! Without having prepped ourselves by looking at others’ photos, we were completely surprised and couldn’t wait to dig in. Let me tell you, if you’re in Japan, you absolutely have to try this. The wait is totally worth it—the seafood is fresh and delicious, no exaggeration. The uni and salmon roe were incredibly generous, and eating them was so satisfying. These two are my favorites, and this time, I really indulged myself. It’s moments like these that make all the hard work worthwhile. The salmon, uni, and scallop donburi we ordered was also amazing. The salmon belly was beautifully marbled, smooth, and flavorful without any fishy taste. The sashimi-grade scallops were equally delightful. The seared scallop donburi was impressively large and thick, paired with salmon roe—it was all gone in no time. Interestingly, the rice used here isn’t vinegared rice; instead, it’s cooked to a perfect chewy texture, which is a huge plus. I think the absence of vinegared rice actually highlights the fresh sweetness of the seafood, making it even more delicious. After eating, we wandered around to satisfy our curiosity. Thankfully, being full also satisfied our desires; otherwise, we might have ended up buying a ton to take back to the hotel. The prices at the market are truly tempting... Kizu Market is a local morning market with a history of around 300 years. Despite its age, the facilities are well-maintained, and the market is clean and organized. It mainly sells fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, and dried goods. The market typically opens at 6:00 AM and closes around 11:00 AM. It’s closed on Wednesdays and Sundays, and also on national holidays. A special reminder: this market only accepts cash. After eating, we declared ourselves bankrupt 😂 (mainly because we didn’t bring much cash to begin with).

Don't miss this hidden gem of culinary delights during your Osaka trip! Kizu Market is an underrated haven for foodies, and once you visit, you'll regret not discovering it sooner! Step into the market at 7 AM, when the hustle and bustle of tourists is absent, leaving only the lively chatter of wholesalers and homemakers. The market is laid out in an "L" shape: the left side features a supermarket with neatly arranged packaged fruits, pickles, and snacks, while the right side is a seafood haven. Ice chests are stacked with glistening fresh catches, and vendors skillfully handle the fish. The wet floors and salty air create an authentic and vibrant atmosphere. The highlight is the fish rice bowl stall at the entrance, where long queues form. It's best to divide and conquer with your companions—one person waits for freshly made sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowls, while the other explores nearby shops for sushi and takoyaki to snack on. Watching the chef skillfully prepare live octopus from the tank is truly mesmerizing. Though the market isn't large, it packs a punch with its concentrated offerings. From fresh seafood to unique street food, you can leisurely stroll and savor everything in just an hour. For an authentic taste of Osaka's morning market culture, Kizu Market is the top choice! Next time I'm in Osaka, I'll definitely return to Kizu Market!

It takes less than ten minutes to walk from the Osaka Hotel to the Kizu Market. We arrived at 8:00 in the morning. The sashimi is very fresh, cut and eaten on the spot, and the mouth is full of fish oil and sweetness. There is also a specialty store that cuts and grills eels on the spot, which is very delicious! There are also fresh vegetables, fruits and dried goods in the market, which you can also visit. The only drawback is that you have to eat standing up, but it doesn’t matter, you have to experience it when traveling! 📍Address: Kizu Market

Today, I will take everyone to eat fresh, juicy seafood donburi at the old fish market. 📍Osaka Kizu Market It's not difficult to get there. Take the subway and it's not far from the station. I recommend coming early in the morning when there aren't many people (we went on a weekday). The restaurant we went to is called 📍Uoichi Shokudo, right in front of the market. When we got there, there was a queue of 3-4 people. There will be staff to take orders. We waited for about 1 hour 😂 (There are about 3-4 tables inside). Personally, I think it's pretty good. I like the freshness. I really like the shrimp. They are sweet and juicy. The wasabi is really good. I recommend coming early in the morning. The shop opens from 6:00 to 9:00 AM (If they sell out, they close 😅). But if you don't want to wait in line, walk around the market. There are so many fresh seafoods. Tell the shop what you want to eat and they will make it for you (There is a dining area behind the market). I tried the salmon. It was so fresh hehe 🧡🧡 Let's go for a walk and eat together. ☺️😋 #TravelJapan #osaka #osakajapan #osakafood

There are several restaurants selling seafood rice bowls outside the market. In fact, they all taste very good. You don’t have to choose the one with the longest queue. You can also buy it directly in the market, which is also a very cost-effective choice. There is a big supermarket next to it. The fruits there are also very cheap. There are also many souvenirs. The four prawns and sashimi are fresh and delicious. The portion is really worth it. 💰 Average consumption per person: ¥1000~2000

If you want to experience the atmosphere of a real Japanese market that is not just a tourist attraction but also a shopping place for locals, I recommend you to visit Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market. This shop is near Daikokucho Station (about a 3-minute walk). It is one of the largest wholesale markets in Japan. Here, there are a lot of fresh products to choose from, including fresh seafood such as oysters, sea crabs, and squid, as well as seasonal vegetables and fruits. The prices are much cheaper than in general supermarkets. If you come in the morning (recommended 8:30–10:30), you will see the lively market atmosphere. Shops open from 6 am and close around 11 am. There are also fresh food restaurants to choose from, such as kaisendon (raw fish rice bowl) and other seafood restaurants that use ingredients directly from the market. If you come to Osaka and want to experience local life and taste delicious fresh food, I recommend you to stop by here. I guarantee you will not be disappointed! #Get a discount without relying on luck