The History of Kuromon Market

Kuromon Ichiba Fish Market is located in the center of Osaka, Minami.
The name Kuromon came from the blackened (Kuro) gate (Mon) of the nearby Enmyoji Temple. This temple was destroyed in the great fire of 1912.
The most famous fish at Kuromon Market are the conger pike in summer and Fugu in winter. At least 10% of the seafood shop in Kuromon specialize in Fugu and Hamo.
A lively and roofed market which stretches about 580m, there are about 150 shops and is always bustling with people.
This market has everything you want. From fresh seafood, blow fish and soft shelled turtle specialty shops, to restaurants, fruit and vegetables shops, butchers, pickled goods, dried food, Japanese sweets and Western cakes. Kuromon Market is full of great energy, with local tantalizing sights and aromas – you will never be bored strolling down this street.
Kuromon Ichiba is a perfect place to enjoy Tabe Aruki, a culture of Osaka where we eat as we stroll. Experience Osaka’s Kuidaore, meaning eat till you faint food menus available here.
Enjoy seafood skewers at the fish shop, or have some fresh fruit juice from fruit shop, or try delicious matcha soft ice-cream at the tea shop.
You wont be able to resist the mouth watering aroma from the local shops, stalls and eateries.
You’ll fall in love with the charm and fun of Kuromon Ichiba. Prepare to eat until you’ve had enough when you visit Kuromon Market.