The city's most atmospheric covered food market, running under a long glass-roofed arcade one street east of the main Namba shopping area. The 170-plus stalls sell fresh fish, shellfish, meat, pickles, fruit, and prepared foods, and the best way to use it is as an eating experience rather than a shopping trip — most vendors sell small portions to eat standing at the stall.
The market is busiest in the early morning when chefs from Osaka's restaurants come to buy; by mid-morning it has shifted to a retail crowd and the prepared-food stalls have their full selection out. Particularly good for grilled crab, sea urchin rice bowls, and wagyu skewers. Some vendors have expanded their stalls with stools and counters to accommodate the growing tourist trade, though the core of the market retains its working character.