You can find almost anything in this market, and there are tons of snacks. I especially picked out seafood to try—so satisfying!
Kuromon Market | Review by Chun-Hao Wang
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Daimyojaya
Daimyojaya, founded in 1962, is a long-established kappo located about a 5-minute walk from Kanazawa Station. You can enjoy reasonably priced Kaga kaiseki (traditional multi-course cuisine) using seafood from the Sea of Japan and Kaga vegetables. It is highly trusted by local luxury ryokan, and it is frequently featured on gourmet TV shows. It is known as one of Kanazawa’s leading Kaga cuisine restaurants.
The ingredients feel fresh, and the flavors are on the steady, classic side.
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Tower of Osaka Castle
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who unified the country during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568-1600), began construction of the tower of Osaka Castle in 1583 and completed it in 1585. The castle was later destroyed during the Osaka Natsu no Jin（summer campaign of Osaka） in 1615, but was rebuilt by the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1626. However, the castle keep was destroyed by lightning in 1665. In 1931, the castle tower of the Toyotomi period was reconstructed with donations from Osaka citizens.
I'm really curious how they managed to transport such huge stones with the engineering techniques of that time.
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Shinsaibashi
Along with Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi is one of the main entertainment districts in Osaka's Minami area. It encompasses three areas: Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Nishi-Shinsaibashi, and Higashi-Shinsaibashi. The main gateways are Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Lines and Yotsubashi Station on the Yotsubashi Line. Namba is also within walking distance, making the area a convenient base for sightseeing in Osaka, with plenty of accommodations available.
There are so many things to buy—department stores, restaurants, drugstores, and more. Tax refunds for foreigners are super convenient too.
