Korea Town(Miyukimori Shopping Street): Japan’s largest Korean food market

Many people hear “Korea Town” and think, “why Korea if this is Japan?” But in fact, there are many Korean people living permanently in Japan.
And there is a Korea Town called “Miyukimori Shopping Street” in Ikuno-ku, Osaka with over 130 shops, including grocers, restaurants, stores selling cosmetics, more.

This shopping street has become a popular spot bustling with domestic and foreign tourists.

From the closest station

The closest station to this shopping street is Tsuruhashi Station, and this street is in an area 15 minutes away on foot. When going here, please make sure to look at a map in order to not get lost.

Here is the sign marking the entrance to the shopping street.

On your right after you enter is Miyukimori Tenjingu. This is a nice place to stop by when you have time.

There are lots of Korean groceries and cosmetics for sale!

As you walk, there are many shops lined up on both sides of the street.
There are many shops geared toward tourists that cook Korean food on the spot, so go ahead and try them as you walk.

And as you walk down the shopping street…

For some reason, there is a life-size Terminator figure on display in Korean Town!
And if you look closer, you will notice he is carrying kimchi in his hands haha

It is possible to buy many things beside food, including cosmetics and other various things.

Korean Town is a fun place just to check out what all is for sale.
I hope you have a chance to visit, too.