Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market Facility Guide: Toilets, Smoking Areas, and Luggage Storage - The Complete Edition

The Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market has supported Osaka's food culture for over 300 years. It's a vibrant place where not only chefs but also many ordinary customers and tourists visit, seeking fresh seafood, high-quality produce, and professional-grade ingredients.

However, precisely because it's such a huge market, first-time visitors often feel lost. "Where are the restrooms?" "Are there lockers to store luggage?" "Is it okay to go by car?" Searching for such practical information upon arrival can waste time, potentially cutting into valuable shopping time.

In particular, the Kizu Market primarily functions as a "wholesale market," unlike a commercial facility. Therefore, it may not have all the amenities found in a typical shopping mall. Knowing the facility information in advance is key to a comfortable market experience.

This article provides a complete guide to facility information such as restrooms, smoking areas, luggage storage (coin lockers), and parking. Please use this as preparation before your visit.

 

Restroom Locations and Facilities Information

When spending a long time in the market, knowing the restroom locations becomes important. At Kizu Market, restrooms are distributed across multiple locations within the large premises.

Main Restroom Locations

Men's and women's restrooms are installed in the following areas:

• Near "ODA" on Minami-Odori Street: This is the southern area where the commercial supermarket ODA is located.
• Near Chuo-Dori Street: Located in the center of the market, it's a convenient stop during shopping.
• Dining Area: Also available in the area with restaurants, convenient before or after meals.
• 2F Parking Area: Convenient for those arriving by car, upon arrival or before leaving.

Barrier-Free Access (Multi-Purpose Restrooms)

For the elderly, wheelchair users, and those with children, there are a total of 3 multi-purpose restrooms (barrier-free restrooms) within the market.

About Nursing Rooms

For visitors with small children, nursing rooms are available within the market (e.g., near the second floor of the Food Center ODA).

 

Smoking Area Locations and Latest Rules

For smokers, information on smoking areas is very important. Due to recent revisions to the Health Promotion Act and local ordinances, smoking rules have become stricter.

Regarding the Ban on Street Smoking from January 2025

In Osaka City, street smoking has been prohibited throughout the entire city of Osaka from January 27, 2025. This also applies to roads around the market, so please be sure to use designated smoking areas.

Designated Smoking Areas within the Market

The Kizu Market primarily has the following smoking areas:

• Osaka Kizu Local Wholesale Market Smoking Area (North): This is an indoor smoking area (approx. 6.2㎡).
• Osaka Kizu Local Wholesale Market Smoking Area (West): This is an outdoor smoking area.
• Others: There may also be smoking spaces in the eastern part.

Smoking is strictly prohibited outside of the designated smoking areas within the market.

 

【Important】About Coin Lockers and Luggage Storage

Many people may have carry-on luggage or large bags when visiting the market, but here is the most important point to note.

Please note: There are no coin lockers in the market.

The Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market has no coin lockers, luggage storage facilities, or any similar services.
The official website's FAQ also clearly states, "There are no coin lockers."

How to handle large luggage

The market's aisles are narrow, and trucks and transport vehicles pass through, making it dangerous to move with large luggage. We strongly recommend the following methods:

1. Use coin lockers at Daikokucho Station:
   The closest station to the market, Daikokucho Station, has coin lockers. Since it's a 3-minute walk, it's most efficient to store your luggage at the station before heading to the market.
2. Utilize delivery services (Yamato Transport):
   There is a Yamato Transport office just north of the market. You can send excess purchases or fresh seafood home via refrigerated delivery service.

 

Parking Information

A car is convenient if you plan to buy a large amount of food or are coming from afar.

Parking Overview

• Capacity: Approximately 230 vehicles (total capacity approx. 350 vehicles)
• Location: Second floor of the market building (multi-story parking garage), etc.
• Operating Hours: 24 hours
• Features: Indoor parking, so you can access it without getting wet even on rainy days.

Parking Fee Discount Service

When you shop at stores within the market, you may receive a parking fee discount service (e.g., 90 minutes free).

• How to use: Always bring your parking ticket to the store and present it at the time of payment.
  
  *Conditions may vary by store, so please confirm with each store.

 

Other Convenient Facilities and Practical Information

Obtaining a Market Map

The market is large and complex. Obtain a map near the entrance or download it from the official website and check it on your smartphone.

Garbage Manners

It is basic etiquette to take home any trash generated from eating and drinking in the market. Littering is strictly prohibited.

"Kizu Asaichi" Market Day

This event for general customers is held on the second and last Saturdays of every month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

 

Tips for Smart Market Utilization

Cash Preparation and Cashless Payment Options

Many stores primarily accept "cash only." Prepare plenty of 1,000-yen bills and small change.

Cashless OK! High-End Souvenirs "Wano Shoku" Available at the Market

"Wano Shoku," a premium canned food specialty store located within the market, accepts credit cards and various cashless payments. The high-end canned foods, supervised by a former Nadaman chef, can be carried at room temperature and are perfect as souvenirs.

 

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Prepare to Enjoy Osaka's Food Hub

Knowing the restroom locations, smoking rules, the absence of coin lockers, and parking discount services in advance will allow you to fully enjoy the market's charm without getting lost on the day of your visit.

Please enjoy shopping and dining at Kizu Market, the Kitchen of Naniwa, while observing good manners.