Food & Drink

You’re sure to find wonderful local food in any area you visit

West Japan offers a plethora of delicious local delights unique to each area. From Osaka’s takoyaki and okonomiyaki to Kobe’s wonderful wagyu beef and the fresh seafood of the Hokuriku area, every area boasts dishes you will want to try at least once when you visit. Take the opportunity to try traditional cuisine and creative dishes that make the most of local ingredients. Enjoy a gourmet journey that will delight both the stomach and the soul—exploring the food culture of each area is certain to be a memorable experience.

Ishikawa, Omicho Market

Tottori, Pears (Mika-en)

Hyogo, Kobe beef

Recommended spots

  • Osaka

    Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

    Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

    Closest station

    Yamazaki Station

  • Hyogo

    Akashi Uonotana Shopping Street

    Akashi Uonotana Shopping Street

    Closest station

    Akashi Station

  • Hyogo

    Nankinmachi

    Nankinmachi

    Closest station

    Motomachi Station

    Sannomiya Station

  • Hyogo

    Kobe beef

    Kobe beef

  • Shiga

    Ōmi beef (Ōmi gyū)

    Ōmi beef (Ōmi gyū)

  • Shiga

    Omi Local Sake

    Omi Local Sake

  • Wakayama

    Yuasa Soy Sauce

    Yuasa Soy Sauce

    Closest station

    Yuasa Station

  • Ishikawa

    Omicho Market

    Omicho Market

    Closest station

    Kanazawa Station

  • Fukui

    Nihonkai Sakana Machi (Sea of Japan Fish Market)

    Nihonkai Sakana Machi (Sea of Japan Fish Market)

    Closest station

    Tsuruga Station

  • Tottori

    Okashinokotobukijo

    Okashinokotobukijo

    Closest station

    Hōki-Daisen Station

  • Tottori

    Pears (Mika-en)

    Pears (Mika-en)

    Closest station

    Tottori Station

  • Shimane

    Shimane Winery

    Shimane Winery

    Closest station

    Izumoshi Station

  • Hiroshima

    Saijosakagura-dori

    Saijosakagura-dori

    Closest station

    Saijō Station

  • Fukuoka

    Food stalls

    Food stalls

    Closest station

    Hakata Station

Explore West Japan by destinations

With numerous stations in every area, we can guide you to every corner of West Japan. Find regional highlights and decide on a destination for your next train trip!