Centered around Osu Kannon, Osu is a hub of culture in Nagoya where the old and the new mix. With shrines and temples, long-established shops, stylish cafes and select shops, subculture shops, idol shops, fried chicken and tapioca pearls (boba) shops, it is a town where people of all ages come and go.

This time, we will introduce Osu where cultures are mixed. Let's learn about the history of Osu, the latest culture, and recommended shops.

Let's go!

Landmark of Osu "Osu Kannon"

First of all, you can't miss "Osu Kannon" in Osu. Actually, the official name is "Kitanosan Shinpukuji Hoshoin", but it has been called "Osu Kannon" since ancient times. Along with Asakusa Kannon and Tsu Kannon, it is one of Japan's three major Kannon temples.

Osu Kannon also houses Japan's oldest manuscript of the Kojiki, which is a national treasure, Masakadoki, which is designated as an important national cultural property, and the Osu Bunko, one of the Three Scripture Collections.

Osu Kannon has a long history, and it is said that it began in 1324 when Emperor Godaigo founded Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Osu-go, Owari-Nagaokasho (now Osu, Kuwabara-cho, Toba City, Gifu Prefecture).

After that, after Ieyasu Tokugawa established the shogunate, along with the construction of Nagoya Castle, "Kiyosugoe" was carried out, moving the entire town from Kiyosu to the current Nagoya. At that time, Osu Kannon was also moved to this area, and along with the birth of Nagoya, "Osu" also developed.

It is said that the main benefits are warding off evil, family safety, physical health, and prosperous business. When visiting Osu, be sure to visit and take a walk.

On the 28th of every month, an antique market and a fair are held!

At Osu Kannon, an antique market is held on the 18th and 28th of every month. On the 28th, festivals and events will be held at Banshoji, such as a rice cake pounding service (starting at 6:00 pm) on the 28th, "Myouon-san Ennichi" at Daiko-in Temple, and the "Akamon 28 Festival" at Akamon-dori Street.

[28th of every month] From Antique Markets to Food Stalls, Go to Osu Ennichi!

The Higashibetsuin Morning Market, which is held on the 28th of every month, is known as a standard event in Nagoya. Did you know that even in Osu, on the 28th of every month, the Akamon Myooden Hall holds the "Myouon-san Fair" and Osu Kannon holds the "Antique Market"? This time, we will fully introduce the charm of "Osu Ennichi"...

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[Osu Kannon]
http://www.osu-kannon.jp/

"Osu Shopping Arcade" with more than 1,200 stores

Osu is surrounded by four streets, Wakamiya-odori, Fushimi-dori, Osu-dori, and Minami-Otsu-dori, and is sandwiched between two stations Osu Kannon Station and Kamimaezu Station.

Starting from Osu Kannon dori, which continues from Osu Kannon mae, it is formed by nine shopping streets, including Osu-hon-dori, Niomon-dori, Monzenmachi-dori, Akamon-dori, Manshoji-dori, and Higashi Niomon-dori. There are about 1,200 shops and facilities in the entire Osu Shopping Arcade area.

There are so much to see!

Let's enjoy Osu gourmet!

Established in 1923, the long-established Western-style restaurant "Miyukitei"

Osu is a treasure trove of gourmet food, from long-established Japanese and Western restaurants to international cuisine and food while walking around.

Among them, the author recommends Miyukitei, a long-established Western-style restaurant founded in 1923. This is a restaurant where you can taste nostalgic western dishes using demi-glace sauce that is simmered for a month.

Popular menu items include hayashi rice, omelet rice, and miso cutlet. Thick beef tongue stewed in a special demi-glace sauce is surprisingly soft and exquisite.

[Miyukitei]
Address: 3-39-45 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0011
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00 Weekends and holidays 11:00-14:30, 17:30-19:30 (LO)
Closed: Wednesday and Tuesday nights, third Tuesday
http://nagoya.xtone.jp/archives/miyukitei.html

Konparu, a long-established coffee shop representing Nagoya

If you go to Osu, you should definitely go to "Konparu Osu Main Store". Founded in 1947, just after the war. Since then, it is a well-known store that has supported the coffee shop culture of Nagoya. There are 8 stores in the city, but the interior of the store, where time seems to have stopped since the Showa period, has a comfortable atmosphere where flowers bloom while chatting.

The specialty is sandwiches with a lineup of more than 25 types. Starting with fried shrimp sandwiches, you can enjoy a variety of delicious sandwiches.

To-go is also possible.

[Konparu Osu Main Store]
Address: 3-20-19 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0011
Business hours: 8:00 to 21:00 (LO 20:45)
No regular holiday
http://www.konparu.co.jp/

A Vietnamese restaurant in Osu, “PHỞ NGON”, highly recommended by Vietnamese people

PHỞ NGON is located in Osu Shopping Arcade "Higashi Nio-dori". It is about a 5-minute walk from Kamimaezu Station. The store is crowded with Vietnamese customers as the Vietnamese praise it highly. If you want authentic Vietnamese food, this is definitely the place!

[PHỞ NGON Vietnamese cuisine Fogon Osu store]
Address: Rokumon.BLD, 3-33-25 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0011
Business hours: 10:30-20:30
Regular holiday: Monday
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"Ceylon Cafe & Bar" where you can enjoy Sri Lankan home cooking

Another characteristic of Osu is that there are many international restaurants. This is Sri Lankan restaurant "Ceylon Cafe & Bar". The owner's desire is to have customers experience warm home-cooked meals made by mothers in Sri Lanka.

"Sri Lankan Lamprais" 1,300 yen

The famous "lamprais" allows you to enjoy a variety of flavors on one plate. It's wrapped in a banana leaf, and when you open it, you'll find 9 different side dishes on top of the rice. It is said that the Sri Lankan style is to mix well before eating.
Please enjoy our special Sri Lankan cuisine.

"Ceylon Cafe & Bar" where you can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine using Sri Lankan spices

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[Ceylon Cafe & Bar]
Address: 2-1-41 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Business hours: 11:30-23:00 (LO 22:30)
Regular holiday: Irregular holidays
https://www.instagram.com/ceylon_cb/

Japan's first tapioca & fruit tea specialty store
"Yicha MOGE TEE"

Osu is a hotspot for tapioca. After all, you can't remove it! New stores are opening every month.

Among them, we recommend "MOGE TEE”, a tapioca and fruit tea shop that originated in Guangzhou, China. It is a topical shop that won the first place at the Osu Tapioca Summit by winning out a number of tapioca shops!

MOGE TEE started in 2016 as a fruit tea specialty store from a small tea stand in Guangzhou, China. Currently, there are more than 300 stores in mainland China, North America, Australia, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and drinks made with carefully selected ingredients are captivating people all over the world.

The first store in Japan opened here in Osu in July 2019. It is the hottest tapioca store that has been lined up since its opening. All of the drinks made with carefully selected ingredients are delicious, so be sure to take a stroll around Osu while enjoying a drink!

[Closed] With a wish in tea. Tea stand from China "MOGE TEE"

“MOGE TEE” is a tapioca and fruit tea shop that originated in Guangzhou, China. Since its birth in Guangzhou, China in 2016, it has grown to have more than 300 stores around the world, including the United States, Malaysia, and Singapore. It has gained hot support as a popular tea stand. Such a popular Te...

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[MOGE TEE]
Address: 2-26-11 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
Regular holiday: Irregular holidays
https://www.instagram.com/mogeteejapan/

Coffee Stand "Osu KANNON COFFEE"

KANNON COFFEE is a popular coffee stand in Osu, Nagoya. With the motto of "a coffee stand in town," this is a shop where you can enjoy delicious coffee and sweets. Currently, we have 4 stores in Nagoya, Kanagawa, and Tokyo.

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KANNON COFFEE, a popular coffee stand in Osu, Nagoya, has moved to Niomon-dori shopping street. Kannon Coffee, which was born in Osu in 2014, is a shop where you can enjoy delicious coffee and sweets with the motto of "a coffee stand in the city". Currently in Nagoya...

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[KANNON COFFEE]
Address : 2-17-25 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya City
Phone number: 052-201-2588
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Unscheduled holidays
https://www.instagram.com/kannoncoffee/

Lanzhou ramen restaurant in Osu, acclaimed by Chinese people, “Niu Bai Wei”

Chinese restaurant "Niu Bai Wei" where you can enjoy Chinese national dish "Lanzhou Ramen". Lanzhou ramen originated in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province in western China, and is one of the most standard ramen in China.

The special feature of this dish is the chewy noodle soup made from beef and beef bones, not pork. The light flavor of the soup has won the hearts of Japanese as well as Chinese people.

At Niu Bai Wei, you can enjoy a variety of Chinese dishes, including Lanzhou ramen, from lunch to dinner. All of them are exquisite, so be sure to visit them!

[Osu, Nagoya] An Authentic Lanzhou Ramen Restaurant in Osu  “Niu Bai Wei”

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[Niu Bai Wei]
Address: 3-36-24 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0011
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-15:00 17:00-23:00 (LO 22:30) Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-23:00 (LO 22:30)
Regular holiday: Irregular holidays
https://tabelog.com/aichi/A2301/A230105/23072492/

Taiwan cafe on the street corner of Osu
"Hyakkachasou"

"I want to deliver really good and delicious things found in Taiwan!" This is a shop that was opened from the thought of.

Inside the store, you can enjoy popular local foods such as Taiwan's national sweets "Touhua", handmade "Tapioca", and breakfast classics "Shentoujang" and "Boiled dumplings". 

[Relocation] I want to deliver the really delicious things I met in Taiwan. Taiwan cafe sticking to handmade "Hyakka Chaso"

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[Hyakka Chaso]
Address: 3-8-20 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya Koei Building 1F
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00 (ends when sold out)
Regular holiday: Irregular holidays
https://hyakkachaso.com/

Traditional Mitarashi Dumplings are Exquisite "Shin-suzume Honten"

Shin-suzume Honten is a dango (dumpling) shop that has been loved by the shopping street for over 50 years. At peak times, 1,500 dumplings are sold a day, and it's not uncommon for people to line up outside on weekends.

The sweet and spicy authentic mitarashi dango baked at the store is very popular not only with locals but also with tourists.

[Shin-suzume Honten]
Address: 2-30-12 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0011
Business hours: 13:00-19:00
Regular holiday: Irregular holidays

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