Explore the Osu Shopping District in Nagoya. A lively and eclectic area known for its mix of traditional culture, pop culture, and street food. It has a long history dating back over 400 years and is home to Osu Kannon Temple, one of Nagoya’s most famous temples.
Walking through Osu, you’ll find a mix of old and new—traditional Japanese shops selling antiques, second-hand kimono, and Buddhist items, alongside modern stores with anime merchandise, vintage clothing, and electronics. The area is a hub for otaku culture, with multiple stores dedicated to manga, anime, and gaming.
Food is another major draw in Osu, with a street food scene offering everything from deep-fried skewers (Kushikatsu) to local specialties like Nagoya-style Tebasaki (chicken wings) and Doteni (miso-stewed beef tendon).
Unlike the more commercial Sakae district, Osu has a more relaxed, bohemian vibe, attracting a diverse crowd, from tourists and foodies to young creatives and cosplayers. It’s also known for its festivals, such as the Oiran Doshu parade or the Osu Daido-chonin Festival, featuring performances, cosplay parades, and street entertainment.
Come and join this unique food tour!
14,000 yen/person
4 ~ 12 years old: 7,000 yen/person
0 ~ 3 years old: free
Private Experience
Osu Kannon Station (Google Maps)
Fureai Plaza (Google Maps)
Start time 11:00 and 13:00 (2 hours)
English
Our team of guides has expanded from our co-founders, Lena and Elly, to include passionate Japanese and international guides living in and around Nagoya. Each of our guides loves sharing the unique aspects of Nagoya and its surroundings with travelers from all over the world.
They can’t wait to meet you!
Our guide Patricia was well versed in the history of the area we visited / an interesting mix of shops ( 2nd hand upmarket ) shrine temples and a burial site !! The food stops were delicious and possibly things that we may never have ordered … most enjoyable but fairly busy on a Saturday.
An incredibly successful, tasty and interestingly designed tour. It was just fun with Desiree and we can only recommend everyone to do a tour like this. (Translated from the original German)
Very well curated tour highlighting a truly unique area of Nagoya and Japan. The guide was
excellent – giving us great insights into Nagoya and Japanese culture. All done in a very
personable, engaging way. Thank you Patricia-san!
We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable – we learned a lot about the
area and Nagoya’s history while eating some amazing foods! Highly recommend!
A very nice tour of Nagoya’s street food with a German tour guide. Since she has lived in Japan for several years, there is not only very tasty and varied food but also interesting information about Japan.
The tour lasts 2 hours and can easily be integrated into a round trip as a component.
There were 13 of us and everyone enjoyed the street food.
Gladly again
(Review translated from original German)
