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Make my “oshi-katsu”(stanning) trip come true in Nagoya!

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Make my “oshi-katsu”(stanning) trip come true in Nagoya!

— To the heart-fluttering city where you’ll discover what you love —
Nagoya, a mecca of subculture where you can fully enjoy pop culture, the latest trends, and “oshi-katsu(stanning)”to your heart’s content.
Packed with popular spots loved by travelers from Taiwan and Hong Kong as well as Japanese women, this compact city lets you make the most of your time, even on a short visit. Along with street food, shopping, and café hopping, we’ll introduce an indulgent itinerary that lets you keep enjoying yourself well into the night after live shows or sporting events.

Index

Enjoy in a Snap! A Tour of the Latest Trends in “Osu × Sakae”
Osu Shopping Street
Miwa Shrine
World Idol Republic
gashacoco Nagoya Zero Gate
The department store district along Ōtsu Street
Nagoya PARCO
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Enjoy in a Snap! A Tour of the Latest Trends in “Osu × Sakae”

Osu and Sakae are popular areas that tightly pack together the “now” of Nagoya. With subculture shops, character goods, and trendy cafés all gathered here, simply walking around lets you discover new things to love. Let’s head out for an exciting half-day stroll！

Osu Shopping Street

Head to “Osu Shopping Street” for street food and a stroll through subculture spots!

Osu Shopping Street, known as one of Nagoya’s leading subculture districts, is a lively area packed with around 1,200 shops. Made up of several shopping streets, the area features many arcade-covered roads, making it easy to enjoy strolling around regardless of the weather. A wide variety of stores line the streets, including anime shops, vintage clothing stores, and street food spots, attracting trend-conscious young people as well as travelers from overseas. Historic temples and shrines are also scattered throughout the area, such as Osu Kannon, the symbol of the district, and Banshoji, which has also gained attention for its futuristic presentations, allowing visitors to fully experience the uniquely “Osu-like” atmosphere where subculture and traditional culture intersect.

First up, a must-try is the trendy street food scene! From Korean sweets and popular cheese-based snacks to colorful drinks, there’s a great selection of highly Instagrammable treats that you’ll want to snap a photo of without even thinking. With seasonal limited-edition sweets and buzzworthy new shops popping up one after another, every visit brings something new to discover.

For shopping, the area is dotted with vintage clothing stores, select shops, and unique variety goods stores, making it perfect for hunting for one-of-a-kind items and goods in your “favorite idol/member color” that are hard to find elsewhere. There are also many shops carrying anime- and game-related merchandise, offering an irresistible lineup for subculture fans.

[Address] Osu 2-chome to 3-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya
[Access] 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Osu Kannon Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line

“Osu Shopping Street” Details Page

Miwa Shrine

Next, a place you’ll want to visit is Miwa Shrine, which has become a hot topic as a sacred destination for “oshi-katsu” fans.

Miwa Shrine, tucked away in a corner of the Osu area, has gained popularity in recent years as a shrine where visitors pray for the success of their favorite idols, artists, and other admired figures. During the Edo period, the shrine grounds housed an archery training range used by the Owari Tokugawa family. It is said that Hoshino Kanzaemon, who practiced there, twice earned the distinction of being the finest archer in Japan.

Because of its connection with hitting a target, the shrine is believed to bring good fortune in achieving goals and seeing wishes come true. Many visitors stop by before a concert or special event featuring their favorite artist, while others visit on their favorite idol's birthday or other meaningful anniversaries to offer prayers and support.

What stands out most on the shrine grounds are the rabbit-shaped ema plaques. Lined up in rows are plaques bearing the names of people’s favorite idols, messages of support, and prayers to win tickets to live shows, creating a space that truly gathers together everyone’s love for their oshis. Just looking at them lets you feel so many heartfelt emotions, and naturally lifts your spirits.

Another reason for its popularity is the goshuin, whose designs change with the seasons. There is also a wide variety available, including limited-edition goshuin, and their colorful, charming designs look great on social media. Quite a few people visit specifically to collect them. One fun way to enjoy them is to choose one with your favorite color in mind.

[Address] 3-9-32 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya City
[Access] Get off at Kamimaezu Station on the Tsurumai or Meijo subway lines. 5 minutes on foot.

Official website of “Miwa Shrine” (external site)

World Idol Republic

Furthermore, if you want to enjoy supporting your favorite idols, "World Idol Republic" is recommended!

An idol mecca has arrived in Sakae, Nagoya!

The venue also features a stage, and one of its biggest attractions is that you can actually stand on it yourself and experience performing◎
It’s an essential stop for subculture lovers, where you can enjoy the world of supporting your favorite idols in a more real and immersive way.

[Address] BECOME SAKAE, 3-32-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
[Access] Get off at Yabacho Station on the Meijo Subway Line. 2 minutes on foot from Exit 4

"World Idol Republic" Official Website (external site)

gashacoco Nagoya Zero Gate

This is one of Nagoya’s largest specialty stores, featuring around 1,800 gachapon (capsule toy) machines lined up across a vast site of approximately 234 tsubo. Its appeal lies in its extensive lineup, ranging from character merchandise to unique miscellaneous goods.

[Address] 1F, Nagoya Zero Gate, 3-28-11 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City

gashacoco Nagoya Zero Gate Official Website

The department store district along Ōtsu Street

Find what you want! Trend shopping in Sakae

Sakae, Nagoya’s premier shopping district, is truly a “shopper’s paradise,” offering everything from the latest trends to high-quality items. Large commercial complexes line the main street, Otsu-dori, making it easy and efficient to browse fashion, cosmetics, character goods, and miscellaneous items all in one area.

Another must-do experience unique to Nagoya is its underground shopping streets. In the Sakae area, underground malls such as “Sakaechika” stretch out, allowing you to enjoy shopping and gourmet food without worrying about the weather. These underground streets are also packed with popular cafés, Nagoya specialties, and trendy shops, so be sure to check them out along with your stroll around the city.

Explore the Underground Labyrinth to the Fullest! A Guide to Nagoya’s Underground Shopping Streets So You’ll Never Get Lost Again: Sakae Edition

And now, drawing major attention in the Sakae area is The Landmark Nagoya Sakae, a mixed-use complex that opened in June 2026. On the lower floors, HAERA, a commercial facility featuring trendy shops and restaurants—including some making their first appearance in the Tokai area—has opened and is expected to become a new hotspot for cutting-edge fashion and lifestyle trends. The building also houses TOHO Cinemas Nagoya Sakae, equipped with the latest facilities such as an IMAX® theater and premium theaters, making it an appealing destination where visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and movies all day long. In addition, the upper floors are set to welcome the luxury hotel Conrad Nagoya, scheduled to open on July 31, 2026. With refined spaces and a high-quality stay experience—including Nagoya’s first rooftop bar at a height of 211 meters above ground—the complex is attracting attention from both Japan and abroad as Sakae’s new landmark.

HAERA Official Website (external site)

Nagoya PARCO

For the hottest pop-up events, head to PARCO first!

If you want to enjoy “oshi-katsu” and the latest culture in the Sakae area, the first place you should stop by is Nagoya PARCO. At “PARCO Enta PARK NAGOYA,” a steady stream of buzzworthy entertainment projects is featured, including popular anime, games, idols, and character content.

Inside the building, limited-time pop-up shops, exhibition events, and collaboration projects are held one after another, drawing many fans in search of an “only now” oshi experience. The space is also appealing for its exclusive merchandise, photo spots, and immersive displays that recreate the worlds of beloved works, making you want to snap photos without thinking. With the ease of dropping in like you would for shopping while experiencing the latest oshi culture, it has been attracting attention as the “front line of oshi-katsu” in the Sakae area.

“PARCO Entertainment PARK NAGOYA” Official Website (external site)

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Head to the exhibition event at Telepia Hall to add color to your fan journey! *Held irregularly

If you want to make your “oshi-katsu trip” even more exciting, Telepia Hall is another spot you won’t want to miss. It’s one of Nagoya’s notable entertainment venues, hosting immersive events based on popular anime, manga, and game titles.

Inside the venue, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy your favorite “oshi” even more deeply, including exhibits and photo spots that recreate the world of the work, as well as limited-edition merchandise available only there. Its highly immersive atmosphere, which makes you feel as if you’ve stepped right into the world of the series, has made it especially popular among fans.

Telepia Hall also frequently hosts large-scale events that become hot topics on social media, and more and more people are visiting it as a destination for fan trips and oshi-katsu travel. It’s easy to access from the Sakae area, and if you combine it with visits to Osu and Nagoya PARCO, you can enjoy your oshi-katsu time in Nagoya even more.

Telepia Hall is an event hall located inside the Telepia complex in Higashi Ward, Nagoya. It hosts a wide range of events, including exhibitions, entertainment events, and limited-time shops, and is well loved as a place where visitors can casually enjoy trending content. Since events vary depending on the season, it’s recommended to check the official website or social media before visiting.

[Address] 2F, Telepia Building, 1-14-25 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya

[Access]
5 minutes on foot east from Exit 4A of Sakae Station (Subway Higashiyama Line / Meijo Line) or Sakaemachi Station (Meitetsu Seto Line)
5 minutes on foot south from Takaoka Station (Subway Sakuradori Line)

“Telepia Hall” Official Website (external site)

Nagoya is a city where the essential elements of travel today—“oshi-katsu,” “trends,” and “gourmet food”—are all gathered compactly within a single area. Centered around Osu and Sakae, everything from street food and shopping to café hopping and subculture experiences is smoothly connected on foot or with only short travel times, making it especially appealing for enjoying efficiently even with limited time.

Another key point is how naturally it allows you to combine sightseeing with a “purpose-driven trip,” such as attending a live concert, event, or sports match. Spend the day immersed in oshi-katsu and exploring the city, then at night soak in the afterglow while heading to night views and nightlife spots. This kind of well-balanced way of spending your time is easy to achieve without overdoing it. Nagoya also has the unique charm of offering a well-balanced coexistence of subculture, the latest trends, and long-established traditions. After lifting your spirits with cute sweets and buzzworthy shops, you can relax in a calm space and take a breather—another wonderful aspect is the freedom to layer your own “favorites” at your own pace.

A city where even a short trip can be rich, deep, and uniquely your own—that is Nagoya.
For your next journey, come to Nagoya to see your “oshi” and discover new things to love.