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Osu Shopping Street
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Osu Shopping Street

Getting around: Take the subway Tsurumai line to Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station, both a short walk from the district.
Hours: An open shopping district; individual shops generally open around 10am-8pm.

Osu Shopping Street is a dense, covered network of arcades mixing electronics and anime/manga shops (a smaller-scale echo of Tokyo's Akihabara), secondhand clothing stores, traditional crafts, and street food, making it one of Nagoya's most eclectic shopping areas. It has a scrappier, more youth-oriented feel than the city's more polished shopping districts elsewhere.

It centers on Osu Kannon temple, so the two are naturally combined, and the area is worth a visit whether or not shopping is the priority, simply for its atmosphere and food stalls.

Osu Shopping Street FAQs

What kind of shops are in Osu?

A mix of electronics, anime and manga goods, secondhand and vintage clothing, traditional crafts, and street food stalls.

Is it similar to Akihabara?

It has a similar electronics-and-anime subculture element, but on a smaller scale and mixed with more general shopping and food.

Is there an entrance fee?

No, it's a free public shopping district.

How long should I plan for a visit?

About 1-2 hours depending on shopping interest.

Is it near Osu Kannon temple?

Yes, the temple sits at the edge of the shopping street district.

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