Nagoya · Japan
Self-guided food tour Ōsu arcades + Yabachō / Sakae edge to Matsuzakaya, Nagoya
A self-guided food walk through Ōsu arcades + Yabachō / Sakae edge to Matsuzakaya, Nagoya. You get a private guide 24 hours before your start, then walk it alone over up to 6 days, tasting up to 35 dishes and paying each vendor directly.
Vendor details verified on 3 Oct 2026 · Researched by BestByLocals Research Team
About the area
Nagoya has its own food culture, known as Nagoya-meshi, built on rich red miso, eel and generous café breakfasts. Walk 1 explores Ōsu, a maze of covered arcades around Ōsu Kannon temple mixing temple sweets, retro coffee houses and street snacks from across Asia.
Some of the places on the walk
- LEMOTTO 大須店 (lemonade)
- MeetFresh 鮮芋仙 名古屋大須店
- あつた蓬莱軒 松坂屋店 Atsuta Hōraiken (Matsuzakaya)
- うなぎ 光玉 Unagi Mitsutama
- ごちそう焼むすび おにまる 大須店 Onimaru
- コンパル 大須本店 Compal Osu Honten (kissaten)
- みそかつ 矢場とん 矢場町本店 Yabaton Yabachō Honten
- りんご飴専門店 ar. (Fruits Candy ar.)
- 台湾の焼き包子 包包亭 Paopaotei
- 台湾料理 矢場味仙 Yaba Misen
- 大須ごへいもち店 Osu Gohei-mochi
- 天むす千寿 本店 Tenmusu Senju Honten
- 山中羊羹舗（喫茶あずき） Yamanaka Yōkan-ho
- 山本屋総本家 松坂屋店 Yamamotoya Sōhonke (Matsuzakaya)
- 手羽先むすめ Tebasaki Musume
- 昔の矢場とん 大須観音本店 Mukashi no Yabaton (Osu Kannon)
- 李さんの台湾名物屋台 新天地通店 (Lee's Taiwan Kitchen)
- 菓匠将満 大須店 Kashō Masamitsu (daifuku)
Listed alphabetically — not in walking order. The full route, addresses and dish prices are in your guide.
Before you buy
- 大須ごへいもち店 Osu Gohei-mochi is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
- 山中羊羹舗（喫茶あずき） Yamanaka Yōkan-ho is closed on Thursdays
- 台湾の焼き包子 包包亭 Paopaotei may be closed on Wednesdays
- 天むす千寿 本店 Tenmusu Senju Honten is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- うなぎ 光玉 Unagi Mitsutama may be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
- 台湾料理 矢場味仙 Yaba Misen may be closed on Tuesdays
- あつた蓬莱軒 松坂屋店 Atsuta Hōraiken (Matsuzakaya) is closed on Tuesdays
- Fewer stops are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays — plan those days around the closed days.
Food and dietary notice
Cross-contamination is likely, so the walks are not recommended if you have food allergies. We can't cater for religious dietary requirements and we don't state whether anything is halal. Where we know a dish contains pork, beef or alcohol we say so, but that is not conclusive — check directly with each vendor. You take part at your own risk.
If you have a severe or life-threatening allergy, we recommend you don't take part.
What you get that a PDF doesn't
- Opening hours checked with the vendors and on Maps on 3 Oct 2026.
- Closed days and public holidays handled day by day, so you know what's open on each day of your walk.
- Spare stops, in case one is shut when you get there.
- A multi-day access window: 3 to 6 days, depending on your tier.
- Your choice of size: 4 tiers, from Express to Grand.
Our guide or a free list?
When a free DIY list is enough
If you only want one famous dish in Nagoya, a free list or map is enough.
What the guide adds
The guide plans walking routes through Ōsu arcades + Yabachō / Sakae edge to Matsuzakaya, checks closed days, and says what to order at each stop and what it costs, so you can eat well at your own pace.
Choose your tier
- Express$156–7 tastings3 days access$15Coming soon
- Classic$2513–15 tastings4 days access$25Coming soon
- Signature$3520–24 tastings5 days access$35Coming soon
- Grand$5030–35 tastings6 days access$50Coming soon
Your guide opens in your phone's web browser — no app needed. You'll need mobile data or Wi-Fi to open it and for map directions. Once opened, it also works through short gaps in signal. Access ends automatically at the end of your N-day window. N is the number of access days for your tier: Express 3 days, Classic 4 days, Signature 5 days, Grand 6 days.
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Prices in USD. Taxes are calculated at checkout by Lemon Squeezy. Prices are for the guide only. Food and drink aren't included — you pay each vendor directly, at their prices.
Quick answers
- What is the Ōsu arcades + Yabachō / Sakae edge to Matsuzakaya food walk?
- A self-guided food walk through Ōsu arcades + Yabachō / Sakae edge to Matsuzakaya, Nagoya. You get a private guide 24 hours before your start, then walk it alone over up to 6 days, tasting up to 35 dishes and paying each vendor directly.
- How much does it cost?
- From $15 (Express: 6–7 tastings, 3 days) to $50 (Grand: 30–35 tastings, 6 days). The guide price doesn't include food — you pay vendors directly.
- Are any places closed on certain days?
- Yes — please check before you pick your start date: 大須ごへいもち店 Osu Gohei-mochi is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays; 山中羊羹舗（喫茶あずき） Yamanaka Yōkan-ho is closed on Thursdays; 台湾の焼き包子 包包亭 Paopaotei may be closed on Wednesdays; 天むす千寿 本店 Tenmusu Senju Honten is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; うなぎ 光玉 Unagi Mitsutama may be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; 台湾料理 矢場味仙 Yaba Misen may be closed on Tuesdays; あつた蓬莱軒 松坂屋店 Atsuta Hōraiken (Matsuzakaya) is closed on Tuesdays; Fewer stops are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays — plan those days around the closed days..
- Do I need mobile data?
- Your guide opens in your phone's web browser — no app needed. You'll need mobile data or Wi-Fi to open it and for map directions. Once opened, it also works through short gaps in signal. Access ends automatically at the end of your N-day window. N is the number of access days for your tier: Express 3 days, Classic 4 days, Signature 5 days, Grand 6 days.
- Is it suitable for allergies or dietary requirements?
- Cross-contamination is likely, so the walks are not recommended if you have food allergies. We can't cater for religious dietary requirements and we don't state whether anything is halal. Where we know a dish contains pork, beef or alcohol we say so, but that is not conclusive — check directly with each vendor. You take part at your own risk. If you have a severe or life-threatening allergy, we recommend you don't take part.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes, free of charge until your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). After that there are no refunds. If you buy less than 24 hours before your start, the guide is sent immediately and can't be refunded.
- Can I change my start date?
- You can change your start date once, free of charge, by emailing support@getbestbylocals.com any time before your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). Once the guide has been sent, the date is fixed.
People also ask
- Is it worth doing a food tour in Nagoya?
- If you like trying many small dishes, yes: a self-guided walk through Ōsu arcades + Yabachō / Sakae edge to Matsuzakaya lets you taste local favourites at your own pace, over several days.
- Is it expensive to eat in Nagoya?
- You pay each vendor directly for what you eat; the guide shows the price of each tasting before you order, or says when to check at the counter.