Osu Kannon and Osu Shopping Street

大須観音・大須商店街

Osu Kannon is a Buddhist temple in central Nagoya. It was moved from Osu Village in Mino Province to its present place by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. Around the temple is the Osu shopping district, a large and lively area with over 1,200 shops and restaurants, from electronics and second-hand clothes to cafes. An antique market is held at the temple on the 18th and 28th of each month.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Main Hall 6:00–19:00; temple office 9:00–17:00.
Closed: In the shopping street, closing days differ from shop to shop.
Getting there: Osu Kannon Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line, or Kamimaezu Station on the Tsurumai or Meijo Subway Line.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

An antique market is held on the 18th and 28th of every month.

Tips for Muslim visitors

An antique market with around 60 stalls is held at the temple on the 18th and 28th of each month, so expect more crowds on those days.
The neighbouring Osu shopping arcade is always busy and has many restaurants and cafes; no halal options are mentioned by the source.
Some large shopping centres and outlets have a prayer room or can offer a quiet space. Ask at the information counter.
Food courts have many different shops. Ask each shop about pork, lard and alcohol (including mirin and sake used in cooking).
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aichi and the verified places to pray nearby.