Market Magic: Hotels Amid Osu’s Eclectic Arcades

Osu, Nagoya’s retro-chic district, thrums with the Osu Kannon Temple’s prayers and 1,200 shops selling anime merch to vintage kimonos, offering tourists a cultural bazaar steps from Kamimaezu Station. Mid-range hotels here (¥10,000–¥30,000/night) provide cozy rooms, English support, and subway access to Sakae (5 minutes) or Nagoya Station (10 minutes), perfect for bargain-hunting after visiting the Nagoya City Art Museum or Banpaku Park. With local breakfasts and nearby tebasaki stalls, these stays weave Osu’s eclectic vibe into every moment, blending Aichi’s temple calm with arcade energy. Whether snacking on takoyaki or praying at Osu Kannon, these hotels make you part of Nagoya’s lively mosaic.

1. Hotel Forza Nagoya Sakae

   In Sakae (¥12,000–¥25,000/night), this hotel offers modern rooms, a 7-minute walk from Osu Kannon. Near Kamimaezu Station.

   Hotel Forza Nagoya Sakae on Google

   

   
   

2. APA Hotel Nagoya Sakae Kita

   Near Osu (¥10,000–¥20,000/night), this hotel has compact rooms and a sauna, a 10-minute walk from Kamimaezu Station. Close to arcades.

   APA Hotel Sakae Kita on Google

   

   
   

3. Hotel Livemax Nagoya Sakae East

   In Sakae (¥10,000–¥25,000/night), this hotel offers simple rooms, a 7-minute walk from Osu Kannon. Near Yabacho Station.

   Hotel Livemax Sakae East on Google

   

   
   

Location Benefits: Osu’s Kamimaezu and Yabacho stations link to Nagoya Station (10 minutes) or Fushimi (5 minutes). Walkable temple, arcades, and food stalls offer culture and fun, with Sakae’s nightlife close.