The Complete Accessibility Guide for Asian Para Games 2026 Dining

The short answer: getting to Itadaki from Nagoya Station takes about 10 minutes by subway, and the walk from Yabacho Station Exit 4 is just 4 minutes. If you're visiting Nagoya for the Asian Para Games 2026 — whether as a spectator, a supporter, or a family member of an athlete — and you're wondering how to navigate Osu district without getting lost, this guide gives you the exact numbers, steps, and landmarks you need before you leave your hotel.

Osu has a reputation for being a maze. That reputation is earned. More than 1,200 shops spread across a network of covered arcades and side streets, many of which look nearly identical to a first-time visitor. Itadaki sits on the 2nd floor of a building at 4-1-20 Osu, which means it's easy to walk right past the entrance at street level. Add unfamiliar subway signage and a Google Maps pin that doesn't always pinpoint the exact staircase, and what should be a 4-minute walk can turn into a 20-minute loop.

This article is specifically about getting there — confidently, step by step, without stress.

Who This Is For

• ✅ Asian Para Games 2026 spectators and supporters planning a lunch stop in Nagoya
• ✅ First-time visitors to Osu district who want clear, numbered navigation instructions
• ✅ Travelers arriving from Nagoya Station or a central hotel with limited time between events
• ✅ Anyone who has looked at Osu on Google Maps and felt uncertain about the last 500 meters
• ✅ Guests who want to know what accessibility features to expect before they arrive

The 10-Minute Route from Nagoya Station: Exact Steps

This is the most reliable route for anyone staying near Nagoya Station or arriving by Shinkansen:

1. Board the Higashiyama Line at Nagoya Station (eastbound toward Fujigaoka). Ride for 3 stops to Sakae Station.
2. At Sakae, transfer to the Meijo Line (circular line). Take the train toward Kanayama (southbound on the inner loop). It is just 1 stop.
3. Get off at Yabacho Station and use Exit 4.
4. From Exit 4, walk straight for approximately 4 minutes. You are looking for a building with a street-level sign in Japanese that reads: 「元祖レア牛丼 頂」 (pronounced: Ganso Rea Gyudon Itadaki).
5. Take the stairs to the 2nd floor. That is Itadaki.

Total travel time from Nagoya Station: approximately 10 minutes. Total walking from the subway exit to the restaurant door: approximately 4 minutes.

If you are coming from Sakae, Kamimaezu, or Osu Kannon Station, all three are within walking distance as well. Yabacho remains the most direct.

A Google Maps direct link is available on our official website at itadaki8.com/en/ — we recommend opening it before you leave your accommodation so the route is already loaded.

Landmarks That Confirm You're on the Right Path

One of the most common reasons guests miss Itadaki on a first visit is that they're scanning for a large restaurant sign at eye level on a main shopping street. Itadaki is not on the main Osu arcade — it's just off it, and it's upstairs.

Here are the landmarks that tell you you're close:

• Osu Kannon Temple — the large red-gated temple that anchors the western edge of the shopping district. If you can see it or you've just passed it, you're in the right area.
• The main Osu Shopping Street entrance arch — once you see the covered arcade begin, look for the side streets rather than going deeper into the arcade itself.
• Hisaya-odori Garden Flarie — this free-admission urban garden is a 3-minute walk from Yabacho Station (the same station you're using). If you visited before lunch, you've already walked part of the route.

When you spot the street-level sign reading 「元祖レア牛丼 頂」, you're there. Don't look for a ground-floor entrance with a queue outside — there isn't one. The stairs lead directly up to the restaurant on the 2nd floor.

Accessibility at Itadaki: What the Numbers Tell You

For Para Games visitors and anyone traveling with mobility considerations, here is what you need to know upfront:

• Access to the restaurant requires a staircase. There is no elevator at this entrance. Guests using wheelchairs or those who have difficulty with stairs should plan accordingly and may wish to contact us in advance.
• 18 seats total, all table seats — no bar-only seating that would require climbing onto stools. Seating includes sofa-style tables, which provide comfortable support for a relaxed lunch.
• Strollers can be brought into the restaurant; staff may be able to assist with carrying depending on conditions at the time, though this cannot be guaranteed.
• No dedicated parking, but coin parking lots are available within a 1–3 minute walk in the surrounding Osu area. Public transportation is the most reliable way to arrive.

For guests researching accessibility options across multiple Para Games venues, a detailed comparison of Para Games Nagoya venue restaurants for accessibility is available, and we have also published a dedicated guide on wheelchair accessibility at Itadaki for Asian Para Games spectators with more specific information.

✓ Key Takeaways

• Nagoya Station to Itadaki: approximately 10 minutes by subway (Higashiyama Line → Sakae → Meijo Line → Yabacho, Exit 4).
• The restaurant is on the 2nd floor — look for the street-level sign 「元祖レア牛丼 頂」 and take the stairs up.
• Access requires a staircase; guests with specific mobility needs should plan ahead or reach out via Instagram DM before visiting.

What Happens Once You Arrive: The Experience in Numbers

Getting to Itadaki is step one. Once you're seated, the experience has its own structure — and knowing it in advance makes it smoother and more enjoyable.

A few key figures:

• 10 bowls per day — that is the daily limit for Horai Wagyu, Itadaki's signature ultra-rare wagyu from Okumikawa, Aichi. Only 300 heads of Horai Wagyu are raised annually across 3 farms in Japan. When those 10 bowls are gone, they're gone for the day.
• ¥2,700 — the price of the Shinkoccho, the standard-size Horai Wagyu Gyudon (100g beef, 200g rice, tax included).
• 5 steps — the eating guide printed on the English menu walks you through how to enjoy the dish from first bite to last. Guests consistently mention how much this guide adds to the experience.
• 8 TV programs, including NHK, have covered Itadaki as the originator of the Rare Wagyu Gyudon culinary concept.
• 18 years of food industry experience behind every bowl — founder Masayuki Goto, a Certified Food Sanitation Supervisor, developed the proprietary two-stage cooking technique that makes the rare-style preparation both safe and extraordinary.

The five-step eating guide in particular has become something guests remember long after leaving Nagoya. As one visitor put it:

"The five-step eating guide made the dish even more enjoyable and memorable."

— Guest review

Printed menus are available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean — so language is not a barrier once you're seated. The guide walks you through separating the Nagoya Cochin egg, appreciating the wagyu before adding condiments, and finishing with wasabi. It transforms what might feel like an unfamiliar dish into a clear, deliberate culinary journey.

Timing Your Visit During Asian Para Games 2026

The Asian Para Games run from late October into November 2026. Itadaki operates lunch service only, from 11:00 to 15:00 (last order 14:30), on scheduled business days: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The restaurant is closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

On public holidays, hours extend slightly earlier: 09:00–15:00.

Given the 10-bowl daily limit on Horai Wagyu and the increased visitor numbers during a major international sporting event, the practical advice is straightforward: reserve in advance via Tabelog rather than walking in and hoping for availability. The Horai Wagyu bowls can sell out during peak hours, and a reservation gives you peace of mind so you can plan your day around the Para Games schedule.

Monthly business calendars are posted on our official Instagram — worth checking before you finalize your lunch plans, since irregular closures do occasionally apply.

If you're building a fuller itinerary around the Para Games, the complete guide to Nagoya lunch during Asian Games 2026 covers broader planning considerations that apply across both events.

Putting It All Together

Osu does not have to be confusing. With a specific exit number (Yabacho Station, Exit 4), a specific landmark sign (「元祖レア牛丼 頂」), and a 4-minute walk, the navigation becomes manageable even on a tight schedule between Para Games events.

The staircase access is an honest limitation worth knowing in advance — we want every guest to plan with accurate information, not arrive unprepared. For guests with specific accessibility requirements, reaching out through Instagram DM before your visit is the best way to discuss your situation directly.

The rest — the rare wagyu, the five-step eating guide, the all-Aichi ingredients, the Nagoya Cochin egg — is waiting for you on the 2nd floor.

For our complete menu, access details, and store information, visit our official page at https://itadaki8.com/en/.