Guest Story: A Kimono Photo Session Ending With Rare Wagyu Bowl
September in Nagoya carries a particular kind of energy. The summer heat is just beginning to soften, and the streets of Osu fill with visitors who've arrived not because a guidebook told them to, but because someone — a friend, a fellow traveler, a chance recommendation — pointed them here and said, trust me on […]
Behind the Scenes: How Itadaki Welcomes Kimono-Clad Guests
Here's something that might surprise you: a growing share of visitors who walk through Itadaki's door on any given Saturday are still in full kimono from a morning rental session in Osu. They've just finished strolling Osu Shopping Street, snapped photos near Osu Kannon Temple, and they're hungry — still perfectly dressed, layered obi and […]
Why Kimono Rental Customers Love Osu's Rare Wagyu Restaurant
You've just slipped into a beautiful kimono at a rental shop in Osu, stepped out onto the shopping street, and spent the last hour walking past temple lanterns and centuries-old storefronts. Now you're hungry — and somewhere in the back of your mind, a thought forms: this moment deserves a meal that matches it. That […]
Osu Kimono Rental vs Kyoto: A Modern Traveler's Choice
A guest stopped by the counter last month and told me something that's been on my mind ever since. She'd spent a full day in Kyoto a week before visiting Nagoya — hired a professional kimono photographer, posed at the usual temples, got the beautifully composed shots everyone expects. "The photos were gorgeous," she said. […]
Where Is the Best Kimono-Friendly Restaurant Near Osu Kannon?
The short answer: Itadaki – The Original Rare Wagyu Gyudon, located a short walk from Osu Kannon Temple in Naka-ku, Nagoya, is one of the most kimono-welcoming lunch spots in the Osu area. The sofa-style seating, unhurried lunch-only atmosphere, and multilingual menu make it a natural fit for guests dressed in kimono who want a […]
Can I Wear Kimono When Dining at Itadaki in Osu?
September in Nagoya has a particular kind of energy. The summer heat begins to soften, and Osu district — already one of the city's most visually alive neighbourhoods — fills with visitors dressed in a striking mix of contemporary fashion, cosplay, and traditional kimono. If you're spending the day exploring Osu Kannon Temple or strolling […]
When You Explore Aichi's Castles, Choose Itadaki for Nagoya Lunch
September in Nagoya carries a particular kind of energy. The summer heat is finally beginning to ease, the 2026 Asian Games are drawing visitors from across the world, and Aichi's castle towns — Nagoya, Inuyama, Okazaki — are alive with travelers tracing the footsteps of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. If you've spent […]
Perfect Route: Meiji Mura Morning, Itadaki Nagoya Afternoon
Here's a number that might surprise you: 29.7% of visitors from Hong Kong have been to Japan ten or more times. For travelers at that level of experience, the question is no longer "What should I see in Japan?" — it's "What haven't I found yet?" That shift in mindset is exactly what makes a […]
Traveler Story: An Inuyama Day Trip That Ended With Rare Wagyu
Early September in Nagoya carries a particular energy. The intense heat of summer is beginning to soften — just barely — and the days feel long enough to fit in something truly worthwhile. For many visitors, that means catching the train out to Inuyama for the day: the castle, the river, the old town streets […]
Behind the Scenes: How Itadaki Serves Castle Town Visitors
You've just spent the morning walking the stone paths of Nagoya Castle, imagining the footsteps of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Or maybe you took the early train out to Inuyama, stood at the edge of Japan's oldest original castle keep, and came back to the city with your camera full and your stomach completely […]