If you're visiting Nagoya, I highly recommend stopping by Oasis 21. It's right in the bustling Sakae shopping district, with convenient transportation and tons of places to explore nearby! During the day, you can shop at the nearby department stores and underground malls, then find a restaurant when you need a break. At night, the illuminated Spaceship-Aqua creates a completely different atmosphere and looks great in photos.
There are also plenty of izakayas, restaurants, and shopping centers nearby, so you can eat, shop, and take a walk all in one trip. Personally, I think it's worth visiting both during the day and at night. It's especially relaxing to take a walk here after an evening of shopping.
Oasis 21 | Review by wendy
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Chunichi Building
Chunichi Building, which opened in April 2024, is a mixed-use complex in the Sakae area of Nagoya. From B1F to 5F, it offers a wide variety of shops, including restaurants, cafes, general goods stores, and local product shops, and its greatest appeal is that visitors can enjoy food, shopping, and sightseeing all in one place. Directly connected to the underground mall and easy to access, it is also conveniently located as a base for sightseeing.
If you're shopping in Nagoya's Sakae area, I recommend stopping by the Chunichi Building! It's in a great location, and you can enjoy food, shopping, and views all in one building.
My favorite part is the free observation area on the 7th floor. You can look out over central Nagoya without paying admission, and the nighttime city views are especially atmospheric. You don't need to set aside much time for it. It's just right for ending the day by coming up for some fresh air and city views after getting tired from shopping. -
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SUNSHINE SAKAE
The building is located along Nishiki-dori, one of Nagoya's main streets, and features a Ferris wheel on its wall. The Ferris wheel, called "Sky-Boat," is 40 meters in diameter and reaches a maximum height of 52 meters above the ground.
When shopping around Sakae in Nagoya, don't miss this distinctive multipurpose building! The Ferris wheel on the roof is the biggest eye-catcher and has become a prominent landmark in the Sakae area. You can ride it and enjoy views of downtown Nagoya from above.
There are also tons of department stores, shopping centers, and dining options nearby, so you'll never run out of places to go. It has a great atmosphere from day to night, letting you shop, enjoy good food, and take in the city views all in one trip. -
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Sekai no Yamachan Main Store
The specialty of this restaurant is the "Maboroshi no Tebasaki", which would make you absolutely addicted for its spiciness and flavor of the "Maboroshi no Kosho（Phantom pepper）" and "Hiden no Tare(Secret sauce)".
You have to try Sekai no Yamachan's chicken wings when you come to Nagoya!
Their signature Maboroshi no Tebasaki have crispy skin and tender meat, with a very prominent pepper aroma. They go really well with beer! I ordered them mildly spicy this time, and I could barely taste any heat. Instead, they were packed with fragrant, savory flavor, and I couldn't stop eating one after another. I was really impressed the first time I tried them, so it's no wonder they've become one of Nagoya's signature foods. If you're visiting Nagoya, you should definitely make time to try them! -
