Helpful Spots Around Nagoya Station For Night Bus Riders

When traveling within Japan, the night bus is an inexpensive and easy way to get around. However, because many buses leave very late and arrive early the following morning. they can be more exhausting than other modes of transportation. Another issue is that because most shops in the vicinity will still be closed when you get to your destination, it’s hard to find a place where you can sit and take a break.

In this article, we’ll introduce some spots around Nagoya which are open even in the early morning and late at night. We’ve compiled a list of cafes where you can take a break after you arrive, Internet cafes you can use while you wait for departure, public baths where you can relax, and more.

Open Early! Places You Can Go, Located Right by the Station

In addition to having national fast food chains, Nagoya is known for being home to many coffee shops that offer morning service sets (commonly known as “morning”). Eat one of these and you may be able to fully experience the Nagoya morning.

Komeda Coffee, Esca Branch

Komeda Coffee, Esca Branch

This coffee shop, which originated in Nagoya, is located near Nagoya Station inside the Esca complex, in the underground area below the shinkansen tracks, and is open from 7:00 to 22:00. From opening until 11:00 AM, if you order from the drink menu, you can get a complimentary morning service set, which consists of toast and your choice of topping (a boiled egg, an egg spread or Ogura anko bean paste). You can also order a Shiro Noir (600 yen with tax), a famous Komeda Coffee menu item that consists of soft serve ice cream served atop a warm danish.

Komeda Coffee, Esca Branch
Address: Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura, Tsubakicho 6-9, Esca Underground Shopping Complex
Homepage: Komeda Coffee

Cafe Rich

This retro “jun-kissa,” or pure coffee shop, does not serve alcohol, and has been in business for over 30 years. It is open from 7:00 to 20:30. In addition to the morning set with a boiled egg, Cafe Rich also offers a selection of hotcakes and sandwiches.

Cafe Rich
Address:Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura, Tsubakicho 6-9, Esca Underground Shopping Complex
Websitee: Cafe Rich

McDonald’s JR Nagoya Ekimae Branch

McDonald’s JR Nagoya Ekimae Branch

Open from 5:30 AM, this McDonald’s is a lifesaver for people who get to Nagoya early enough that nothing is open yet. It is located on Umaimon Street within the JR Nagoya Station.

McDonald’s JR Nagoya Ekimae Branch
Address: Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura, Meieki 1-1-4, Umaimon-dori, Nagoya Station
Website: McDonald’s JR Nagoya Ekimae Branch