Located about a 5-minute bike ride from Nagoya Station, "Nagono Campus," a renovated former elementary school, features a "Charichari" port in the schoolyard and a co-working space that doesn't require reservations. It's a convenient facility for getting around during the Asian Games or for taking breaks from work.
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""Charichari"" is a shared bicycle service that allows you to easily use a dedicated red bicycle by unlocking it with a smartphone app. The basic plan costs 6.5 yen per minute, and electric-assist bicycles cost 20.5 yen per minute. We aim to provide an experience where you can ride anytime, anywhere, whenever you want. In Fukuoka, we launched our service in February 2018, and to date, we have expanded to approximately 3,000 bicycles and more than 630 parking ports, achieving a cumulative total of over 16 million uses. Furthermore, we expanded our service to Nagoya City and the Tokyo area in 2020, and began operations in Kumamoto City in April 2022. With its per-minute pricing and user-friendly app, it's primarily used for short, everyday trips in various areas.
A former elementary school becomes a new workplace in Nagoya. Drop in to "Nagono Campus" by "Charichari".
Shared bicycles allow users to freely rent and return bicycles at multiple rental and return points (share cycle ports) located within an area. Our company also operates a service called "Charichari" ( "Charichari" below) at four locations: Fukuoka, Nagoya, Tokyo, and Kumamoto . It is being used as a new means of urban transportation that allows people to easily get around anytime, anywhere.
From September 19th to October 4th, 2026, the Asian Games will be held in Aichi and Nagoya. With venues spread throughout the prefecture and city during these 16 days, both visitors to Nagoya and those working in Nagoya will likely find themselves moving around the city more than usual.
The place we're introducing today is "Nagono Campus," located in Nagono, Nishi Ward , about a 5-minute bike ride from Nagoya Station. It's a facility that renovated the building of a closed elementary school, and there's a "Charichari" port on the grounds. In addition, there's a co-working space that can be used on a daily basis without reservations. It's the perfect place for those who want to "get a little work done in between traveling."
A 5-minute bike ride from Nagoya Station. A former elementary school has been transformed into a workspace.
The Nagono Campus is located in Nagono 2-chome, Nishi Nishi Ward , Nagoya City . It's about an 8-minute walk northwest from the Sakuradori Exit of Nagoya Station, and about a 9-minute walk from Kokusai Center Station on the Sakuradori Subway Line. It's in an area that retains the atmosphere of old Nagoya despite being very close to Nagoya Station.
The building was Nagono Elementary School, founded in 1909 (Meiji 42). Due to the declining birthrate, the school closed in 2015 after 106 years of history, but in October 2019 it was reborn as "Nagono Campus." The concept it embodies is "Open, Mix, and Born." It tells the story of a school that has been loved by the community for 100 years becoming a school that nurtures industries for the next 100 years.
Currently, a diverse range of businesses—from startups to new business teams within major corporations—occupy the space. Some rooms were formerly classrooms and have been converted into offices, with blackboards and lockers still remaining.
▶︎Points to note: The school building utilizes the structure of the old school building, so there is no elevator. The drop-in coworking space is located on the first floor, so you can use it without having to go up or down stairs.
After work, I head to the town of Nagono-Endoji.
On the first floor of the Nagono Campus is a Japanese-style cafe and restaurant called "yoake." It's open from 8:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM on weekdays (including holidays) and 6:00 PM on weekends. They serve breakfast from 8:00 AM, so you can use it for a drink before work.
And this is where the true charm of the Nagono area begins. Shikemichi, a street that retains the layout of the Edo period, is just a few minutes' walk away. Endoji Shopping Street is also nearby, and is home to famous shops such as "Kissaten Matsuba," said to be the oldest coffee shop in Nagoya, and "Shorodo," a Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1877.
If you ride a "Charichari", it takes about 15 minutes to reach Nagoya Castle. You can also extend your trip from there to the Cultural Path and Tokugawa Garden (this route is also introduced in our media article " From Endoji Shopping Street to the Cultural Path and Tokugawa Garden ").
▶︎Key Point: Rent a bicycle at "Nagono Campus (South)" first thing in the morning, cruise around Shikemichi, and get some work done as soon as it opens at 10am. In the evening, rent another one and have a drink at Endoji. The advantage of this location is that you can come and go from the same spot to the city multiple times.
In Nagoya, where the Asian Games are being held, it's convenient to get around using shared bicycles.
The Asian Games will be held from Saturday, September 19th to Sunday, October 4th, 2026. With venues spread out over a wide area, travel between stations and between venues will inevitably increase.
It's not as long as waiting to change trains, but it's a little too far to walk. "Charichari" excels at filling that "just right" gap. The basic rate is 6.5 yen per minute, and electric-assist bicycles are 20.5 yen per minute. Since it's charged by the minute, you don't have to worry about using it even if you only want to ride for 5 minutes.
During the tournament, the city is expected to be crowded. If you need to "get a few hours of work done before or after watching the games" or "attend just one online meeting in a quiet place," please consider using Nagono Campus, which is just a 5-minute bike ride from Nagoya Station. You can return the bike on the school grounds, get some work done, and then rent another one to head out into the city. We hope you'll be able to move around Nagoya with ease.
"Charichari" Port Map: https://charichari.bike/map?region=NGO
Nagono Campus Basic Information
| item | Content |
| address | 2-14-1 Nagono, Nishi- Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Prefecture 451-0042 |
| access | Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Nagoya Station's Sakuradori Exit / Approximately 9 minutes on foot from Kokusai Center Station on the Subway Sakuradori Line |
| Shared bicycles | There are two "Charichari" ports: "Nagono Campus (North)" - inside the grounds, only during facility operating hours / "Nagono Campus (South)" - outdoors, available 24 hours a day. |
| Drop-in fee | General admission: 1,650 yen/day, Nagoya student discount: 550 yen/day (all prices include tax) |
| Payment methods | Cashless payment only (cash not accepted) |
| Business Hours | Weekdays 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM / Weekends and Holidays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| equipment | Free Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat, free drinks, phone booths, concentration booths, and a multifunction printer (for a fee). |
| parking | None (We recommend using nearby coin-operated parking lots, public transportation, or shared bicycles.) |
| Official website | https://nagono-campus.jp/ |
*Drop-in is available without reservation; walk-ins are accepted on the day. Some areas may be unavailable on days when events are being held in the coworking space.
Port owners wanted!
"Charichari" is looking for locations in Nagoya where people can set up ports to help make bicycles more accessible. If you are a business owner or community development organization willing to set up a port on your property, please contact us. We hope to work together with you to create a city where bicycles are readily available.
Text by: Chihiro Furukawa (Nagono Campus)
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