Hotel location
3-19 Hinokuchi-cho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 451-0034, Japan |
1.08KM from city center
1.3km from Shiyakusho
1.3km from Jōshin
Hotel Description
1. Overview and Location
ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE is a luxury hotel scheduled to open on October 1, 2025, in Nishi Ward, Nagoya. Built on the historic site of the former Hotel Nagoya Castle, it boasts a one-of-a-kind location overlooking Nagoya Castle across the moat. Operated under the ESPACIO brand, this property marks the third development following Hawaii and Hakone.
2. Architecture and Facilities
The hotel features 11 floors above ground and 2 below. Its exterior design harmonizes with Nagoya Castle, incorporating stone masonry and verdigris roofs for a dignified appearance. It houses one of the largest banquet halls in central Japan, the “Tenshu-no-Ma” (approx. 1,700㎡), along with various banquet facilities offering breathtaking views of the castle keep across the moat.
3. Guestrooms and Suites
There are 100 rooms in total, including two Presidential Suites. With an average size of over 70㎡, each room offers unparalleled luxury and spaciousness. Special rooms and art pieces inspired by traditional Japanese crafts, created by six renowned artists, create an atmosphere reminiscent of a picture scroll. Every room is equipped with a Butler Box offering personalized services, scenic view baths overlooking Nagoya Castle or the city nightscape, and premium bedding by “Serta Tradition Royal ESPACIO Model” for ultimate comfort.
4. Dining and Restaurants
The hotel features eight diverse restaurants. Guests can savor French cuisine by Chef Shuzo Kishida of “Quintessence,” which has earned three Michelin stars for 18 consecutive years, a counter-style kaiseki by “Gion Sasaki” from Kyoto, refined Japanese cuisine by “Ginza Inaba,” and more—delivering world-class dining experiences.
5. Spa, Fitness, and Wellness
On the second basement level, the ESPACIO SPA at ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE features natural hot springs. Guests can enjoy an exotic atmosphere blending Moroccan lanterns and Japanese design, therapeutic baths, a mosaic-tiled pool, treatment rooms, and cutting-edge fitness facilities under the wellness concept “The Art of Wellness.” Amenities also include a 20-meter indoor pool, sauna, and gym, offering guests a relaxing and fulfilling stay.
6. Access and Surroundings
The hotel is located at 3-19 Hinokuchi-cho, Nishi Ward, Nagoya. It is about a 10-minute walk from Asama-cho Station on the Tsurumai Line, 15 minutes from Nagoya Castle Station, and 10 minutes by taxi from Nagoya Station. It is also about a 45-minute drive from Chubu Centrair International Airport. On-site parking, including valet service, is available.
7. Concept and Brand
With the theme “THE POWER OF LEGEND,” the hotel inherits the spirit of Nagoya Castle, a symbol of the Owari Tokugawa clan’s prosperity. ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE aspires to go beyond mere hospitality, aiming to become a hotel that brings prosperity to guests’ lives. While honoring its history and traditions, it is positioned as a landmark that will create new legends.
