The ESPACIO Nagoya Castle officially opened in October, ushering in a new era of luxury hospitality in one of Japan’s most historic destinations. This newest addition marks the third ESPACIO brand hotel, following ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki and ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu.
Situated across the moat from the 17th-century Nagoya Castle, the former residence of one of the highest-ranking samurai families – the Owari Tokugawa clan for 260 years – ESPACIO Nagoya Castle combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary architecture with its angular stone-style base and terraced roofline inspired by classic Japanese castles.
Its central yet tranquil setting places guests within reach of Nagoya’s leading cultural landmarks, including the Tokugawa Art Museum, Atsuta Shrine, and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Luxurious guestrooms with hefty price tag
SPACIO Nagoya Castle offers guests an immersive experience with Japanese artistry and tradition. The 11-storey hotel offers 100 large-sized guest rooms, which feature motifs from the samurai era interpreted with modern materials and forms. The entry-level Deluxe room comes in at 49 sqm.
Of special mention are six Art Collection suites that were individually created by six renowned local artisans who interweaved Japanese history and tradition, making use of traditional materials such as gold leaf, karakami patterned paper, kumiko woodworking and lacquer.
Offering a more exclusive personal touch, the Onsen Collection suites come with their own in-room hot spring baths.
Room rates average about US$1,300 for one night depending on the season, with the most expensive samurai-themed rooms priced at US$25,400.
Dining, spa & health and meeting facilities
Extending the ESPACIO tradition of culinary distinction, the ESPACIO Nagoya Castle boasts eight restaurants, offering French, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines with menu highlights of sushi, teppanyaki, tempura and more. Menus emphasise seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients and cater to diverse preferences, including vegetarian and vegan offerings.
Brilliance, the first French restaurant by Chef Shuzo Kishida of the three-Michelin-starred Quitessence, which has maintained its three-star rating for 19 consecutive years, opened in November.
The property also house the ESPACIO SPA AT ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE. Facilities include natural hot spring baths drawn from deep beneath the hotel, mosaic-tiled pools, state-of-the-art fitness, and luxurious treatment rooms.
For gatherings and celebrations, the hotel offers four versatile banquet spaces, including the Tenshu-no-Ma, one of the largest banquet halls in Japan. From intimate family occasions to large-scale international conferences, ESPACIO Nagoya Castle provides a premier venue rooted in Japanese hospitality, otherwise known as omotenashi.
