Nagoya is Japan’s fourth most populated city and is also the capital of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. It is located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu and is one of Japan’s major ports along with those of Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, Chiba, and Kitakyushu. Nagoya is also the center of Japan’s third-largest metropolitan region and houses a population of 2.27 million people.
The origin for the city’s name is the adjective “nagoyaka”, which means “peaceful”. There are many buildings and places in Nagoya that contain the name Chūkyō. This is because Chūkyō, consisting of chū (middle) and kyō (capital), is used to refer to Nagoya as well. These buildings include Chūkyō Industrial Area, Chūkyō Metropolitan Area, Chūkyō Television Broadcasting, Chūkyō University, and Chūkyō Racecourse.
Although Nagoya is constantly developing, it still manages to sustain its traditional roots, with a variety of traditional homes or ryokans still being inhabited by some of the local residents. Ryokans are a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated in the Edo period (1603 - 1868). Ryokans were referred to as a kind of inn that normally housed travelers along Japan’s highways. These homes typically consists of tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and some include public areas where visitors may wear yukata (traditional Japanese item of clothing) and talk with the owner.
With the increased demand for hotels over the years, the popularity of ryokans seemed to fade. There are still a handful of them located in Nagoya, and this article will guide you to 6 best Nagoya ryokans, alongside 6 of its best hotels. So to go traditional or not, you choose!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
Ryokans
1. Juhachiro, Gifu (from USD 118)
This hotel is fantastic!!! My husband and I can’t wait to come back to Gifu City to stay here again! The Onsen experience here is so wonderful, and the breakfast was really delicious.
Hotel Juhachiro
Address: 500-8009 Gifu, Gifu, Minatomachi 10, Japan (see map)
Price: from 170 USD
Access: 15-minute bus ride from Gifu Train Station
Juhachiro
Address: Minatomachi 10
29.89 km (18.6 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
2. Takimotokan Yuki No Sato, Gifu (from USD 281)
Quiet , great food and attentive service. Onsen was wonderful.
Additionally, the property has an on-site restaurant that offers traditional Japanese cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Hotel Takimotokan Yuki No Sato
Address: 503-1254 Gifu, Yoro, Yorocho Yorokoen 1290-167, Japan (see map)
Price: from 623 USD
Access: 10-minute drive from Yoro Train Station
Takimotokan Yuki No Sato
Address: Yorocho Yorokoen 1290-167
32.8 km (20.4 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
3. Ryokan Syuku Kaifu, Utsumi (from USD 261)
Super hospitality. Quiet and elegant environment. Beautiful suite with sea view. Attentive service and good food.
This property serves Japanese-style breakfast and set meals for dinner, which consist of fresh fish and local seafood. This property is also conveniently located. Namely, Toyohama Sakana Hiroba is a 10-minute drive away, while Koinomizu Shrine is accessible by a 15-minute drive. Chubu Centrair International Airport is a 35-minute drive away and a shuttle service is available at a charge.
Ryokan Syuku Kaifu
Address: 470-3322 Aichi, Minamichita, Yamami Takamine 3-1 , Japan (see map)
Price: from 425 USD
Access: 8-minute shuttle from Utsumi Train Station
Ryokan Syuku Kaifu
Address: Yamami Takamine 3-1
51.09 km (31.8 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
4. Genjiko, Ise Bay (from USD 527)
Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating for our short visit. Even though we arrived past the check-in time, they worked with us to get a taxi pick up from the rail station and even kept our dinner until we settled in.
Genjiko also has Total Spa, where guests can enjoy beauty treatments, massages, and even a sauna. Guests can also wear the Juni-hitoe kimono that is offered by the hotel or browse the souvenir shop. In the dining room, Miotsukushi, guests can enjoy a Japanese dinner consisting of seasonal specialities, and for breakfast you can choose between Japanese or Western-style food. There is a bartender service that available for room service if you would like a private cocktail (extra charges apply).
Genjiko
Address: 470-3322 Aichi, Minamichita, Yamami Yashiki 103, Japan (see map)
Price: from 297 USD
Access: 8 minutes from Kowa Train Station
Genjiko
Address: Yamami-Kaigan
51.43 km (32.0 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
5. Kyoya Ryokan, Downtown Nagoya (from USD 83)
Our two night stay at this place was nice. Staff were really nice! The internet was fast and reliable. As we check-out, the old man gave us a small pack of Japanese snacks/junk foods!
This hotel comes with free Wi-Fi in all rooms, a spa, and bicycle rental, amongst other facilities. The rooms are also complete with tatami floors, futons, and rice-paper screens, plus TVs and mini fridges. Some rooms offer garden views and / or traditional short-legged tables. Upgrades to rooms with additional living space with sofas and dining tables are available.
Kyoya Ryokan
Address: 2-11-4 Habashita, Nishi-ku, Nagoya Station / Downtown, Nagoya, Japan 451-0041
Price: from 224 USD
Access: 9-minute walk from Maruno-Uchi subway station
Kyoya Ryokan
Address: Nishi-ku Habashita 2-11-4
1.52 km (1.0 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
6. Samurai House (from USD 222)
Samurai House features an opulent interior adorned with a stylish mix of minimalistic and traditional Japanese furnishings. Newly constructed in October 2017, this two-story property is fully furnished with a washer/dryer, a private bathroom, as well as a state-of-the-art kitchenette that comes with a stovetop, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Aside from the usual package of amenities, rental cars and bicycles are also available, so guests need not fret about transportation. As if that wasn’t enough to entice guests, the Samurai House is within a 13-minute walk of the JR Nagoya Station and Nakamura Kuyakusho Subway Station, which conveniently links guests to the Chubu Airport, along with a range of attractions like the Oasis 21 and the Nippon Gaishi Hall. The Nagoya Twin Tower and Osu Kannon Temple are just within earshot. An ideal base for your explorations in Nagoya, the Samurai House is one accommodation that’s not to be missed.
Samurai House
Address: Nakamura-ku Nakajimacho 2-39
1.37 km (0.9 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Hotels
1. Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, Nagoya (from USD 106)
The location is very convenient, with access to a lot of train lines. The hotel room and bathroom were both very comfortable and clean. Service is friendly, and the staff’s English ability while not great, is adequate enough to answer most common questions.
The hotel’s restaurant, Mikuni Nagoya, is located on the 52nd floor and serves French cuisine that guests can savor while enjoying the panoramic views of the city. Tsuruya serves Japanese Kyoto specialities. Additionally, the hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a business center as well.
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
Address: 450-6002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura-ku Meieki 1-1-4, Japan (see map)
Price: from 236 USD
Access: 30-minute train ride from Nagoya Centair Airport
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
Address: Nakamura-ku Meieki 1-1-4
1.49 km (1.0 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
2. Hilton Nagoya Hotel, Nagoya (from USD 79)
Breakfast was great. There are several convenience stores nearby and Starbucks. Matsumoto Kiyoshi is right next to the hotel. Great Thai Restaurant is also available not far from the hotel. Welcome staff is great and friendly.
Guests can enjoy an award-winning breakfast buffet and Mediterranean lunch / dinner buffets at the Terrace Brasserie. The Dynasty Restaurant serves authentic Cantonese specialities and Genji serves Japanese dishes, such as teppanyaki, tempura, sushi, and traditional kaiseki set menus. For light dining options, head over to The Gallery for lunch or afternoon tea, complete with cakes and scones, or Caffe Cino for fresh coffee and pastries.
Additionally, the Hilton provides shuttle services to JR Nagoya Station daily and Nagya Castle on weekends.
Hilton Nagoya Hotel
Address: 460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka-ku Sakae 1-3-3, Japan (see map)
Price: from 236 USD
Access: 3-minute walk from Fushimi Subway Station
Hilton Nagoya Hotel
Address: Naka-ku Sakae 1-3-3
2.39 km (1.5 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
3. The Westin Nagoya Castle, Nagoya (from USD 142)
Although the hotel was not near the subway station, they arranged for a shuttle bus between the hotel and Nagoya train station, which saved a lot of trouble. Also it’s literally next to Nagoya Castle, very quiet and also a nice area for walks.
For dining, the Dining Crown serves French cuisine, while Ryojo offers Cantonese specialities and Nishinomaru serves seasonal Japanese dishes. Other dining and drinking options include a buffet restaurant, a sushi restaurant, a bakery, a tea lounge, and a cocktail bar.
The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Noh Theatre and Sengen-cho Subway Station. The Westin Nagoya Castle is also a 15-minute drive away from Nagoya TV Tower, while the Okugawa Art Museum is just a 20-minute drive away. The hotel also provides free shuttle services to and from Nagoya Station, which is a 20-minute journey.
The Westin Nagoya Castle
Address: 451-8551 Aichi, Nagoya, Nishi-ku Hinokuchi-cho 3-19 , Japan (see map)
Price: from 131 USD
Access: 20-minute shuttle service from Nagoya Station
Hotel Nagoya Castle
Address: Nishi-ku Hinokuchi-cho 3-19
1.83 km (1.2 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
4. Nagoya Tokyu Hotel, Nagoya (from USD 62)
Everything is fine, especially since it is quite near Sakae station and Nagoya TV tower. You don’t even need to find it. Instead, just walk around and it will appear. Pretty nice location and facilities.
For dining, the Loire Restaurant serves amazing French Cuisine and the Nadaman restaurant offers Chinese, international, and Japanese cuisine such as Edo-style sushi and tempura.
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Address: 460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka-ku Sakae 4-6-8 , Japan (see map)
Price: from 134 USD
Access: 20-minute drive from Nagoya Airport
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Address: Naka-ku Sakae 4-6-8
3.75 km (2.4 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
5. Mielparque Nagoya, Nagoya (from USD 47)
Location was great! Just step out of Chikusa station and you’re there. Room is brilliant, spacious and has a lot of amenities.
For dining, head to Restaurant Parque Miel for its luscious daily breakfast buffet that features both Western and local food options. Lunch and dinner are a la carte and hot beverages are available at the Tea Lounge. Attractions wise, the Nagoya Dome Stadium and Nagoya Station are just a 10-minute walk away, and Nagoya Castle is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is also just a 25-minute subway ride away.
Mielparque Nagoya
Address: 461-0004 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi-ku Aoi 3-16-16 , Japan (see map)
Price: from 103 USD
Access: 1-minute walk from Chikusa Subway Station
Hotel Mielparque Nagoya
Address: Higashi-ku Aoi 3-16-16
4.97 km (3.1 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
6. Hotel Trusty Nagoya Sakae (from USD 46)
Situated in Nagoya’s bustling downtown district, Sakae, Hotel Trusty Nagoya Sakae promises to introduce you to all of the sights and sounds you’re meant to make your own. With the Don Quijote Nagoya Sakae and the Sakae Subway Station just a 1-minute walk away from the hotel, you can be sure to have a plethora of shopping and dining options, along with an array of attractions, at your fingertips. Renowned places of interest like the Nagoya Castle, the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, are simply a 10 to 20-minute subway ride away, making your Nagoya adventures a breeze.
At the end of a long day, guests will appreciate the massaging services provided at the hotel. The sophisticated, elegantly furnished rooms are well-appointed with coffee and tea making facilities, as well as a minibar and a fridge. Guests can enjoy the freedom to eat as and when they wish, with the on-site restaurant serving sumptuous Japanese breakfasts and delectable set lunches and tapas. Everything you would want or need in a hotel, Hotel Trusty Nagoya Sakae is there to deliver.
Hotel Trusty Nagoya Sakae
Address: Naka-ku Nishiki 3-15-21
3.15 km (2.0 mi) from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
What's your pick?
So, do you prefer the traditional tatami-matted floors of ryokans or the modern facilities that Nagoya’s hotels have to offer? You choose! Either way, Nagoya as a city is always bursting with culture from every corner that is so hard to miss. So whether you choose to go for traditional accommodation or something more modern, you’re guaranteed to be charmed with the many attractions and beauty that Nagoya has to offer.
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