ESPACIO Nagoya Castle, which opened in Nishi-ku, Nagoya in October 2025, is running its spring promotion "Celebration with cherry blossoms" through April 12. Timed to the cherry blossom season, the hotel has installed a "Cherry Blossom Tunnel" inside the lobby and a "Cherry Blossom Corridor" at the entrance reserved for hotel guests.
First Pierre Hermé Paris Collaboration: Coupe Glacée Envie
A highlight of the season is a collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris — the first for this hotel and the first time a dessert from the brand has been offered in the Tokai/Nagoya area. Starting April 6, THE GARDEN LOUNGE on the 1st floor is serving the "Coupe Glacée Envie," a sophisticated glass dessert featuring a combination of cassis, vanilla, and violet.
The dessert pairs violet-flavored vanilla ice cream with cassis sorbet and fruity red fruits, finished with violet candy for a playful accent.
- Available: From April 6 (Monday)
- Hours: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (last order) — limited to 10 servings per day
- Venue: 1F THE GARDEN LOUNGE
- Pricing:
- Dessert only: ¥2,800
- With coffee or tea: ¥3,800
- With champagne: ¥4,800
Prices include tax. A 15% service charge will be added.
Spring Activities
Cherry Blossom Rickshaw Ride to Nagoya Castle
Guests can take a rickshaw ride through the cherry blossom-lined streets surrounding Nagoya Castle. Two course options are available, both departing from the 1F hotel entrance.
- Dates: April 3 (Friday) and April 4 (Saturday), advance reservation required
- Hours: 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
- Courses & Pricing:
- One-way to Nagoya Castle Main Gate (approx. 15 min): ¥2,000 per person
- Nagoya Castle circuit tour (approx. 60 min): ¥6,000 per person
- Minimum 2 participants. Last booking for the circuit tour is 12:30 PM.
- Reservation: 052-908-1148 (9:00 AM–8:00 PM) for hotel guests; 052-908-8930 (10:00 AM–6:30 PM) for restaurant guests
- A rickshaw cherry blossom lunch set is also available for restaurant guests at ¥14,000 per person, plus 15% service charge.
Gold Leaf Workshop with Traditional Craftspeople (Hotel Guests Only)
Artisans specializing in Nagoya Buddhist altar fittings — a traditional Aichi craft — lead a hands-on gold leaf workshop. Participants use the same bamboo chopsticks as professional foil artisans to apply ultra-thin gold leaf. The craftspeople assist throughout, making the experience suitable for children in early elementary school and up.
- Dates: April 4 (Saturday) and April 5 (Sunday)
- Hours: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (approx. 60 min)
- Venue: 4F Club Lounge
- Capacity: 12 participants
- Fee: ¥2,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
- Reservation: 052-908-1148 (9:00 AM–8:00 PM) — hotel guests only
Spring Koto Performance
Traditional koto music performances fill the 4F guest lobby, set against views of Nagoya Castle during the spring season.
- Dates: April 4 (Saturday) and April 5 (Sunday)
- Performance Times: 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM (approx. 20 min each)
- Venue: 4F Guest Lobby
Spring Jazz Live
Nightly jazz performances run at THE GARDEN LOUNGE throughout the promotion period. The music pairs well with the seasonal dishes available in the lounge.
- Dates: Daily through April 12 (Sunday)
- Performance Times: 5:30 PM / 6:30 PM / 7:30 PM / 8:30 PM (approx. 30 min each)
- Venue: 1F THE GARDEN LOUNGE
- Artists: Saxophone — Daichi Kato / Yuko Takenaka (performers may vary by day)
- Reservation/Inquiry: 052-908-8930 (10:00 AM–6:30 PM)
- No music charge. This performance is for lounge guests only.
Pierre Hermé Paris Afternoon Tea at Nagoya Kanko Hotel
Affiliated property Nagoya Kanko Hotel is also launching a Pierre Hermé Paris collaboration starting April 6 at its 1F Lounge Jardin. The menu spotlights the brand's signature "Ispahan" flavor — rose, lychee, and raspberry — alongside sweets incorporating floral notes such as orange blossom and violet.
- Reservation/Inquiry: 052-231-8162 (Lounge Jardin direct)
