JR Central Towers
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Peter R.
Ulsan, South Korea1,374 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
Whether arriving by Meitetsu train from Central Japan Int'l. Airport; departing to Toyama or arriving from Matsumoto by JR train; sightseeing around Nagoya using the subway or Aonami Line before finally returning to Centrair, all journeys seem begin and/or end at Nagoya Station. Above the collective railway concourses sits the twin towers of the JR Central Towers plus the connected JR Gate Tower.
Viewed from the outside the towers gracefully point skywards with the centre tower topped by the 'Panorama Salon' on the 51F. Inside you have all the hustle and bustle of Nagoya Station on the 1F (epitomised by the "Meeting Point" under the clock!), the glitz and glamour of shops (including JR Takashimaya Department Store and Gatetower Mall, BIC Camera, Uniqlo, etc.) up to 11F and two floors of Restaurants/Food Courts (12F & 13F). The 15F ('Sky Street') acts as a transfer floor between the respective towers and contains the Lobbies for the Hotels/Offices above.
Superb example of a modern urban development!
Written May 27, 2020
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Yi Qin
Singapore, Singapore205 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Solo
The mall is well connected to the Nagoya station as its name suggested. It houses very well-known Japanese retail brands such as Uniqlo and the sister brand GU, where I got some heat tech that were on sale to keep warm during the winter. Alot of the clothing were on promotional prices while I was there. Takashimaya, which has a large luxury brand offering occupies several level in the building. Bic camera can also be found in the mall and I managed to get all my pharmacy items from there. Overall, this is a convenient place to shop in Nagoya.
Written March 21, 2020
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Shayne S
Tauranga, New Zealand132 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2015 • Solo
What a huge place. So much more than just a couple of co-joined skyscrapers. We stayed at the Marriot Associa Hotel which occupies one of the towers, starting on the 15th floor. But below that is the JR Takashimaya Shopping centre, using up floors 1-11, plus 2 basement floors with supermarket and liquor floors!! Add to that, the access to the central Railway station, and a corridor through to the other side (BIC Camera and ESCA live there) and you start to realise how busy this place is. The Takashimaya Centre has a different category on each floor i.e. one floor for cosmetics, one for woman's clothing, one for men's, one for toys and so on, including Duty Free shops. Be warned - Credit Card damage imminent!!
Written September 19, 2015
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rosaHongKong_China
Hong Kong, China259 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2014 • Couples
It is a place for shopaholic. I would definitely stay in this station next time. You can buy everything you need and eat anything younlike. I love this place.
Written November 11, 2014
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Yuri S
Portland, OR143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2013 • Solo
The JR Central Towers top the Nagoya Train Station, making it the tallest train station in the world. Splendid views are afforded from the tops of both buildings. Closer to Earth, on the 14 th floor, you will find a restaurant plaza--usually quite busy. On the second floor there is a terrace with a wonderful view of the busy city, with skyscrapers reflecting views of the towers back to you. This terrace is sometimes decked with fragrant plants and flowers, transforming it into an aerial garden. The lower floors are department stores, the below ground is a massive shopping arcade.
Written July 5, 2013
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pekasu
Helsinki, Finland367 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Couples
If you're just stopping for a night or a couple in Nagoya I recommend to choose hotel from this "megacomplex" (eg. JR Gate Tower Hotel) because there are everything you need for a short stay.

Train, metro, bus and taxi stations, huge shopping centre, lots of restaurant (asian and western cuisine), cafes, helpful tourist information, all kind of entertainment etc.

And if you want to see Nagoya this is the place where you can take a train, bus, subway or taxi for your city explore.

Only minus is that some parts of this building complex are full of people in certain times in the morning and evening.
Written May 5, 2019
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ryanteo
Guangzhou, China7,796 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
The 2 towers house the well-known Takashimaya (department store and supermarket), many high end merchants, cafes and restaurants. It is also connected to JR train station and hotels (eg. JR Gate Tower Hotel, Marriot Hotel.) A great place to enjoy nice cuisines and great coffee.
Written June 7, 2018
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Maria T
Nagoya, Japan704 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Solo
Nagoya Station is huge. I like to pretend I’m good with directions but even I got lost at the start! If you’re arriving to Nagoya via train and are already inside the station, you’re going to want to walk towards the Sakura dori side exit (Sakura dori side is a long street that traverses Nagoya city centre from west to east, starting in front of Nagoya Station at a roundabout with a triangular spiral sculpture). Taiko Dori is in the opposite direction. You can also follow the signs for JR Takashimaya or Nagoya Marriot Associa Hotel (these usually have red icons which can be easier to follow), as both are different floors in the towers. Once you find yourself in the big open hall just in front of the exit, walk straight up to the doors and take the right hallway just before going outside (the sign says “JR Central Towers”). This hall is simply a row of elevators that will take you to the different floors of the JR Towers.

Floors 1-11 are the JR Takashimaya Shopping centre, 12-13 are restaurants, 15th is the Marriot Associa Hotel and the 51th is the observation deck. The rest are mostly offices.

In my opinion, the view may not be the best as there are taller buildings around it that kind of block the view in some places, but it’s free (compared to the Sky Promenade next door which costs 750 yen) and still worth a visit especially at night or sunset.
Written May 27, 2017
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Karl Wee
Singapore, Singapore155 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2014
The good: it's right in the middle of Nagoya, above the JR station, with convenient connection to all the places you want to go to in Nagoya. The JR Marriot is right on top and that makes it a nice place to stay, shop and travel around Nagoya.
Written September 27, 2015
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Nurikabe_12
New York City, NY765 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Couples
Nothing spectacular, it just happens to be part of the Mariott Hotel atop Nagoya Station. Notable here would be the metal sculpture at the roundabout in front.

Probably eclipsed by the Mode Gakuen Spiral Tower close by.
Written March 3, 2015
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