Toyoko Inn Nagoya Sakae is part of Japan's largest budget business hotel chain, and it does what the chain does best: a clean, simple room at a fair price, with a free breakfast and a location close to the subway. It stands at 2-22-21 Higashi-Sakura in Naka Ward, about a six-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shin Sakae-machi Station, ten minutes from Exit 12 of Sakae Station and ten minutes from Takaoka Station on the Sakura-dori line. Rooms have a private unit bath, Wi-Fi and nightwear, and check-in is handled at a self-service kiosk. A free buffet breakfast is served in the morning, and there is a small multi-level car park for guests who arrive by car.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in the Sakae and Higashi-Sakura area, a few streets east of the main downtown shopping district, which keeps it quieter than the busiest blocks while still putting the subway within a short walk. Three stations are within roughly ten minutes on foot, so you can choose the line that suits your day: the Higashiyama line runs through Sakae and Fushimi to Nagoya Station, and the Sakura-dori line from Takaoka also reaches Nagoya Station directly.
Sakae's department stores, restaurants and bars are within walking distance, and Osu is a short subway ride away. From the station you can reach the castle, the museums and the Aonami Line for LEGOLAND Japan with a single transfer.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are compact, with a private unit bath, Wi-Fi, nightwear and the usual basic amenities, and there is a self-service check-in kiosk. Breakfast is the highlight for the price, a free buffet served from 6:30 to 9:00 in the morning. The hotel has a multi-level car park with room for 30 vehicles on a first-come basis at a nightly charge, with size limits for larger cars, so it is not a good choice if you are bringing a big vehicle.
Check-in is at 3:00 in the afternoon and check-out at 10:00 in the morning, which is earlier than most, so plan your last morning and use luggage storage if you need it.
Who it suits
Solo travelers, couples on a budget and anyone who plans to spend the day out and only needs a bed and a breakfast. It is also a sensible choice for a longer stay, because the money saved on the room can go toward food tours and day trips.
Things to know
Rooms are compact, and there is no restaurant, pool or spa, so it is not for travelers who want facilities. Book early for weekends and autumn, because budget hotels in the city fill quickly, and confirm the room type when you book if you need a twin or a larger bed.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Self check-in kiosk
- ✓Private unit bath
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Nightwear provided
- ✓Three subway stations within ten minutes
- ✓Small multi-level car park
- ✓Walk to Sakae
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes. The hotel serves a free buffet breakfast each morning from 6:30 to 9:00.
How far is the nearest subway?+
It is about a six-minute walk from Shin Sakae-machi Station Exit 1, ten minutes from Sakae Station Exit 12 and ten minutes from Takaoka Station. That gives you a choice of lines.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes. It has a multi-level car park for 30 vehicles on a first-come basis at a nightly charge. There are size limits for taller or heavier cars.
