There are two types of high-rise buildings directly connected to JR Nagoya Station: JR Central Towers and JR Gate Tower, which opened in 2017.
Also, the name of Takashimaya is different for each tower,
JR Central Towers: JR Nagoya Takashimaya
JR Gate Tower Mall: Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall
You can go back and forth between the two via a connecting passage!
This time, we will introduce JR Nagoya Takashimaya in JR Central Towers.
Now, to get to Takashimaya, go towards the Sakura-dori Exit of the concourse in front of the ticket gates, and you will see the escalators and the Golden Clock.
And on both sides of the Golden Clock, there is the Takashimaya entrance of JR Central Towers!
The Golden Clock is famous as a meeting place in Nagoya.
If you come from the Shinkansen, you will be on the Taiko-dori Exit side, so go straight towards the Sakura-dori Exit on the other side.
And, inside the Takashimaya building, there are places to sit in the rest area called Rose Patio, which is located near the center of the 3F to 9F floors.
■3F Cosmetics Floor
Comfort Level: ★★★☆☆
Approximately 30 single chairs, with tables.
The floor itself is not calm because it is crowded, but the chairs are comfortable to sit on.
【Revisited in August 2019】
Removed due to the 3F floor renovation work.
■4F Women's Clothing Floor
Comfort Level: ★★★☆☆
Approximately 40 single chairs, with tables.
Compared to the 3F, there is no backrest, so it is less comfortable to sit on, but the congestion is low.
【Revisited in August 2019】
Removed due to the 4F floor renovation work.
■5F Women's Clothing Floor
Comfort Level: ★★★☆☆
Approximately 40 single chairs, with tables.
There is a vending machine for cup drinks.
【Revisited in August 2019】
Temporarily downsized due to temporary operation, there were about 20 purple single chairs and tables. The chairs are of a unique shape that fits your waist, and they are comfortable to sit on. At the time of the survey, it was about 80% full.
■6F Women's Clothing Floor
Comfort Level: ★★★★☆
4-seater chairs x 10, single chairs.
The chairs are of a unique shape that fits your waist, and they are comfortable to sit on. It's open and spacious, so it's comfortable.
There is a vending machine for cup drinks.
【Revisited in August 2019】
It was changed to 5 4-seater tables and sofa types.
Although it is narrow because it is separated by partitions, there are many seats because there are also chairs around the support columns.
The congestion was low.
■7F Men's Clothing Floor
Comfort Level: ★★★★★
Single sofas x 30, 3-seater sofas x 4.
The leather sofas have backrests, so they have a luxurious feel. Very comfortable to sit on and very comfortable.
The most recommended place to take a break at Nagoya Takashimaya.
Cup drink vending machines and magazines are available.
【Revisited in August 2019】
It was changed to 12 2-seater tables.
The congestion is low, so you can take a break and relax.
■8F Children's Clothing and Toys
Comfort Level: ★★☆☆☆
Flat waist cushions for about 40 people.
There is a kids' corner nearby. Not very comfortable to sit on.
【Revisited in August 2019】
It was converted into an event space and temporarily removed.
■9F Living
Comfort Level: ★★★☆☆
2-seater wooden tables x 12.
The interior is nice, but the seats are hard.
There are vending machines for children's packs.
It may be crowded because people flow from the event hall on the 10th floor.
【Revisited in August 2019】
It hasn't changed since March 2018!
The Rose Patio has a different atmosphere on each floor, and the types of seats and congestion also differ.
In addition, eating and drinking is prohibited on all floors. (※However, this does not include rest areas with vending machines.)
Rose Patio is close to Nagoya Station, but has a large number of seats, making it a recommended place to take a break while shopping and as a meeting place in Nagoya.
It was Nagoya's top recommendation for a break space at the time of the 2018 survey, but it has been downsized due to renovation work and temporary operation of tenants.
However, it would be convenient to remember it when using Takashimaya for sightseeing or business trips in Nagoya.
Also, there is a "Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall Rose Terrace rest area" in the neighboring tower, so please stop by as well!
Why not use it as a place to sit and rest while shopping at Nagoya Takashimaya?