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Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden is a luxury boutique hotel in Inuyama, Japan. It stands beside the national treasure Jo-an tea house and within view of Inuyama Castle. The address is 103-1 Kitakoken in Aichi Prefecture. The hotel has 156 rooms and a natural onsen with indoor and open-air baths. Guests also have Indigo Home Kitchen Yamateras, Bar Yoyama, and a 24-hour fitness center. The Kiso River is nearby, while Nagoya is about 25 kilometres away. This is a strong choice for Japanese culture, hot-spring bathing, and access to a well-kept castle town.

Rooms

  • 156 156

Hotel Style

  • Relaxed Relaxed

Leisure

  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden

Premium Room
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Premium Room

377 ft2
From 172 USD

The Premium Room is designed for comfort and relaxation. It measures 35 square meters, providing guests with ample space to move around. A bed is...

Standard River View Room
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Standard River View Room

377 ft2
From 172 USD

The Standard River View Room is a cozy and relaxing space. It measures 35 square meters and has one king bed or two twin beds....

Standard Castle View Room
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Standard Castle View Room

0 ft2
From 177 USD

The Standard Castle View Room is a cozy and comfortable space for relaxing. It measures 35 square meters, providing guests with ample space to move...

Standard Room
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Standard Room

377 ft2
From 179 USD

The Standard Room offers a cozy and practical space designed for comfort and relaxation. It measures 35 square meters, providing guests with ample space to...

Standard Tea House View Room
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Standard Tea House View Room

377 ft2
From 191 USD

The Standard Tea House View Room is a peaceful space made for comfort. It measures 35 square meters, providing ample space for movement. A soft...

Garden View Suite
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Garden View Suite

549 ft2
From 238 USD

The Garden View Suite is a calm and comfortable space with 51 square meters. It is located on the ground floor, making it easily accessible...

River View Suite
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River View Suite

549 ft2
From 261 USD

The River View Suite is a relaxing space with 51 square meters of comfort. It has a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy fresh air...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

753 ft2
From 448 USD

The 1 Bedroom Suite is a spacious and relaxing place to stay. It is seventy square meters, giving plenty of room to move around. The...

Corner Castle View Suite
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Corner Castle View Suite

549 ft2
From 453 USD

The Corner Castle View Suite offers 51 square meters of space, providing a comfortable and relaxing environment. It is a corner room, so it receives...

Inuyama is a small riverside city. It is known for Inuyama Castle, the Kiso River, Urakuen Garden, and the historic Jo-an tea house. Hotel Indigo reflects these sights through color, local art, and stories from the area. The result feels modern rather than dated. It also points to the city's festivals, crafts, and close link with the river.

The hotel stands close to the center of Inuyama. It is about a ten-minute walk from Inuyama-Yuen Station. Nagoya can be reached by rail. Guests can therefore pair the quiet castle town with a larger city trip. The hotel also works well as a first or final stop in Aichi Prefecture.

Inuyama Castle is one of Japan's national treasures and a defining part of the outlook from selected rooms and public spaces. Built above the Kiso River, the castle gives the surrounding district a strong visual identity. Seasonal color, morning mist, and evening light change the view throughout the year.

Urakuen Garden adds another layer of history. The grounds contain Jo-an, a tea house from the seventeenth century. It is also a national treasure. Its symbolic windows and careful scale shaped the guest-room design. Garden paths and mature trees form a quiet contrast to the nearby castle town.

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden has 156 guest rooms across standard, premium, and suite categories. Standard rooms measure about 35 square metres and offer either one king bed or two twin beds. Suites range from approximately 51 to 70 square metres, with the largest one-bedroom layout adding clear separation between sleeping and living areas.

Room interiors use local references with a light, graphic touch. Patterns recall the windows of Jo-an and the mechanical karakuri puppets associated with the Inuyama Festival. Artwork suggests the Kiso River, castle silhouettes, and neighborhood scenes. Large windows frame castle, river, garden, or tea-house views in selected categories.

Everyday amenities include a coffee maker, tea facilities, minibar, smart television, Bluetooth speaker, safe, work area, air conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, and luxury linen. Connecting rooms and rollaway beds are available on request in eligible categories. Accessible rooms and routes support guests with reduced mobility.

Hakutei no Yu is the only natural hot spring in Inuyama and one of the hotel's strongest reasons to stay. The clear, odorless, alkaline water has a pH of approximately 8.5 and is valued for its gentle feel on the skin. Both indoor baths and open-air baths allow guests to experience the onsen in different weather and seasons.

The bathing areas take visual cues from the Kiso River. Tile patterns, texture, and flowing lines create a sense of movement, while the open-air section introduces fresh air and changing light. A dry sauna complements the baths and gives the wellness experience a traditional rhythm: wash, bathe, cool down, and rest.

Guests should follow Japanese onsen etiquette and review the hotel's current guidance before entering. The facility is a meaningful part of the local experience, not simply a conventional spa pool. It offers a calm transition after visiting the castle, walking through the town, or travelling from Nagoya.

Indigo Home Kitchen Yamateras is the hotel's all-day restaurant. Its menus use seasonal ingredients and culinary references from Inuyama and the wider Aichi region. The dining room is bright and contemporary, with views and design details that maintain the connection to the neighborhood.

Breakfast combines a choice of main dish with a semi-buffet of sides, drinks, pastries, and baked goods. Japanese selections allow guests to begin with local flavors, while Western options provide flexibility for an international stay. Seasonal lunch, afternoon tea, and sweets programs add variety at other points in the day.

The kitchen uses familiar food with a modern Hotel Indigo style. The restaurant is useful on an arrival evening. Local ideas also keep it tied to Inuyama. It does not feel like a standard city hotel dining room.

Bar Yoyama draws from the Inuyama Festival, Jo-an, and local food. Craft cocktails give familiar Japanese flavors a modern form. The atmosphere is quiet enough for conversation. The bar suits a drink after dinner or a slow end to a day of touring.

Local stories continue in the glassware, service, and room details. The lounge also welcomes guests who prefer a drink without alcohol. It is a calm place to plan the next day or look back toward the garden and castle.

The 24-hour fitness center allows guests to train before breakfast or after returning from Inuyama. Equipment covers cardio and strength needs, while the natural onsen provides a restorative counterpart. Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, room service, on-site parking, and electric-vehicle charging support the practical side of the stay.

The hotel is smoke-free and welcomes pets under its current policy. A front desk operating around the clock helps with transport, local orientation, and neighborhood recommendations. These services are especially useful for international visitors navigating rail schedules or planning onward travel through Aichi.

Inuyama Castle, Jo-an, Urakuen Garden, and the Kiso River are the essential nearby sights. The historic castle town below the fortress contains traditional streets, food stalls, shops, and festival culture. A walk through this district gives useful context to the motifs found inside the hotel.

The Inuyama Festival is known for its tall floats and karakuri puppet performances. Even outside the festival period, these traditions influence local museums, crafts, and the hotel's design. River activities and seasonal scenery broaden the appeal for travellers spending more than one night.

Nagoya offers major museums, shops, dining, and transport links within reach. Inuyama is a quieter base with access to the city. This makes the hotel useful for a two-center trip in central Japan.

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden suits guests who want more than a standard luxury hotel near Nagoya. The 156-room property has castle and garden views. It also offers a national-treasure tea house, natural alkaline onsen, local dining, and modern design.

Its best features belong to this place. Guests can wake near Inuyama Castle and explore the river town. They can then return to indoor or open-air hot-spring baths. Seasonal local food completes the day. This mix makes it one of the most unique luxury hotels in Aichi Prefecture.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The beautiful Urakuen Gardens sit right by the hotel and near Inuyama Castle. It offers calm views of the castle and other key attractions.

The Indigo Home Kitchen Yamateras is famous for its strawberry cake buffets. You can also enjoy breakfast with views of the castle.

Relax at Hakutei-no-Yu, Inuyama’s crystal-clear hot spring. Enjoy open-air baths and saunas for a truly relaxing experience.

Location of HOTEL INDIGO INUYAMA BY IHG

103-1 KITAKOKEN INUYAMA NAGOYA 484-0082 JP JAPAN

Weather at Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden

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What to Know About Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden

Is Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, but only designated pet-friendly rooms accept dogs. The policy allows one small dog weighing under nine kilograms per room, with a nightly fee of JPY 15,000. Because these rooms are limited and separate conditions apply, the dog's stay must be arranged and confirmed before arrival.

Does Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden have parking and EV charging?

Yes. The hotel has 190 parking spaces, with parking included for hotel users. Two electric-vehicle charging spaces are available to overnight guests for JPY 1,500 per night, covering 15:00 until 11:00 the following day. Charging capacity is limited, so advance confirmation is sensible.

Can guests wear yukata and slippers in the restaurant at Hotel Indigo Inuyama?

No. The guest-room yukata, haori jackets, slippers and wooden sandals may not be worn inside Yamateras. Guests should change into regular clothing and footwear before dining. This distinction matters because the hotel's Japanese-style lounge wear is appropriate for the onsen area but not for its main restaurant.

What are the restaurant hours at Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden?

Breakfast at Yamateras runs from 07:00 to 11:00, with last entry at 10:30. Lunch begins at 11:30 and dinner operates from 17:30 to 22:00, with last dinner orders at 21:00. Advance reservations are advisable, particularly for dinner and busy weekends.

What food is served at Indigo Home Kitchen Yamateras?

Yamateras serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with seasonal ingredients from Aichi and Gifu. Breakfast combines Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, rice, red-miso soup and local Inuyama yam with pastries and cooked-to-order choices. Lunch and dinner add Japanese and Western influences through set courses and à la carte menus.

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