Nagoya
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most po ...
is Japan's fourth-largest city (after
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Notable buildings
The oldest skyscraper in the city is the International Center (''Kokusai Senta''), which was completed in 1984.
The tallest building in Nagoya is the 247-metre-tall (810 ft) Midland Square, which was completed in 2007. The city's second tallest building is the JR Central Office Tower that reaches 245 meter (804 ft) and was fully opened to the public in 2000.
The
Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers
is a 170-metre (558 ft), 36-story educational facility located in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. The building is home to three vocational schools: Nagoya Mode Gakuen, HAL Nagoya and Nagoya Isen.
It is one of the tallest buildings in Na ...
, completed in 2008, is noteworthy for its unusual spiral architectural structure, and has established itself as a recognisable landmark.
The tentatively named "Nagoya Station New Building" started construction in 2012 and is due to be completed in 2016.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks Nagoya's skyscrapers that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.
Under construction
The following list shows buildings that are under construction in Nagoya and are planned to rise at least 100 metres (328 ft). Any buildings that have been topped out but are not completed are also included.
Proposed
The following list shows proposed buildings in Nagoya that are planned to rise at least 100 metres (328 ft).
See also
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List of tallest structures in Japan
Japan has more than 270 high-rise buildings above . Unlike other Asian countries with skyscrapers exceeding in height, Japan's skyscrapers are relatively shorter. Construction is difficult due to the high cost of labor and construction mater ...
Nagoya
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most po ...