LEGOLAND Japan Hotel Review (Nagoya): Is It Worth It?
Last Updated on August 10, 2026 by Kay
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When we visited LEGOLAND Japan in Nagoya with our six-year-old daughter, we decided to stay at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel. My friend had stayed there with her daughter when her kid was 5 years old and she had a blast, so she highly recommended it.
My daughter has been really into NINJAGO lately, so naturally, we booked a NINJAGO-themed room. She was SO excited about staying here, and after our stay, she said the hotel was a 100/5!
As for me and my husband… Well, let’s just say that the hotel stay made our daughter very happy, and for us, that’s all that matters.
The room itself was fine, and the beds were fairly standard, but the hotel has a lot of little details and activities that make it really fun for kids. There are indoor and outdoor play areas, a Water Play Area, LEGO workshops, and even a little treasure hunt inside the room.
The location is also extremely convenient since LEGOLAND Japan is literally less than a one-minute walk away.
We stayed here after spending the day at LEGOLAND Japan, which worked out really well because we were exhausted and didn’t have to worry about taking a train somewhere afterwards. However, I can also see the benefit of staying the night before your visit since it would definitely get kids excited about going to the park the next day.
In this article, I’ll share what our NINJAGO room was like, the hotel’s facilities and restaurants, what my daughter thought, and whether I think the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel is actually worth staying at for kids, and for adults without kiddos.
Where Is the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel?
The LEGOLAND Japan Hotel is located directly outside LEGOLAND Japan in Nagoya.
And when I say directly outside, I mean it. You can walk from the park entrance to the hotel in under a minute.
This was one of my favorite things about staying here because we stayed on the same day that we visited. After spending the entire day walking around LEGOLAND Japan, it was so nice to simply walk over to the hotel instead of getting on a train. (And I know my kid was happy about that, too!)
Depending on the room you choose, you may also be able to see LEGOLAND Japan from your window. We chose a park view room so from ours, we could see parts of the park as well as the entrance.
We could also see Maker’s Pier, which is right next to the hotel and has several restaurants, shops, and activities for kids. I’ll cover this more later.
Although we stayed in a NINJAGO room, the hotel has several different themed floors:
NINJAGO
Pirate
Adventure
Kingdom
LEGO Friends
Naturally, I would choose whichever theme your child likes the most. (For us, NINJAGO was an easy decision.) Of course, the more popular the theme, the more expensive the room. For instance, we noticed that Pirate rooms were cheaper than the NINJAGO rooms.
We checked in a little bit before 5 PM, and surprisingly, we didn’t have to wait as there was no one else checking in at the same time.
Even if we did have to wait, there was a small area where guests could play with LEGO blocks. We ended up using this area several times during our stay.
Note that you need to take your shoes off if you want to go inside, and children ages 0 to 3 are not allowed in here.
Our NINJAGO Room at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel
I was really impressed with how much effort had gone into the NINJAGO theming, which greets you right after you get off the elevator. Our floor had NINJAGO characters and bamboo covering the hallway walls, themed carpet, framed pictures, and even LEGO-style lanterns.
Naturally, my daughter loved all of this. She was so excited that she was practically bouncing off the walls. She noticed so many tiny details in the hallway and the room that I had completely overlooked.
We stayed in the NINJAGO Premium Room with the park view, and the whole family was really impressed with the decor of the room.
The room itself had a large NINJAGO mural around the main bed, as well as a huge red LEGO-style decoration above the headboard.
There were also several LEGO models around the room, as well as fun things for kids to do, like this little ball and maze game.
The theming is definitely the main reason to stay at this hotel. If you took all of the LEGO decorations away, I don’t think the room itself would be anything particularly special, but for a kid who loves NINJAGO, it was everything she dreamed of and more.
Right at the entrance of the room, kids have their own little sleeping area with bunk beds, a television, LEGO bricks, and more NINJAGO decorations.
My daughter loved this part of the room and immediately declared that it was her “area”, especially since there was a huge picture of Lloyd here (her favorite character).
There was a bin of Duplo bricks as well as a panel where she could make her own creations, which she took advantage of during our stay. Right above this was a television, which played LEGO shows (like NINJAGO, of course).
One thing to note is that there are age restrictions for the bunk beds. The upper bunk is for children ages six and up, while the lower bunk is for children ages two and up.
My daughter didn’t want to sleep alone, so my husband kindly offered to sleep in the bottom bunk for the night. He said the mattress was quite hard and “cheap”. The pillow was also very thin. My daughter, however, had absolutely no complaints about the bed, but she did get a little scared sleeping on the top bunk and said she had a “scary dream”. But this didn’t ruin her experience at the hotel or anything.
In terms of the bed in the main room, it was fine and felt like a fairly standard hotel bed. I didn’t find it uncomfortable, but there wasn’t anything particularly memorable about it either.
The pillows were also quite basic. Again, they weren’t uncomfortable, but they didn’t really feel like hotel-quality pillows to me.
There were also long decorative pillows on the bed, which I really dislike. I understand why hotels use these because they look nice in photos, but personally, I find decorative hotel pillows a little gross because I’m always wondering how often they’re actually washed. (Probably never.)
I immediately moved ours out of the way.
The NINJAGO Treasure Box
One of my daughter’s favorite things in the room was the treasure box, which is near the bunk bed.
In order to open the treasure box, guests need to answer several questions on a quiz sheet to get the combination. Our NINJAGO quiz was called Brave Master of Spinjitzu.
Some of the answers could be found inside the room, such as what color Lloyd’s clothing was and what Master Wu was holding, while other questions encouraged kids to explore the hotel.
For example, one asked which floor the hotel shop was on, while another had children look around the elevator area. It was pretty quick and easy to answer, which I definitely appreciated!
Once my daughter had all the answers, she entered the numbers into the treasure box and her prize was a small NINJAGO LEGO kit as well as a TECHNIC kit!
I thought this was such a great bonus in the room, and my daughter was beyond thrilled.
What Is Inside the NINJAGO Room?
If you’re wondering what else is inside the NINJAGO room, I’ve got you covered.
A small refrigerator:
A safe, bottled water, a kettle, cups, an ice bucket:
LEGOLAND Japan Resort branded cocoa and coffee:
A small open closet with plenty of hangers, a luggage rack, and slippers:
Adult and children’s yukata/nightwear:
I really liked the yukata for kids, I felt like it really completed the NINJAGO theme!
There was also a fairly long desk with a chair.
I do think the room could have used another proper chair or even a small couch in the main sleeping area, especially since this hotel is mainly meant for families. There was only one comfortable chair beside the bed, so if all three of us wanted to sit somewhere without sitting on the bed, there wasn’t really enough space. The table was also tiny, too.
This is a pretty minor complaint, but I found it a little strange considering the rooms are designed for families.
The hotel also has quite a few items for families that you can request if needed.
When we stayed, available items included things such as:
Baby bath
Potty seat
Diaper pail
Bed guard
Waterproof bed pad
Shoe dryer
Memory foam pillow
Thermometer
Phone charger
Clothes iron
Some items need to be picked up at the front desk, while others can be delivered to your room.
And here is the view from our Ninjago Premium Park View room:
The view was more of a building than a park, which was a little disappointing, but I did like seeing the ships in the distance.
Look Inside the Bathroom
The bathroom was quite spacious and had a Western-style bathtub and shower.
I liked the NINJAGO decor on the shower curtains, but I forgot how much I dislike using shower curtains (living in Japan has spoiled me!).
There was also a little step stool for younger children like toddlers, which I always appreciate because it makes brushing teeth and washing hands much easier.
The hotel provided regular toothbrushes and toothpaste kits as well as a separate kids’ kit, facial cleansing products, and LEGOLAND-branded hand cream. This was my first time encountering hand cream at a hotel, and I appreciated it because my hands always feel so dry.
Was the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel Room Quiet?
We could hear people talking and walking through the hallway.
Thankfully, nobody was doing this at some ungodly hour, so it didn’t really bother us when we were trying to sleep. We couldn’t hear people in the rooms beside us.
That said, I have no idea whether anyone was actually staying in those rooms, so I can’t say for certain how good the soundproofing is between rooms.
Kids’ Play Areas
There is a large indoor play area on the second floor of the hotel right outside of the Bricks Family Restaurant, which has large LEGO-themed climbing structures where kids can climb around, as well as a separate area that seems better suited for younger children.
My daughter naturally loved playing here, and thankfully there is some seating for adults.
There is also a small LEGO Friends and Duplo play area on this floor for children as well:
When we stayed, the Kids’ Play Area was open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and again from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, so kids have a lot of time to go wild!
I liked that it was open in the morning because if your child wakes up early, you can bring them here before heading out for the day.
There is also a small Game Room on this floor with capsule toy machines, colorful seats, and a television playing LEGO content.
We didn’t spend much time here because it was a little boring, and there were other things my daughter wanted to do more.
There is an outdoor play area as well that’s connected to the Bricks Family Restaurant, which has climbing equipment, tunnels, and a large slide.
I was pleasantly surprised by how many different things there were for kids to do at this hotel. They definitely have designed it to be super family-friendly.
I don’t think you necessarily need to spend an entire day at the hotel, but I recommend giving your family a little time to explore rather than arriving late, sleeping, and leaving first thing in the morning.
Creative Workshop
The hotel has a Creative Workshop in the lobby where children can participate in LEGO-building activities for an additional fee.
When we visited, there was a display in the window showing the LEGO model being made that day, which is pictured above. My daughter didn’t want to make anything available that day (which is a bit surprising because she likes manta rays) so we passed. (I also thought it was a bit expensive for what it was…)
Water Play Area
Another big perk of staying at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel is the Water Play Area, which is completely free to use (although reservations are required).
This is a shallow indoor pool specifically for children rather than a normal swimming pool, with large floating LEGO-style bricks in the water, as well as a small slide and other water-play features.
You have to apply online to use the Water Play Area during a specific time slot, and there are limited spots. You also only get 30 minutes in the pool.
Reservations open at 12:00 PM (noon) on the day of your stay. Make sure to make the reservation using the same name as your hotel booking. You need one reservation per hotel room, so if your family has booked two rooms, you need to reserve two slots.
The entrance for the pool is located in the lobby, as pictured below.
We wore our bathing suits there because there is really no time to change; the countdown starts when you get into the pool! I was wearing a rashguard and swim leggings while my daughter had a rashguard as well. I also recommend wearing sandals. You can wear a dress or shirt on top of your swimsuit as well and just take it off in the locker room. However, the lockers don’t lock, so don’t leave any valuables there. (I had my phone in a waterproof case.)
Also, bring a swim cap for your child because there are no hair dryers in the locker room.
Guests are required to arrive ten minutes before their session starts and must line up in front of the sign below.
When we were let inside, we were given towels and told to take off our shoes outside the locker room, and then carry the shoes inside, which is easier said than done when you have a bunch of things to hold! It was a little chaotic with everyone entering at the same time.
Once in the pool area, we were given an explanation of how it worked in Japanese. We were not allowed to go in the pool until we showered, so don’t jump in until you’re told it’s allowed. (If you don’t understand Japanese, just do what the locals are doing.)
There are also chairs around the pool, so parents can sit while their kids play, but seating is limited, so try to be fast if you want a seat for your towels, etc.
My daughter had a blast here, but I imagine it would be boring for children over age eight or nine, especially since the water isn’t that deep. The water slide is very small, probably best for kids up to age six, and although my daughter enjoyed playing with the foam LEGO blocks in the water, I started to get bored real fast. Despite this, I thought 30 minutes was not enough time for kids, especially since we left 5 minutes early so we could beat the rush to the changing room.
As you might already tell, I was not a fan of the changing room.
It was too small, and the floor was covered in water because there wasn’t really anywhere good to change. No proper changing stalls and no benches.
In the end, we changed inside one of the two shower stalls, and even then we barely made it out on time. Many people just left the changing room sopping wet and headed back to their room to change. (The floor was a disaster!) Someone also forgot something and walked back into the changing room in their shoes, which I found gross.
Considering this is a hotel specifically aimed at families with young children, I was quite surprised by how bad the changing facilities were.
The Water Play Area itself was fun for our daughter, but I really think they need to improve the changing room and perhaps give a slightly longer time slot, like 45 minutes.
One useful thing to note is that the hotel shop in the lobby sells children’s swimsuits and rash guards, so you can buy one there if you forget to bring swimwear.
Restaurants at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel
There are two main restaurants at the hotel: Bricks Family Restaurant and Skyline Bar.
When we stayed, Bricks Family Restaurant served breakfast and dinner, while Skyline Bar was open in the evening.
Room service was also available during dinner hours.
These restaurants close rather early at around 8 or 9 PM, depending on the season, so make sure you go early, as the last order is usually 30 minutes before closing.
Skyline Bar
We ate dinner at Skyline Bar and made a reservation, but we didn’t really need it.
Despite the name, Skyline Bar is very family-friendly and LEGO-themed.
I ordered a dinner course with pizza, soup, and dessert and shared it with my family. The pizza topped with meatballs and rosemary was surprisingly really, really good. I would definitely order it again!
My husband had the calamari appetizer and he liked it as well:
There are also alcoholic drinks for adults. I had their signature Skyline cocktail, which took some time to make but was worth the wait. I would have gladly had another!
The tiramisu dessert and coffee were yummy as well:
I had no complaints, and I would gladly dine here again!
It was really nice not having to leave the hotel after spending the entire day at LEGOLAND, and I’m glad I didn’t listen to the negative Google Map reviews about this restaurant.
However, Maker’s Pier is right outside, so there are plenty of alternatives if you don’t want to eat at the hotel. Note that the restaurants there close early as well.
Bricks Family Restaurant
Bricks Family Restaurant is the hotel’s main family restaurant, which is extremely colorful and LEGO-themed.
When we stayed, dinner involved ordering a main dish along with access to a mini buffet, and there were kids plates as well. There was also a scheduled character greeting at 6:00 PM on the day we visited, where guests could also get their photo taken alongside the character.
I recommend checking the schedule if your child wants to meet a character because this could change depending on the day. We didn’t dine there for dinner, but we did for breakfast as we had a breakfast buffet included in our stay, which was at Bricks Family Restaurant.
There was actually a pretty good selection when we visited and included both Japanese and Western-style options, as well as plenty of food that kids would eat.
They had eggs Benedict, which was a nice surprise (it was super bland, though):
My daughter chose the kind of random breakfast combination that kids always seem to come up with: salmon, fried chicken, fries, shumai, pasta, corn, bread, and pudding.
There were several different Japanese baby food pouches available, including ones labelled for babies around seven months, twelve months, and fourteen months. If you’re travelling with a baby, this is really convenient because you don’t have to worry about bringing breakfast for them.
That being said, don’t have too high expectations for the food here. The taste is a little below average. Not terrible but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here again.
The Hotel Shop
There is a shop on the first floor selling LEGO sets, toys, clothing, and other LEGOLAND merchandise. It isn’t nearly as large as BIG SHOP inside LEGOLAND Japan, but there was still a decent selection.
I noticed they even had the sword my daughter got when we visited the park, so definitely stop by here if you’re staying at the hotel before your visit to LEGOLAND Japan in case your kiddo wants some fun accessories to make their trip extra special.
They also sell practical items for kids, including swimsuits if you accidentally forget theirs.
Maker’s Pier
Maker’s Pier is located right beside the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel.
There are several restaurants here, so you definitely don’t have to eat at the hotel.
When we walked around, we saw places such as Gottie’s Beef, which serves steak, wagyu, and hamburg steak.
There are also several kid-friendly shops and activities. For instance, there was a Sylvanian Families shop as well as a workshop where children could decorate an outfit for a Sylvanian Families figure.
We also saw a small animal experience, a playground, and a haunted-house attraction.
We didn’t try all of these, but it’s good to know that there are other things nearby if you have some extra time.
Should You Stay Before or After Visiting LEGOLAND Japan?
We stayed at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel after visiting the park. This was because we wanted to visit the SCMaglev and Railway Park, which is within walking distance of LEGOLAND, but it is closed on Tuesdays (one of the days we were in Nagoya), so we decided to go to LEGOLAND Japan on Tuesday and then the Railway Park the next morning.
Ideally, we would have liked to go to the Railway Park first, stay the night at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel, and then go to LEGOLAND Japan in the morning. But it worked out in the end because after a day of LEGOLAND, we were exhausted and so happy to crash at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel.
However, staying the night before also has its advantages. I imagine that waking up in a LEGO-themed room and then walking straight to LEGOLAND would get kids extremely excited.
Hotel guests can also receive a voucher that allows them to use either Splash Pad or Water Maze II without making the normal reservation. The voucher is used the day after your hotel stay, so this is another reason why staying the night before your park visit might make sense.
Note that is no official early entry to LEGOLAND Japan for hotel guests, though, so I wouldn’t choose the hotel specifically for that.
Is the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel Worth It?
So, would I recommend staying at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel?
If you’re a parent and your child loves LEGO, absolutely yes.
My husband and I wouldn’t stay here if we weren’t travelling with our daughter, and I wouldn’t book it if you’re expecting a luxurious hotel experience.
The main reason to stay here is for your child.
My daughter loved the NINJAGO room, the bunk bed, the treasure hunt, the play areas, the LEGO everywhere, and basically the entire experience. (I mean, she rated it 100 out of 5!) When we checked out, she was very upset and asked if we could stay at the hotel again.
I also really appreciated being able to walk one minute from LEGOLAND Japan to the hotel after a long day at the park. (I wrote in detail about our day at LEGOLAND Japan so make sure to give it a read so you know what to expect!)
So although there are nicer hotels out there from an adult perspective, I think the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel is worth staying at at least once if your child is excited about LEGO and you’re already planning a visit to LEGOLAND Japan.
And if your child is anything like mine, the hotel may end up being almost as exciting as the park itself.
As for those who don’t have kids, it might be fun to stay at the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel for the novelty, but otherwise, I would skip it.
If you think your child would love staying here as much as mine did, you can check current prices and availability for the LEGOLAND Japan Hotel here.