Kanayama Minami Building

The Kanayama Minami Building is a tall structure in Nagoya that rises 31 floors above ground with 4 basement levels below. It combines office spaces, retail shops, a hotel, an art museum, and parking facilities within a single complex.

Construction was completed in 1999 through a partnership between two major Japanese architecture firms. This collaboration produced a modern tower that united multiple functions under a single structure.

The building houses an art museum that mingles shopping and business with exhibitions, allowing visitors to encounter art while going about their day. This blend of commerce and culture creates a space where many different people naturally gather for various reasons.

The building is well served by public transportation in the Kanayama district and can be reached easily from various parts of the city. Its mix of shops, offices, hotel, and museum means visitors can handle multiple tasks and activities in one location.

The building brings together art exhibitions and everyday commerce in the same place, so visitors can see art while shopping or taking care of business. This arrangement makes it easy to mix a museum visit with other daily activities without leaving the complex.

Location: Nagoya

Inception: March 1999

Architects: Nikken Sekkei, Nihon Sekkei

Floors above the ground: 31

Floors below the ground: 4

Height: 134.5 m

Address: 愛知県名古屋市中区金山町一丁目1番1号

Website: https://nup.or.jp/outline/local/kanayama_minami

GPS coordinates: 35.14270,136.90000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00