Setre Makes Its Debut in the Tokai Region with an Experiential Hotel That Weaves Together Local Resources “Setre Canal Nagoya” Opens June 18

Holonic Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Ichiro Nagata), which operates community hotels primarily in the Kansai region, will open “Setre Canal Nagoya,” its first hotel in the Tokai region, on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

To date, Setre has valued the “unique character of each region,” engaging with local producers, culture, and traditions to curate regional resources and showcase their appeal through the hotel as a stage. The brand offers stays that go beyond mere accommodation, providing guests with opportunities to experience the local culture, people, and nature, and to discover new perspectives.The setting for this new venture is the Nakagawa Canal, which has long supported Nagoya’s development.

Under the concept of “A Stay That Weaves the Future from the Nakagawa Canal,” the hotel will transform ingredients from the Tokai region, the bounty of the forest, plants, art, and human craftsmanship into a unique guest experience. We aim to create a new experiential hotel where the hotel itself becomes the destination of the journey.

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■A Stay That Weaves the Future from the Nakagawa Canal

The Nakagawa Canal once supported logistics and industry, watching over the city’s growth. This hotel was created with the aim that time spent alongside these waters will inspire guests to reflect on the future of the local community, society, and the planet.Water, greenery, a gentle breeze, and shifting light. While spending time here—in harmony with nature despite being in the city—you’ll gently come to appreciate the charm of this land and its relationship with the environment. This is not merely a place to stay; it is a hub where the past and the future, the ordinary and the extraordinary, intersect to weave a new way of life.

■ Experiences That Let You Feel the Tokai Region Through Your Stay

01｜“Dinner”: Reimagining Nagoya’s Cuisine Through Fire and Temperature

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The restaurants at Setre Canal Nagoya do not aim to simply recreate local cuisine.

The themes are “heat sources,” “temperature ranges,” and “aromas.”

From the high temperatures of charcoal fire—approximately 1,000 degrees—to the cold temperatures of liquid nitrogen at minus 196 degrees, the restaurant expresses these temperature changes within a single course, offering a form of counter gastronomy that reinterprets ingredients from the Tokai and Aichi regions in a new context.At the counter seats surrounding the open kitchen, guests can experience the live atmosphere of the dishes being prepared while feeling the aroma and heat rising from the charcoal bed up close.

We offer a menu designed to stimulate all five senses, featuring performances such as the preparation and serving of Nagoya Cochin right before your eyes, as well as a tasting comparison of Genji Wagyu prepared using different temperature ranges and cooking methods.

We reinterpret the culinary culture and memories of the Tokai region through cooking techniques, temperature, aroma, and dialogue with our chefs, delivering a dining experience unique to this venue.

02｜A Concept Room Produced by garage Where You Can Experience “Living with Plants”

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On the hotel’s first floor, we have established concept rooms in collaboration with Garage Co., Ltd.—the company behind the green and interior design shops “garage,” “Rust,” and “noni,” based in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture—to create special guest spaces themed around water and greenery.

Within “NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS,” an iconic facility of the Nakagawa Canal Revitalization Project, we have created a special guest space centered on the themes of waterfront and greenery.

As guests step from the entrance into the guest room area, they are greeted by dynamic plant arrangements and natural materials, with the vitality and light emanating from the plants lending a rich character to the space.

The guest rooms consist of a total of six rooms—two each reflecting the distinct worlds of the three brands: garage, Rust, and noni.

These spaces allow guests to experience the value of “living with plants” through the vegetation and interior design.

Alongside the serene scenery of the Nakagawa Canal, you can enjoy a time to quietly unwind both mind and body.

03｜Art Connects People and the Community

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Works by artist Tomoko Nakasone are displayed throughout Setre Canal Nagoya.

Taking the traditional Finnish decoration “Himmeli” as her starting point, she creates works using natural materials such as rye she has grown herself, carefully weaving together the cycles of nature, human activities, and the relationship with the space.

Placed in the entrance, at the restaurant entrance, and along the staircase leading to the lounge, these works interact with the changing light and waterfront views throughout the day to create a scene unique to this location.

This deeply resonates with Setre’s philosophy of coexistence with local culture and nature, offering visitors new insights.

04｜Furniture by Hida Sangyo: Connecting the Forest to the Future

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At Setre Canal Nagoya, we have incorporated furniture from “Hida Sangyo,” a furniture manufacturer headquartered in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, into the lounges and some of the guest rooms throughout the facility.

The tranquil Nakagawa Canal stretches out beyond the windows. We have imbued this waterfront—which once supported the city’s development as a route for transporting timber—with a single aspiration.

That is, the items we select and use in this place will contribute to the future of our rich forests.

Founded in 1920, Hida Sangyo is a woodworking furniture manufacturer that has been working with wood for over 100 years. While carrying on the craftsmanship of Hida’s master artisans, the company views wood not merely as a material, but as a living entity with its own unique character, and creates furniture based on this philosophy.

One of Hida Sangyo’s signature techniques is “bentwood.” This technique involves heating wood with steam to shape it into beautiful curves without damaging the fibers, achieving both high strength and comfortable seating.

Furthermore, we have continued to practice manufacturing that makes full use of resources without waste—for example, by utilizing beech wood, which was once shunned as a furniture material, and by embracing the knots and grain patterns as unique characteristics created by nature.

“If a tree has taken 100 years to grow, let’s turn it into furniture that will be cherished for another 100 years.”

This philosophy of Hida Sangyo deeply resonates with Setre’s approach of passing on the value of local resources to future generations.

The supple curves that cradle your body and the warmth of the wood you feel when you sit in a chair in the lounge or guest rooms—behind this comfort lies the skill and passion of artisans who protect the forest and make the most of the wood.

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05｜A Sauna Crafted from “Umi no Mori” Timber That Evokes the Forests of Aichi

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The bath area at Setre Canal Nagoya features a sauna made from thinned timber sourced from “Kaijo no Mori” in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture.

The interior of the sauna is designed with the gentle “waves” of the Nakagawa Canal as its motif, and the wavy grooves carved into the wood take on different expressions depending on the location. These delicate textures evoke the warmth of the wood and the gentle rhythms of nature, creating a sense of comfort as if you were right in the middle of a forest.

Warm your body in the sauna, then feel the breeze in the semi-outdoor bathing area or on the terrace.

This experience is more than just relaxation; it also provides an opportunity to reflect on your connection to the local forests and natural environment. Feel the breath of the forest while right in the heart of the city.

Enjoy a “rejuvenating experience” unique to Setre Canal Nagoya.

06｜A New Accommodation Experience: Finding Balance in the City

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At Setre Canal Nagoya, we offer a stay that allows you to harmonize with nature even while in the city. We feature an all-inclusive style and a lounge where you can enjoy drinks and light meals with ties to Aichi and the Tokai region.

During your stay, you’ll be free from the stress of “what to choose” and can simply savor the moment itself.

In addition, we feature a sauna, a semi-outdoor bath, and “Mio Terrace.”

Feel the breeze from the water and sense the Shinkansen passing right before your eyes.

Surrounded by the flickering flames of a bonfire and the shadows of the trees, simply sit, gaze, and converse.

These seemingly casual moments will gradually transform into a time to reconnect with yourself.

Although within walking distance of Nagoya Station, the property offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, creating a new waterside retreat where you can rejuvenate both body and mind.

■Facility and Space Features

Guest Rooms

All 24 rooms overlook the Nakagawa Canal, whose scenery changes with the seasons and the passing of time. We offer double rooms, twin rooms, superior rooms, and concept rooms. Designed for you to take off your shoes and relax, with interiors that highlight the warmth of wood, these spaces provide a time to unwind between the city and nature.

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In the lounge, exclusive to guests, you can enjoy self-service drinks and light snacks. Surrounded by furniture from Hida Sangyo—which carries on a 100-year-old tradition of bentwood craftsmanship—you can spend your time as you please, enjoying art exhibitions that showcase the art of furniture-making, experiencing the scents of natural aromas, and relaxing with books and board games.

Restaurant｜Restaurant

Savor every nuance—from the aromas and temperatures to the changing textures. Dishes prepared right before your eyes and the natural flow of conversation create a truly special experience.

Bath & Sauna｜Bathhouse & Sauna

A sauna made from thinned timber from “Kaisho no Mori” in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, and a semi-outdoor bath where you can feel the natural breeze. Enveloped by the scent of wood and the play of light, you can savor a moment of deep relaxation as your mind and body gently unwind and find balance.

Mio Terrace｜Terrace

An open terrace space right next to the baths and sauna. As you relax with a drink after your bath, surrounded by the breeze, light, and the warmth of the fire, your mind and body will find balance.

■About the “NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS” Complex

This hotel has been established as the centerpiece of the waterfront complex “NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS.” The hotel, restaurants, cafes, sauna, and spaces for work and socializing are seamlessly interconnected, forming a “waterfront hub” that accommodates each visitor’s unique way of spending their time.

Setre Canal Nagoya aims to be more than just a place to stay; it seeks to foster a new waterfront culture and vibrancy.

■Future Outlook

Fostering the Future of the Nakagawa Canal

Setre Canal Nagoya aims to be more than just a hotel; it seeks to serve as a hub that fosters new vitality and interaction in the Nakagawa Canal area.

As a place where local residents can gather, converse, and form new connections, we will move forward with initiatives to create green spaces and parks that make the most of the waterfront’s charm.

As a first step, we will begin tree-planting activities on the hotel grounds.

Starting with the planting of a single tree, we will pass on the rich greenery and waterside scenery to future generations. Together with local residents and visitors alike, we hope to nurture the future of the Nakagawa Canal.

SETRE CANAL NAGOYA will weave a new future from the Nakagawa Canal, connecting the time, culture, and people’s aspirations that flow through this place.

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■ SETRE Group

SETRE is a community-oriented hotel brand operated by Holonic Co., Ltd. Based on the concept of “connecting and linking,” we curate the hidden history, culture, cuisine, and human charm of each region and present them as new value.With two properties in Hyogo Prefecture (Kobe and Himeji) and a total of five properties across Shiga, Nagasaki, and Nara Prefectures, we are actively creating spaces where local residents and travelers can interact. Through hotel stays, we provide experiences that connect people to one another and to the local community.In 2026, “Setre Canal Nagoya” will open, marking the brand’s first entry into the Tokai region.

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■ Facility Overview

Facility Name: Setre Canal Nagoya

Address: 2-7-2 Unaga-cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 454-0001

Access: 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station; 5-minute walk from Sasashima Live Station

Opening Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Number of Rooms / Floors: 24 rooms / 3 stories above ground

Restaurant Seating Capacity: 26 seats

■Company Overview

Company Name: Holonic Co., Ltd.

Established: December 1998

Representative: Ichiro Osada

Headquarters Address: 10th Floor, Kobe Fashion Mart, 6-9 Mukaiyocho-naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture

Phone: 078-858-6908