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Open-air museum · Inuyama, Aichi
Meiji Mura
Open-air museum in Inuyama with more than 60 buildings from the Meiji era brought from across Japan and abroad, located on a hill by a lake, with an operational steam train and historic tram.
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About Meiji Mura
Meiji Mura, opened in 1965, gathers buildings from the Meiji period, between 1868 and 1912, and nearby years, when Japan opened to the West and began blending traditional construction with European architecture. Many buildings were slated for demolition and were dismantled piece by piece and reassembled here, on an area of about 1 km² by Lake Iruka, south of central Inuyama.
About ten of them are Important Cultural Properties. The best-known piece is the facade and foyer of a Frank Lloyd Wright building brought from Tokyo, with yellow bricks and carved stone.
The museum is explored on foot along sloping paths and has internal transport: an old steam train, a Kyoto streetcar from the early 20th century and buses. In several buildings, staff dressed in period attire explain the history, and there are places to try foods and sweets from the era.
The full route is long, and the climbs can be tiring on hot days. To see only the highlights, allow half a day. Restaurants and cafés are scattered across the grounds, and Lake Iruka appears from several viewpoints along the way.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day.
Best time
Spring and autumn, when temperatures are mild for walking. In summer, start early. Check closure days and the operating status of the train and tram.
How to get there
Take a bus from Inuyama Station on the Meitetsu line to Meiji Mura in about 20 minutes.
Tip
Use the steam train and the tram to cross the museum and save yourself the climbs. Start at the main gate and finish at the Frank Lloyd Wright building.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Meiji Mura
What is Meiji Mura?
An open-air museum with over 60 Meiji-period buildings reconstructed on a hill by Lake Iruka in Inuyama.
How much time should I set aside for Meiji Mura?
At least half a day for the highlights. To see everything, a full day.
How do you get to Meiji Mura?
By bus from Inuyama Station, about 20 minutes.
Does Meiji Mura have internal transport?
There is an old steam train, a Kyoto tram and buses that help cross the grounds, which are hilly. Check their operation on the day.
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