Meiji Mura is an open-air museum in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture that preserves and showcases over 60 historic buildings from Japan's Meiji period (1868-1912). This unique heritage site allows visitors to experience early modern Japanese architecture, design, and daily life by walking through authentically reconstructed or relocated buildings including homes, schools, shops, and government offices. The museum offers a comprehensive window into the rapid modernization and cultural transformation of Japan during this pivotal era.
Meiji Mura provides an immersive journey through Japan's most transformative historical period, with rare architectural specimens and period artifacts that cannot be experienced in typical museums. Walking through the preserved village offers a tangible sense of how ordinary Japanese people lived during the dramatic transition from feudal to modern society.
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Historic castle perched on hilltop overlooking the Kiso River with views of the Meiji period village below.
Scenic river valley offering hiking trails and views of traditional Japanese landscape immortalized in ukiyo-e prints.
Ancient fertility shrine known for its unique spring festival and traditional wooden phallus carvings.
General admission to museum
Time
3-4 hours
Cost
¥1,600*
Effort
Easy
Optional guided tour with admission
Time
2 hours
Cost
¥500*–¥1k*
Effort
Easy
Traditional tea ceremony in historic house
Time
1 hour
Cost
¥1k*–¥2k*
Effort
Easy
Wear period clothing while exploring village
Time
Half day
Cost
¥2k*–¥4k*
Effort
Easy
Guided photography tour with admission included
Time
2-3 hours
Cost
¥800*–¥1.6k*
Effort
Easy
From Nagoya, take the Meishin Expressway towards Kobe and exit at Inuyama Interchange. Meiji Mura is approximately 65 km northeast of Nagoya, accessible via Highway 19 towards Inuyama city.