Experience · Chubu & Hokuriku

Museum Meiji-mura

Inuyama, AichiIndoor & outdoor

Overview

An open-air museum in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, where buildings from the Meiji era have been relocated, preserved, and opened to the public. The buildings are spread across the large village grounds, and you can walk through Meiji-era streetscapes while touring their interiors. You can also ride the SL (steam locomotive) and streetcar that run through the village.

Address: 1 Uchiyama, Inuyama, Aichi 484-0000
Closed: Closed on some days (December 14–18 and December 31, 2026, etc.). Check the official opening hours and closing days page. May close early or close without notice in stormy weather
Official website: https://www.meijimura.com/

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Highlights

The Central Entrance of the former Imperial Hotel is the village's signature building (from September 2026, exterior viewing is restricted due to repair work). The SL and streetcar can be ridden as often as you like with a 1-day pass, and there are restaurants serving Meiji-era flavors, such as gyunabe beef hot pot at Oi Gyuniku-ten.

Hours

Opening hours

October 20269:30–17:00

Entry until 30 minutes before closing

November 2026Weekdays 9:30–16:00, weekends & holidays 9:30–17:00

Entry until 30 minutes before closing

December – February10:00–16:00

Entry until 30 minutes before closing

Hours vary by day and season. Check the official website before you go.

Tickets

Prices & tickets

Adults¥2,500

Groups (20+ people): ¥2,200

High school students¥1,500

Groups: ¥1,200

Elementary & junior high students¥700

Groups: ¥500

Preschoolers and people born in the Meiji eraFree

Admission with donation¥3,000

Same for all categories. ¥500 goes toward building repairs and similar

SL & streetcar 1-day passJunior high and older ¥1,000, elementary students ¥700

Annual pass (Meiji-mura resident registration)Adults ¥7,500, high school students ¥4,500, elementary & junior high students ¥2,100

Disability discountHalf-price admission

Show a disability certificate. For Type 1, Grade 1, or A classification, one caregiver also gets half price

Prices include tax and may change. Check the official website before buying.

🎫 How to buy tickets

→Credit cards, QUICPay, and transit IC cards are accepted at the entrance. Some shops in the village are cash only
→If you'll ride the SL and Kyoto streetcar several times, the 1-day pass is a good deal
→There's also a product for overseas travelers combining Meitetsu train tickets with admission to Inuyama Castle and Meiji-mura (Klook)

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Tips

Tips for travelers

✓The village is large, so the SL & streetcar 1-day pass or the village bus help you get around efficiently
✓Closes early at 16:00 on weekdays in November and from December to February. Entry until 30 minutes before closing
✓Exterior viewing of the Imperial Hotel Central Entrance is restricted due to repair work (as of September 2026)
✓About 20 min by bus from Meitetsu Inuyama Station. Klook also offers a combo with Inuyama Castle

Access

Getting there

Nearest station: Inuyama Station (Meitetsu)About 20 min by busGifu Bus
From major stations & airports: Nagoya Station / Sakae: Direct Meitetsu Bus (check times on the official access page)
Meitetsu Inuyama Station: Bus bound for Meiji-mura from the East Exit (About 20 min)
IC cards: Admission can be paid with a transit IC card
Getting back: By car, 3 km from Komaki-Higashi IC on the Chuo Expressway. Parking for 900 cars at the North Gate; regular cars ¥1,000
To combine with Inuyama Castle town, it's convenient to use Meitetsu Inuyama Station as your base and take the bus both ways

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Weather

Weather & what to wear

Summer

In some years, the SL is suspended or closing days are set in summer.

Autumn

9:30–17:00 in October; closes at 16:00 on weekdays in November. The SL resumed service on September 12.

Winter

10:00–16:00 from December to February. In 2026, closed December 14–18 and 31.

☂ Rainy days: You can tour the building interiors, but you walk outdoors between buildings. May close early in stormy weather
Heat: You walk outdoors around the large village, so take heat precautions in summer
Cold: Opening hours are shorter in winter. With lots of walking outdoors, dress warmly
What to wear & bring: There are many slopes and stairs, so wear comfortable shoes. Tripods may not be used inside buildings

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Rules

Rules & what you can bring

!Packed lunches can be eaten on the lawns and benches in the village. No eating or drinking inside buildings other than restaurants
!Tripods inside buildings and flash photography of ride crew are prohibited
!Assistance dogs only; no other pets
!No smoking indoors (except in designated smoking areas)

Facilities

Facilities & services

Lockers & luggage: Coin lockers inside the Main Gate (large ¥400, medium ¥300, small ¥200)
Payment: Entrance: credit cards, QUICPay, transit IC cards. In the village, credit cards are accepted at places such as Oi Gyuniku-ten and the Meiji-era Western restaurant Romantei; some shops are cash only
Accessibility: There are slopes and stairs, and not all areas are barrier-free. Half-price admission with a disability certificate

Food

Must-try: Gyunabe beef hot pot (Oi Gyuniku-ten)Meiji-era Western restaurant Romantei

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Inuyama Matsuri

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Usually the first Saturday and Sunday of April (Saturday is the Shigaku-sai, Sunday the Honraku-sai)

October

Nagoya Festival

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2026 (72nd): Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2 days (no Nagoya Festival processions)

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Hours, prices and access are based on official and other primary sources. They may change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-02

www.meijimura.com