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Meiji Mura
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Meiji Mura

Getting around: Take a Meitetsu train to Inuyama Station, about 25-30 minutes from Nagoya, then a bus (about 20 minutes) to the Meiji Mura entrance.
Hours: Typically 9:30am-5pm (shorter in winter), open most days with some seasonal closures; paid admission.

Meiji Mura is an open-air architecture museum gathering more than 60 relocated buildings from the Meiji era (1868-1912), a period when Japan rapidly absorbed Western architectural styles alongside its own traditions. Highlights include part of Frank Lloyd Wright's original Imperial Hotel lobby, saved from demolition and reassembled here, along with churches, schools, and government buildings moved from across Japan.

The park is large and spread across a hillside, with a steam locomotive and tram running between sections, making it a substantial half-day or full-day visit for anyone with an interest in architecture or the Meiji period's rapid modernization.

Meiji Mura FAQs

What is Meiji Mura?

An open-air museum park with over 60 relocated buildings from the Meiji era, showing Japan's rapid adoption of Western architectural styles in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Is the Imperial Hotel lobby really here?

Yes, a significant portion of Frank Lloyd Wright's original Imperial Hotel building, saved before the rest was demolished in Tokyo, was reassembled here.

How far is it from Nagoya?

About 45-50 minutes total via Meitetsu train to Inuyama and then a bus.

Is there an entrance fee?

Yes, a paid admission, which is fairly substantial given the park's size.

How long should I plan for a visit?

A half-day to full day given the park's large size and number of buildings.

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