Museum Meiji Mura: Open-Air Architecture Museum with Meiji-Era Buildings Gathered

Meiji-Era Architectural Heritage

Museum Meiji Mura in Inuyama City, Aichi is an open-air architecture museum with 60+ valuable buildings built in the Meiji era (1868-1912) preserved and exhibited. Opened in 1965 with Western, Japanese-Western hybrid, and Japanese architectural styles created in the modernization era relocated to a vast grounds.

Representative Architecture

Representative exhibits of Meiji Mura include "Imperial Hotel Central Entrance (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright)," "St. John's Church," "Soseki Natsume's former residence (Kumamoto)," and "Kyoto City Tram (manufactured 1895)." A precious place to experience Meiji-era culture, architecture, and technology at full scale.

Meiji Mura Experience Programs

Meiji Mura has diverse programs including cosplay experiences to stroll the grounds in Meiji-era costumes, steam locomotive (SL) riding experiences, and Meiji-era dining experiences. Popular with families as an outdoor museum where Meiji's civilization and enlightenment can be experienced.