Meiji-Mura Museum: Tickets, Hours, Closing Days and How to Get There from Nagoya
Last checked: October 20, 2026, against the official Meiji-Mura website (Japanese). Hours, closing days and fees change, so please confirm on the official site before you go. This site is independent and is not affiliated with Meiji-Mura. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Meiji-Mura is an open-air museum near Inuyama, north of Nagoya, where more than 60 buildings from the Meiji era (1868 to 1912) have been moved and rebuilt on a hillside by Lake Iruka. It opened in 1965. The site is large, the opening hours change by season, and it has a long list of closing days, so it is worth planning before you go. This guide covers the hours, the fees, the rules and how to get there. The official site is in Japanese, so the details below are translated from it.
Key takeaways
- The opening hours change by month. From December to February it is open from 10:00 to 16:00, and in November from 9:30 to 16:00 (to 17:00 on weekends and holidays). Entry ends 30 minutes before closing.
- Admission is 2,500 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for high school students and 700 yen for junior high and elementary school students. You cannot re-enter once you leave.
- It has a list of closing days, including December 14 to 18 and several weekdays in January 2027.
- A relaxed walk takes 2 to 3 hours, and a careful visit takes more than a day.
- Inuyama Castle and Meiji-Mura can be visited together with a set ticket.
The short version
| What it is | An open-air museum of more than 60 Meiji-era buildings |
| Hours | 9:30 to 17:00 (April to July, September, October and March) |
| Entry | Until 30 minutes before closing |
| Adult | 2,500 yen |
| Re-entry | Not allowed |
| Time to allow | 2 to 3 hours for a relaxed walk |
| Address | 1 Uchiyama, Inuyama City, Aichi |
All details are from the official Meiji-Mura website on the date above. Hours can change with events.
Opening hours
The official schedule lists these hours:
| Months | Hours |
|---|---|
| April to July, September and October | 9:30 to 17:00 |
| August | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| November | 9:30 to 16:00 (to 17:00 on weekends and holidays) |
| December to February | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| March | 9:30 to 17:00 |
- Last entry. You can enter until 30 minutes before the closing time.
- Summer evenings. On some August days the village stays open until 20:30 for the “Yoi no Meiji-Mura” events, though some areas close at 17:00.
- Changes. The official site says the opening and closing times may change because of events or bad weather, and the village may close without notice in severe weather.
Closing days
The official site lists the closing days for the rest of 2026 and the start of 2027:
- December 2026. December 14 to 18, and December 31.
- January 2027. January 1, January 12 to 15, January 19 and 20, and January 26 and 27.
Check the calendar on the official site before you plan your date.
Admission fees
| Individual | Group of 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 2,500 yen | 2,200 yen |
| High school students | 1,500 yen | 1,200 yen |
| Junior high and elementary school students | 700 yen | 500 yen |
- Preschool children, and people born in the Meiji era, enter free.
- High school students should show a student ID.
- A donation ticket for adults costs 3,000 yen, of which 500 yen goes to repairing the buildings. You also receive a small gift.
- No re-entry. The official site says re-entry is not allowed, but you may go back to your car to get something you forgot. Tell the staff at the ticket office.
- Discounts. The official site lists a set ticket with Inuyama Castle, a “time travel” ticket, a Meitetsu μ card discount that makes the adult fee 2,200 yen, and discounts for some membership cards. The annual pass is 7,500 yen for adults.
- Payment. Major bank cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB and others), QUICPay and transport IC cards. The official site says the ride stops and some shops take cash only.
Rides
The village has a steam locomotive and a Kyoto tram. The official fares are:
| Ride | Junior high and older | Elementary school |
|---|---|---|
| SL and tram day ticket | 1,000 yen | 700 yen |
| SL, one ride | 700 yen | 500 yen |
| Kyoto tram, one ride | 500 yen | 300 yen |
| Village bus, unlimited | 500 yen | 500 yen |
Preschool children ride free, and payment is in cash only. The rides may stop for breakdowns or bad weather, and the steam locomotive does not run on some days, so check the timetable page on the official site.
What to see
The official site says Meiji-Mura moved and rebuilt more than 60 buildings, 11 of which are Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and that most of the others are registered as tangible cultural properties. The official sight page lists the Imperial Hotel Central Entrance, the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kure-za theater (an Important Cultural Property), the houses of the writers Mori Ogai and Natsume Soseki, a jail from Kanazawa, and the Rokugo River iron bridge, among others. The village is divided into five areas, called 1-chome to 5-chome.
The site says 2 to 3 hours is enough for a relaxed walk. For a careful visit, one day is not enough.
Practical tips
From the official site:
- Lockers. Coin lockers are near the museum shop just inside the main gate. They cost 400 yen (small), 500 yen (medium) and 600 yen (large).
- Audio guide. An English and Japanese audio guide pen is available for a deposit of 1,000 yen per day. You can also get pamphlets in English, Chinese and Korean at the main gate and the north exit.
- Strollers and wheelchairs. Strollers are 500 yen per day. Manual wheelchairs are free. Both are lent at the ticket windows.
- Slopes. The village uses the natural hills, so there are steep slopes and steps, and it is not fully barrier-free. Ask in advance if you have concerns.
- Umbrellas are sold at the village shops for 660 yen.
- Photography. Tripods are not allowed inside buildings, and you may not enter the woods to take pictures.
Rules
- Smoking is allowed only in designated places.
- Pets are not allowed, except assistance dogs.
- Eating inside buildings is not allowed, except in restaurants.
- Please do not bring balls, bats, rackets, skates, drones, tents or musical instruments. Wheeled toys, bicycles and kick scooters are not allowed, though wheelchairs and strollers are.
- Swords and weapons, including toy ones, are not allowed.
When to go
The official site describes the seasons. Cherry blossoms bloom from late March, with about 1,000 trees blooming at different times until mid April. In summer there are evening events. Autumn brings red leaves. In winter the site says the buildings look beautiful in the clear air, and there are Christmas decorations and New Year ornaments. The hours are shorter from November to February, so go early.
How to get there from Nagoya
The official access page lists:
- By bus. A bus from the East Exit of Inuyama Station, and a bus from Nagoya Station and Sakae. The timetables are on the official site.
- Via Inuyama. The Meitetsu Inuyama Line takes about 25 minutes from Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Inuyama Station, according to the Inuyama Castle website. See our Inuyama Castle guide.
- By car. 3 kilometers from the Komaki-higashi IC on the Chuo Expressway. The parking lot costs 1,000 yen per car, with 900 spaces, and it opens 30 minutes before the village does. You cannot reserve a space.
The official page does not give the travel time or fare for the bus, so please check the timetable on the official site. See our guide to getting around Nagoya for city tickets.
A set ticket with Inuyama Castle
Inuyama Castle and Meiji-Mura are both near Inuyama, so many visitors combine them. Klook lists a set ticket, as shown below.
Map
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Meiji-Mura? 2,500 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for high school students and 700 yen for junior high and elementary school students. Preschool children are free.
How long do I need? The official site says 2 to 3 hours for a relaxed walk. A careful visit takes more than a day.
Can I leave and come back? No. The official site says re-entry is not allowed, except to go back to your car for something you forgot.
What time does it close? It depends on the month: 17:00 for most of the year, 16:00 from November to February. You can enter until 30 minutes before closing.
Can I go to Inuyama Castle on the same day? Many people do, and there is a set ticket. See our Inuyama Castle guide for the castle.