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Meiji Mura Museum

愛知県

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Meiji time slip and taste it all!

Meiji, who rang the bell of civilization, desperately developed the industry to catch up with and surpass foreign countries. At Meiji Mura Museum, you can fully experience the romance and power of the Meiji era. The Meiji era, which has become distant from modern people, has become "close" again!

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Highlights

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A Museum with over 60 Meiji-era Cultural Properties

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Meiji Mura is an open-air museum where Meiji-era architecture is the main focus, with buildings from the Taisho and early Showa periods also being relocated and preserved. There are various buildings to see, such as the "Imperial Hotel" designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a master of 20th century architecture, the "St. Xavier's Church" with beautiful stained glass in a Gothic style, and houses that were rented by Meiji literary figures Mori Ogai and Natsume Soseki. One of the museum's features is that you can not only see historically significant buildings from the outside, but also enter and tour the inside of the buildings. It's recommended for history buffs and those interested in architecture, as you can feel the culture of the Meiji era firsthand.

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Experience Gourmet from the Meiji Era

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The Meiji era laid the foundation for Japanese food culture with dishes such as beef, curry rice, and castella cake. You can now taste the flavors of that time with gourmet dishes that have been recreated. At the "Gourmet Cafe" in 4-chome, you can try the curry recipe from the Meiji era romance gourmet novel "Shokudo Roku." In addition, you can taste the "Gyunabe" that became popular in Yokohama in the early Meiji era, said to have been imitating the meat-eating habits of foreigners, at "Oi Beef Shop" in 1-chome. It's sure to be a special memory! It's also recommended to take a stroll around the village with perfect snacks for walking such as "croquettes," "Ogura dogs," and "curry bread" in hand.

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Ride on the Oldest Steam Locomotive in Japan!

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In 1872, the first railway in Japan opened and operated between Shinbashi and Yokohama. At Meiji Village, steam locomotives No. 12 and No. 9, which have been running since that time, connect "SL Nagoya Station" and "SL Toukyau Station". It's rare not only in Japan but also worldwide to be able to ride on a steam locomotive that is actually in operation! You can experience a valuable moment feeling the atmosphere of the Meiji era. In addition, there are many highlights in the operation, such as the coupling and turning operations that reproduce the same operation as at that time. A one-time ticket can be purchased for 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for children.

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Beautiful Scenery to Enjoy Throughout the Year

In spring, various flowers bloom, especially cherry blossoms. Every year, you can enjoy about 1000 cherry blossom trees, including weeping cherry blossoms from late March, Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms from early April, and double cherry blossoms from mid-April. In summer, colorful flowers such as hydrangeas, morning glories, and sunflowers bloom, and the village is open until 9 pm as "Meiji Village at Night" for a limited time, where you can see fireworks. In autumn, "Meiji Village Sparkle" is held, where you can enjoy illuminated autumn leaves and buildings together. During the Christmas season in winter, each church is decorated, and Christmas masses and concerts are held. There are many attractions that make you want to visit again and again, changing with the seasons.

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Convenient Access from Nagoya and Gifu

Meiji Village can be accessed by car from Nagoya City in about 30 to 40 minutes. There are also convenient transportation options available, such as a 1-day free pass that includes a bus between Meiji Village and Inuyama Station on the Meitetsu train line, as well as a direct express bus from Nagoya Station and Sakae Station to Meiji Village. You won't have any trouble getting there. Why not visit with your family and friends?

Point 6

Enjoy Wearing Meiji Era Costumes

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At the Meiji Experience Center, located in 2-chome, you can experience wearing Meiji era-style school uniforms and female student uniforms! There are two types of courses available: a "commemorative photo course" where you can wear the costumes and take a 5-minute photo, and a "strolling course" where you can freely explore the park. When you stroll around dressed in Meiji era-style hakama, you'll feel like you've slipped back in time. This is especially recommended for those who want to enjoy taking photos. Let's find your favorite spot while taking commemorative photos and strolling around.

Point 7

A Plethora of Film and Drama Locations

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Meiji Village is also famous as a location for movies and TV dramas. For example, the "Kitasato Research Institute Main Building and Medical Hall," which became a location for NHK's continuous TV drama "Hanako and Anne," and "Brick Street" and "Ujimountain Post Office" from "Gochisousan." In addition, many buildings such as "St. Francis Xavier Church" in the TV drama "Kurosagi" and "Museido" at "Fourth High School Martial Arts Dojo" in the movie "King of Apologies" have been featured. It's also recommended to take a stroll around the village as a location tour of your favorite movies and dramas.

Sightseeing

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Experience a Outdoor Museum with a Sense of the Meiji Era

The "Meiji Village Museum" in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, was established in 1965. The founding of Meiji Village began with the desire to "save modern architecture from the fate of demolition." Without Meiji Village, it seems that the Imperial Hotel and Natsume Soseki's house would have been destined for demolition. The number of relocated and restored buildings so far exceeds 60. Meiji Village, which has the third largest area in Japan at approximately one million square meters, is divided into five areas from 1-chome to 5-chome. Recently, various events such as puzzle solving and real escape games have been held as outdoor events, not just visiting buildings. "See, experience, eat, and buy" - it's a tourist spot where the whole family can enjoy all day from adults to children.

Basic Information

	Address	1 Uchiyama, Inuyama-shi, Aichi 484-0000
	Business Hours	9:30～17:00
	TEL	0568-67-0314
	Web Site	http://www.meijimura.com/

Average Review

4.3

5 Reviews

名鉄グループが運営する広大な敷地を活用した明治期の建物を保存する施設です。 67件の建物が保存されており、その中には森鴎外・夏目漱石宅や三重県庁舎、川崎銀行本店、SL、京都市電などは動態保存されていますよ。また、明治天皇及び昭憲皇太后の御料車も保存されており、普段は非公開ですが現在公開されています。見どころは敷地よ最も奥にある園内最大の建物、旧帝国ホテル玄関ホールでしょう。フランク・ロイド・ライトの代表的建築であり、彼の高さを抑えて水平線を活用し、光を巧みに利用して空間を演出する見事なデザインが堪能できます。栃木県で産する大谷石を使った見事な幾何学的彫刻も素晴らしいですね。この建物が現役の頃に行ってみたかったと心底思います。とにかく広大な敷地なのでなるべく早めに出かけてゆっくりのんびり見るのに適した施設です。時間が無いと広さもあって殆ど見れなかった、なんて事になるので時間に余裕を持ってお出かけくださいませ。

もう随分昔に一度訪れた事がありますが、今回２度目です。平日のため空いていました。最初ツアーガイドに入場門近くの施設を案内してもらいました。夏目漱石や森鴎外が住んでいた家は興味深かったです。自由見学では一番奥の帝国ホテルまで歩きました。すぐ側のオムライス&グリル浪漫亭で昼食をいただきました。カレーオムライスとハンバーグのセットを注文しました。懐かしい味で美味しかったです。最後は明治天皇と昭憲皇太后の御料車の見学をしました。ガイドさんが丁寧に説明してくれました。靴のカバーと手袋をしたので、車両の中も見学出来るのかと思いましたが、外からだけの見学でした。村内には５時間ほどいましたが、すべてを見学する事はできませんでした。

大好きな文ストのコラボをやると知り、コラボ初日の9/14に来ました。グッズは抽選だったので買えませんでしたが園内のコラボ概要がとても楽しく1日ではとても足りませんでした。アクセスが難しいので自分は車で友達と遠征しましたが電車でも多分アクセス出来ると思います。西口から東口間で園内バスも有料であったので歩き疲れたらそれに乗れば楽です。コラボフードも美味しく充実して過ごすことができます。文ストのおかげでこのような古き良き歴史ある素晴らしい場所を知ることが出来ました。

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Meiji Mura Museum

Features & How to Enjoy

Highlights

A Museum with over 60 Meiji-era Cultural Properties

Experience Gourmet from the Meiji Era

Ride on the Oldest Steam Locomotive in Japan!

Beautiful Scenery to Enjoy Throughout the Year

Convenient Access from Nagoya and Gifu

Enjoy Wearing Meiji Era Costumes

A Plethora of Film and Drama Locations

Sightseeing

Basic Information

Review

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