Meiji Mura
Museum type :
Art and History

Established in :
March 18,1965

Holidays :
None

Visiting Hours :
9:30 to 5:00

Contact No :
0568/67-0314

Location :
Inuyama,Aichi prefecture , Japan

Display Objects :

Meiji Mura, Aichi is an open air museum showcasing Meiji period (1868-1912) architecture and culture. Meiji Mura or - Meiji village - museum is located in Inuyama, near Nagoya in Aichi prefecture, Japan. The Meiji Mura Open Air Museum in Japan preserves historic buildings from Japan's Meiji (1867-1912), Taisho (1912-1926), and early Showa (1926-1989) periods. Over 60 historical buildings have been moved and reconstructed of rolling hills alongside Lake Iruka.




Description :

Meiji Mura is an open-air architectural museum located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1965 by Yoshiro Taniguchi, a Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University, who wanted to preserve the architecture of the Meiji period (1868-1912). The museum is home to over 60 historical buildings and structures, which were moved from their original locations and re-erected within the site. These structures include a variety of industrial buildings, residences and pavilions, as well as a series of Japanese, Chinese and Western-style gardens.

Meiji Mura offers a wide range of educational programs, guided tours and events related to the Meiji period. It also features a number of interactive exhibits, including a replica of a Meiji-era fire station, a printing museum and a replica of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Visitors can also take part in workshops, such as a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and a walk through a reconstructed Meiji-era town. The museum also houses a restaurant and gift shop. In addition, Meiji Mura is home to a library, which features a collection of documents and books related to the Meiji period.