Located in the northernmost part of the Aichi Prefecture, the city of Inuyama has developed as a castle town during the Edo Era (1603-1868). Even today, visitors are able to feel the past days as they walk around the Inuyama Castle, a designated National Treasure. Tourists to the Kiso River, running through the northern part of the city, have a chance to watch fishermen practicing the art of Ukai [an over 1,300 years a traditional fishing technique with trained cormorant birds]. There are numbers of places where visitors experience the rich nature and history of the area, such as the open-air museum “Museum Meiji-Mura”, preserving and exhibiting buildings from the Meiji Era (1868-1912).

Train for Inuyama City

Take the Nagoya Railroad Inuyama Line from Meitetsu Nagoya Station and disembark at Inuyama Station (approximately 30 mins.)

Gifu Bus for “Museum Meiji-Mura”

Take the Gifu Bus for Meiji Mura from Inuyama Station (approx. 20 min.)

Wan maru-kun Bus within the City of Inuyama

The Wanmaru-kun Bus is a Community Bus running through the city of Inuyama on weekdays [Monday-Friday], including National Holidays. It takes you to all areas within Inuyama City. Day passes are also available for purchase
*The bus does not run on Saturdays, Sundays, and from December 29 to January 4).

Points of Interest

Experience the elegant sight of historical buildings while strolling down the streets and tasting the local cuisine while visiting the castle town at the foot of the Inuyama Castle. The town is a popular spot for all, and also, the Kimono rentals from local stores are available for extra authentic experience.

Inuyama Castle / 犬山城 (Aichi)

• Aichi
• Inuyama
• Gardens
• Castles
• Historical Sites
• Cherry Blossoms
• Autumn Leaves

Built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of the famous warlord Oda Nobunaga, Inuyama Castle is the symbol of Inuyama City. The castle's keep is the oldest still standing in Japan, and the castle as a ...

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Museum Meiji-Mura / 明治村 (Aichi)

• Aichi
• Inuyama
• Gardens
• Historical Sites
• Cherry Blossoms
• Autumn Leaves

Open-air museum Meiji Mura opened in 1965 to preserve and exhibit Meiji architecture. Buildings of artistic and historical value, mainly from the Meiji Era (1868-1912), have been relocated and restore...

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