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Inuyama, Nagoya — where to start?

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From the airport to Inuyama
1Train Chubu Centrair → Nagoya Sta. About 28 min
Meitetsu μSKY limited express
2Train Nagoya Sta. → Inuyama Sta. About 30 min
Meitetsu Inuyama Line
Change at Nagoya Sta. · about 68 min total
Recommended Food in Inuyama
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  3. Uotami Inuyama West ExitIzakayaSashimi, sushi and local dishes
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Getting around Inuyama

On footInuyama Sta., the castle town and the castle are all walkable

BusBus to Meiji-mura from Inuyama Sta. east exit

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Historic·Temples

Museum Meiji-mura

博物館明治村

An open-air museum of more than 60 relocated Meiji-era buildings, including the old Imperial Hotel entrance.

Area
Nagoya · Inuyama
Location
Inuyama
Getting there
About 20 min by bus from Inuyama Sta.
Admission
¥2,500
Hours
Mar–Nov: 9:30–17:00Dec–Feb: 10:00–16:00Weekdays in November until 16:00
Closed
Irregular closures

As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.

Travel tips · It's big, so allow at least half a day, and check the irregular closing days first.
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More places nearby

Historic·TemplesInuyama

Inuyama Castle

犬山城

A national treasure with one of Japan's oldest surviving castle keeps, looking down over the Kiso River.

Inuyama-yuen Sta. (Meitetsu)
Streets·LandmarksInuyama

Inuyama castle town

犬山城下町

The old merchant streets below the castle, great for snacking on dango and rice crackers as you stroll.

Inuyama Sta. (Meitetsu)
Shopping streetInuyama

Inuyama Honmachi street

犬山 本町通り

The old street below Inuyama Castle, lined with skewered snacks and chopstick and craft shops.

10 min walk from Meitetsu Inuyama Sta.
April festivalsInuyama

Inuyama Festival

犬山祭

A UNESCO intangible heritage festival where 13 three-story floats roll beneath the cherry blossoms; at night they glow with 365 lanterns.

Haritsuna Shrine & castle town
Historic·TemplesCentral Nagoya

Nagoya Castle

名古屋城

Famous for the golden shachihoko on its roof. You can tour the restored Honmaru Palace with its lavish painted screens.

Shiyakusho Sta. (subway)
Historic·TemplesCentral Nagoya

Atsuta Jingu

熱田神宮

A historic shrine said to house one of Japan's three sacred treasures, the sword. Paths wind through great camphor trees.

Jingu-mae Sta. (Meitetsu)
Streets·LandmarksCentral Nagoya

Osu shopping streets & Osu Kannon

大須商店街・大須観音

Lively arcades around the old Osu Kannon temple, packed with street food, vintage clothing and electronics.

Osu Kannon / Kamimaezu Sta. (subway)
Scenery·NatureCentral Nagoya

MIRAI TOWER & Oasis 21

中部電力 MIRAI TOWER

A viewing tower converted from Japan's first centralized TV tower, next to Oasis 21 and its water-covered glass roof, the 'Spaceship-Aqua'.

Sakae Sta. (subway)