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Little World Museum of Man

Little World Museum of Man
Little World Museum of Man
Little World Museum of Man
Little World Museum of Man

An open-air museum letting you "taste", "wear", and "live" in another country

The Little World Museum of Man is an anthropological museum in the city of Inuyama based on the theme of homes and lifestyles of cultures around the world. The cultures of 23 countries today, such as Indonesia, Nepal, Peru, France, the Alsace region, and other locations around the world as well as various regions in Japan, from the Ainu culture of the north to the Ishigaki Island culture of the south, are on display at 32 facilities in the museum's premises, relocated from their original homes and renovated for you to experience.
The main area's exhibition room displays year-round a rich sum of some 6,000 cultural pieces from 70 different countries, letting you experience a trip around the world in a single day. Even better, you can actually dress up in ethnic garb to become someone else from across the globe for a commemorative photo with friends and family. And food, of course, is an integral part of culture, so always be on the lookout for the various events focused on international eats. Culinary events take place with a variety of themes, so check for the latest info before heading out.

The Europe area steps up its game from March 15, 2025

An authentic crepe shop right out of France's Alsace region has joined the Little World team. Savor the flavors of butter and sugar as well as other specialty crepes made with wheat from France. The popular Voyage European Costume Hall too has opened, letting you try on Spanish Las Fallas pieces and other new costumes.
The Marchenwald Souvenir Shop is renovated and reborn as a store offering European-style souvenirs with all sorts of original merchandise.

SPOT OVERVIEW

  • Multipurpose toilet
  • Souvenirs
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Nursing room
Location 〒484-0005
90-48 Narisawa, Imai, Inuyama-shi, Aichi
Fee • Adults (senior high school ages and older): JPY 2,200
• Elementary school and junior high school ages: JPY 1,100
• Young children (ages 3 and older): JPY 500

Note:
• Check the official website for web ticket prices.
Opening days / hours Operating days and hours differ by season. Check the official site beforehand.
Parking Pay parking available
• Passenger vehicles: 1,200 spaces (JPY 1,000)
• Buses: 120 spaces (JPY 2,000)
• Motorcycles: 200 spaces (JPY 500)
Restrooms Available
Holidays Irregular

Note:
• Check the official site for details.
Phone number 0568-62-5611 (Little World Museum of Man)

Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
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ACCESS

  • Access by public transport
    Access by public transport
    • From Inuyama Station on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line (board from Meitetsu Nagoya Station), take the Gifu Community Bus bound for Little World (20-min. ride).
    • From either Nagoya Station's Meitetsu Bus Terminal Platform 23 or Oasis21 Bus Terminal Platform 8 in Sakae, take the Tohtetsu Highway Bus bound for Kani and get off at Little World (approx. 60-min. ride).
  • Access by car
    Access by car
    • Approx. 30 min. northeast from Komaki Interchange on the Meishin Expressway / Tomei Expressway via Routes 41, 188, 64, and 191.
    • Approx. 10 min. north from Komaki-Higashi Interchange on the Chuo Expressway via Routes 49, 461, and 191.

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