Meiji Mura Open Air Museum
A sprawling hillside park preserving 67 original Meiji-era (1868–1912) buildings relocated from across Japan — government offices, a Frank Lloyd Wright imperial hotel lobby, lighthouses, and kabuki theatres. One of the most unique museums in Japan, offering a full day's walk through the architectural past.
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Over 60 Meiji-era buildings relocated from across Japan and reassembled in a hillside park. The Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel lobby is the centrepiece. The steam locomotive ride, vintage bus, and tram are included in admission. Allow 4–5 hours for the full site — bring comfortable shoes as distances between buildings are significant.
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