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SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is a museum filled with dreams and memories of each generation. Opened March 14, 2011, this establishment introduces the evolution of high-speed railway technology through train car exhibits from local trains to the Superconducting Maglev train with a focus on the Tokaido Line bullet trains. You can learn about the workings of railroads and the progress of their histories through things like detailed railroad dioramas and bullet train driving simulators. See More
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is a museum filled with dreams and memories of each generation. Opened March 14, 2011, this establis…See More
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Japan Spinning Top Museum
A long time ago, an indispensable children's game was the spinning top. Not only in Japan but from all over the world, 20,000 spinning tops are collected here. The toys sold at dagasiya (old-fashioned penny candy stores) and traditional toys of the world are also exhibited. In addition, visitors can learn how to play with the spinning tops. See More
A long time ago, an indispensable children's game was the spinning top. Not only in Japan but from all over the world, 20,000 spi…See More
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Port
Fuji Antarctic Museum
An Antarctic museum where you can go on an Antarctic adventure Fuji was Japan's first icebreaker, and spent 18 years traveling between Japan and the Antarctic. It is preserved just as it was in Nagoya Port, and has been reborn as an Antarctic museum to introduce various aspects of Antarctic observation. Besides reproductions of what it was like on the ship when it was in service, the museum also introduces the beautiful landscapes of the Antarctic and the history and significance of Antarctic observation, all in a way that's easy to understand. See More
An Antarctic museum where you can go on an Antarctic adventure Fuji was Japan's first icebreaker, and spent 18 years traveling…See More
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Port
Nagoya Maritime Museum
Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports A marine museum on the third and fourth floors of the Port Building, the symbol of Garden Pier. The third floor has the theme "Nagoya Port: The Number 1 Port in Japan for International Trade." It introduces the role of the port, its involvement in people's lives, its history, and more. Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports with genuine articles, panorama models, and a simulation that lets you experience the real-life atmosphere of the port. The exhibition room on the fourth floor has models of vessels used during the Age of Discovery and items traded on the Silk Road of the ocean. It also introduces the history of the relationship between the sea and people. See More
Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports A marine museum on the third and fourth floors of the Port Building, the sym…See More
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Western Area
Nakamura Park
A Japanese-style park where you can enjoy the waterside Nakamura Park was established based on the Hokoku Shrine, which was established in 1885 to celebrate the birth of Taiko (retired imperial advisor) Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The park contains a Japanese style garden with a path around a central pond, mounds and trees. The park also has the Toin Tea Room, which is a fragrance garden and is known as a scenic spot for wisteria. In addition, there are Nakamura Park Culture Plaza, containing the Nagoya Hideyoshi & Kiyomasa Memorial Museum, which introduces Hideyoshi and Kato Kiyomasa, a warlord born in the Owari district, and the era in which they were actively involved; Nakamura Shogekijo (little theater); and Nakamura Library. The Taiko Festival is held at Hokoku Shrine on May 18 annually. See More
A Japanese-style park where you can enjoy the waterside Nakamura Park was established based on the Hokoku Shrine, which was es…See More
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Western Area
Currently Closed
D. Museum (Daiichi Museum)
A fine arts museum with the foremost glass collection in the Chubu region A glass art museum that opened in May 1997 with the aim of being a different kind of art museum. The permanent exhibition is made up of Arts Nouveau pieces, including pieces by late 19th century artist Emile Galle that were shown at the world fair, and powerful works by Dale Chihuly, the foremost pioneer of modern glass art and America's first Living National Treasure. Get a taste of each of these cultures through works by contemporary and modern masters. There are also special exhibitions and introductions of up-and-coming artists from around the world. See More
A fine arts museum with the foremost glass collection in the Chubu region A glass art museum that opened in May 1997 with the …See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Tengai Cultural Foundation (Akio Morita Library)
The Tengai Cultural Foundation carries out projects such as the preservation and research of ancient documents and classic books related to Aichi Prefecture and the Morita family, and holds exhibitions and presentations at the Raykay Museum to make the results of its work public. The adjacent Akio Morita Library is a memorial museum that introduces the personalities of Sony founder Morita Akio and his wife Yoshiko. Many public and private items left behind by the couple are on display, conveying their achievements. See More
The Tengai Cultural Foundation carries out projects such as the preservation and research of ancient documents and classic books …See More
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Outside of Nagoya
The New Century Craft Building
The museum consists of three buildings. Exhibition Building is a full-scale ceramic gallery established by reconstructing the former Seto Pottery Museum. Studio is equipped with facilities to create ceramic art and glass art. Trainees are accepted at the Studio, where younger members who will lead the next generation are developed. Visitors can see the actual production. " The Communication Building was made by remodeling a former pottery factory and it has positive note. A cafe where customers can have tea with the cup they choose is on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor is, in contrast to the Exhibition Building, galleries with relaxed atmosphere. Ceramic works, mainly of the ceramic artists, are displayed and sold. Visitors can experience making ceramics at the Studio. See More
The museum consists of three buildings. Exhibition Building is a full-scale ceramic gallery established by reconstructing the for…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Obara Paper Art Museum "Washi no Furusato"
The works of Fujii Tatsuyoshi who established Obara Paper and the works of other Obara Paper artists are exhibited at the exhibition hall. Visitors can experience making Japanese paper where they can gain hints on producing Obara Paper. See More
The works of Fujii Tatsuyoshi who established Obara Paper and the works of other Obara Paper artists are exhibited at the exhibit…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Inuyama Artcraft Museum / Karakuri Exhibition Room
Materials regarding the history and cultural heritage of a castle town, Inuyama, are exhibited. The floats of the Inuyama Festival, marionettes, and artifacts kept in Inuyama are also exhibited. Historical documents for the compilation of a history of Inuyama are preserved. The studio of a puppet master, the 9th Tamaya Shobe, is installed and marionette manufacturing is demonstrated every Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A painting by Tsuda Teizo (the 13th Tsuda Sukezaemon) focusing on a marionette named "bishu kikogenso" is exhibited. See More
Materials regarding the history and cultural heritage of a castle town, Inuyama, are exhibited. The floats of the Inuyama Festiva…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Hachomiso limited Inc.
The factory tour of the company started in January 1983. The number of visitors increased with the broadcast of NHK's period drama, "Tokugawa Ieyasu". At the completion of the historical museum, the factory tour program became a tour of a historical museum and nekasegura (miso storehouse) accompanied by a guide. The factory became well-known to the general public as a factory tour facility by adding a souvenir shop. See More
The factory tour of the company started in January 1983. The number of visitors increased with the broadcast of NHK's period dram…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Nagakute Ancient Battlefield Memorial Park
This is the ancient battlefield where Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu fought a fierce battle in 1584 and it is designated as national historic site. Today, the site is maintained as Kosenjo Park with mounds of the warlords and materials on the local area. In addition, a stone on which Tokugawa Ieyasu sat and held a war council remains in the Historical Museum located 1 km north of Kosenjo Park. See More
This is the ancient battlefield where Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu fought a fierce battle in 1584 and it is designated …See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Meito Art Museum
A Meito Art Museum where you can enjoy a leisurely atmosphere and moments of interaction with beauty. It houses modern and contemporary Japanese paintings by artists such as Yokoyama Taikan, Kawabata Gyokusho, and Hirayama Ikuo. The collection boasts a rich content, particularly featuring exquisite beauty portraits by artists like Kamisaka Sekka, Kaburaki Kiyokata, and Ito Shinsui. The museum also focuses on collecting artistic materials such as sketches and preparatory drawings, aiming to promote the spread of Japanese painting through various activities. See More
A Meito Art Museum where you can enjoy a leisurely atmosphere and moments of interaction with beauty. It houses modern and contem…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Nagoya City Tram and Subway Museum
Nagoya City Tram & Subway Museum was established on June 1,2000 to maintain and exhibit historic carriages including tramcars which had been operated in Nagoya for 77 years and "kiden (Windsor yellow subway car)" which was the first subway car of the Nagoya Municipal Subway when it was opened in 1957 as the third subway system of Japan. The museum also promotes better understanding of the mission and the role of public transportation through hands-on exhibitions. See More
Nagoya City Tram & Subway Museum was established on June 1,2000 to maintain and exhibit historic carriages including tramcars whi…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Seto Gura Museum
A museum where you can experience the history of pottery. A pottery workshop, coal kiln, chimney, and other buildings have been recreated with the theme of the 20th century in Seto. The museum introduces the more than 1,000-year history of Seto ware, and the relationship between ceramics-making and the Setoden railway. A real Setoden train car is also on display. See More
A museum where you can experience the history of pottery. A pottery workshop, coal kiln, chimney, and other buildings have been r…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Kawara Museum of Takahama City, a Hometown of Ceramics
Japan's only kawara (roof tile) art museum See More
Japan's only kawara (roof tile) art museumSee More
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Outside of Nagoya
Kamagaki-no-komichi Museum
The house of a potter built in Meiji Era is restored and used as a museum. Tools for ceramic manufacturing and the products manufactured in the Meiji Era are exhibited. See More
The house of a potter built in Meiji Era is restored and used as a museum. Tools for ceramic manufacturing and the products manuf…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Aichi Museum of Flight
An aircraft museum located at the Prefectural Nagoya Airport. It has displays of real aircrafts, including the YS-11—the first post-war passenger aircraft made in Japan, which made its first flight at Nagoya Airport. It also offers experiential programs, such as trying your hand at being a pilot or mechanic, and a science lab where you can have fun learning about how planes fly. See More
An aircraft museum located at the Prefectural Nagoya Airport. It has displays of real aircrafts, including the YS-11—the first …See More
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Outside of Nagoya
INAX Live Museum
See, touch, feel, learn, and create at INAX Museums Explore the many-faceted world of clay and ceramics while walking around the six museums—the Tile Museum, Kiln Plaza, Architectural Terracotta Museum, Clay Works, Tiling Workshop, and Ceramics Lab. Learn about the history and culture, beauty, and fun of making clay into ceramics. There are also workshops and temporary exhibits that introduce you to the charms of clay and ceramics. See More
See, touch, feel, learn, and create at INAX Museums Explore the many-faceted world of clay and ceramics while walking around…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Aichi Prefectural Ceramics Museum
Surrounded by greenery on a hillside next to the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, the Nagoya Prefectural Ceramics Museum is one of the most prominent ceramics museums in the world. Exhibits are held in the main building, south building, and west building. At the ceramics craft studio, even beginners can try their hand at making ceramics, and at Tea House Tosui-an, you can participate in a tea ceremony using tea bowls made by local artists. The buildings surround an open lawn, and there is even a restaurant, making this cultural facility a place children and adults alike can enjoy all day long. See More
Surrounded by greenery on a hillside next to the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, the Nagoya Prefectural Ceramics Museum is on…See More