basic information

Inuyama, literally meaning "dog mountain", is a city in Aichi Prefecture, not far from Nagoya. It is most famous for its small but beautiful castle and nearby Meiji Mura, an open air museum about the Meiji Period (1868-1912).

Attractions

Inuyama Castle (1) Claimed to be Japan's oldest surviving castle. Meiji Mura (2) Open air museum about the Meiji Period. Urakuen Garden (3) Garden with a celebrated teahouse.

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Orientation

Orientation How to get to and around Inuyama. About transportation in Japan

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travel community

Users who have been to Inuyama: 100
Most visited: Ranked 42nd out of 106 destinations

Rating by users:		recommended (76/100, 54 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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