Nagoya City Museum

What it is

• A history museum in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.
• Opened October 1, 1977.
• Celebrates Nagoya City's population exceeding 2 million.
• Focuses on materials up to the Edo period.

What to see

• Permanent exhibition of Owari history.
• Historical materials from the Owari region.
• Cultural heritage displays.
• Hosa Bunko and Hideyoshi Kiyomasa Memorial Museum annexes.
• Japanese garden with underground water plant.

When to go

• Pre-opening exhibition: September 5 to November 1, 2026.
• Grand opening scheduled for April 15, 2028.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Sakurayama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.