Little World Museum of Man

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The Little World Museum of Man is an open-air museum and tourist attraction near Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: リトルワールド Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 35°22'28"N, 137°1'23"E

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Little World Museum of Man – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meiji-mura, Inuyama Castle, Lake Iruka, Ōyama temple ruins.

3 miSW
Historically significant buildings
Meiji-mura, Inuyama
78 min walk • Nestled in the verdant outskirts of Inuyama, Japan, stands Meiji-mura, an open-air museum that offers a unique window into Japan's dynamic Meiji period. Established in 1965, this museum is not only a celebration of architecture but also a testament to a transformative...
4.8 miW
Elegant 16th-century riverside castle
Inuyama Castle, Inuyama
123 min walk • Inuyama Castle, a historic fortress perched on a hill overlooking the Kiso River, is a cultural treasure in the city of Inuyama, Japan. This castle, one of the oldest surviving castles in the country, dates back to the 16th century and is renowned for its architectural...
2.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Iruka
67 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Japan, Lake Iruka serves as a serene escape from the bustle of city life. This picturesque body of water is a natural haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike. The lake is a popular destination for those seeking tranquility and the...
3.7 miS
Archaeological site, Buddhist architecture
Ōyama temple ruins, Inuyama
94 min walk • The Ōyama temple ruins is an archaeological site with the ruins of a Buddhist temple which existed from the Nara through Heian period, located in what is now the city of Komaki, Aichi, Japan.
4.2 miW
Archaeological site
Higashinomiya Kofun, Inuyama
108 min walk • The Higashinomiya Kofun is a Kofun period burial mound, located in what is now part of the city of Inuyama, Aichi in the Tōkai region of Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1975.
4.6 miW
Museum
Jo-an, Inuyama
119 min walk • Jo-an is a seventeenth-century Japanese teahouse located in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. Jo-an is said to be one of the three finest teahouses in Japan and has been in its current location in Inuyama since 1972. Jo-an was designated a National Treasure in 1951.
4.5 miW
Bridge
Inuyama Bridge, Inuyama
116 min walk • The Inuyama Bridge is a bridge over the Kiso River in Japan. It is an laced steel truss bridge which connects Kakamigahara in the Gifu Prefecture with Inuyama in the Aichi Prefecture. Meitetsu Inuyama Line runs on it.
4.4 miN
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum, Minokamo
112 min walk • Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Nakasendō's Ōta-juku and is located in the city of Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
4.7 miNE
Archaeological site
Nagatsuka Kofun, Kani
120 min walk • The Nagatsuka Kofun is akofun burial mound located in the Nakaedo neighborhood of the city of Kani, Gifu in the Chubu region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1956, with the area under protection extended in 2003.
6.2 miSW
Park
Qing zhong gu fen shi ji gong yuan, Nagoya
160 min walk • The Aotsuka Kofun is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Aotsuka neighborhood of the city of Inuyama, Aichi in the Tōkai region of Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1983. It is the second largest kofun found in Aichi Prefecture after the Danpusan Kofun in Nagoya.
6.1 miSE
35°20'10"N • 137°7'16"E
Hu xi yong shui guang chang, Tajimi
156 min walk • Park