Kiryu Meiji-kan

Kiryu Meiji Kan

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Experience the precious architectural style of the Meiji era!

Overview

Kiryu Meiji-kan is a historic building, originally constructed in 1878 (Meiji 11) in Maebashi as a public health office and medical school. It was later significantly renovated when relocated to Aioi Village, Yamada County. After being designated an Important Cultural Property, it underwent preservation and repair work, restoring it to its original appearance. The building houses permanent exhibits of Meiji-era pianos, organs, and materials related to Western-style architecture, serving as a museum. The meeting rooms and exhibition halls can be used for conferences and exhibitions, and individuals can also use the second-floor exhibition hall and meeting rooms for solo or group exhibitions. The building showcases features characteristic of Meiji-era Western architecture, including brick exterior walls and arched windows, demonstrating the high level of architectural technology of the time. Exhibits include period pianos, organs, and furniture, allowing visitors to imagine life in those days. Kiryu Meiji-kan offers not only a glimpse into the valuable architectural style and interior design of the Meiji era, but also exhibits materials such as pianos and organs, providing an opportunity to experience the history and culture of the Meiji period.

Historic Sites
National Treasure
Cultural Assets

Basic Information

Address: 414-6, Aioicho 2-chome, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Gunma

Access: About a 5-minute walk from Tennojyuku Station on the Joetsu Electric Railway Joetsu Line, and about a 10-minute walk from Aioi Station on the Watarase Keikoku Railway, Tobu Railway Watarase Keikoku Line, and Kiryu Line. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Entry until 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday, closed October 28th, 2024 (Monday)), the day after a national holiday, and year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th to January 4th)

Fee: Adults (high school students and above): JPY150 Children (elementary and junior high school students): JPY50 Groups of 30 or more: Adults JPY110, Children JPY35 Note: Meiji-kan Free Admission (Admission is free on the following dates) Meiji-kan Opening Anniversary May 1st (Wednesday) - May 7th (Tuesday), 2025 However, May 1st (Wednesday) and May 7th (Tuesday) are closed. Applicable to: All visitors Gunma Prefecture Day October 28th (Monday), 2025 Applicable to: All visitors Cultural Properties Protection Emphasis Week November 1st (Friday) - November 7th (Thursday), 2025 However, November 5th (Tuesday) and November 6th (Wednesday) are closed. Applicable to: All visitors Shichi-Go-San Commemorative Photography October 1st (Tuesday) - November 15th (Friday), 2025 Closed days during this period are excluded. Applicable to: Children celebrating Shichi-Go-San and their families Coming-of-Age Ceremony Commemorative Photography October 1st (Tuesday), 2025 - January 13th (Monday), 2026 Closed days during this period are excluded. Applicable to: Individuals who turned 20 in 2025 and their families

INFO: Barrier-free accessibility information: Mask wearing is at the individual's discretion. We continue to appreciate your cooperation in preventing the spread of COVID-19.