Nagoya City Archives and Museum

★★★★★ 4.3/5 (31,249 reviews) Very Good

About This Museum

You'd never guess this grand, European-looking building was once Nagoya's District Court, but that's exactly the kind of surprise you find here. Stepping inside feels like walking into a different era, where the city's entire story is kept safe. It’s not just about old documents; you can pore over intricate maps that show how neighborhoods transformed or see personal letters that make history feel incredibly immediate. This place truly turns the past into something you can almost touch.

Collection Highlights

Historical city plans showing Nagoya's growth, precious legal documents from its court days, and personal diaries and photographs from residents that tell the real stories of daily life.

Visitor Information

It's in the lovely Shirakabe area, super easy to get to, and they often have free admission for their main exhibits—definitely worth popping in.

Architecture & Building

A stately Western-style building with a dignified red brick and white stone facade, originally constructed as a courthouse which gives it a uniquely authoritative and historic feel.

Contact & Location

Address: レゴランド・ジャパン, 伊勢湾岸自動車道, 金城ふ頭二丁目, 港区, 名古屋市, 愛知県, 455-0845, 日本

Phone: +81 52-953-0051

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