What other travelers are saying about Little World Museum of the Outdoor Folklore
I have been to Little World many many times over the ten years. Because there's always different food fairs throughout the year it never gets boring to visit.
The walking course is around 3 kilometers to finish and generally takes around 2 to 3 hours to complete, depending on how many pavilions I stop at. My favorite pavilions are generally the Peru, Germany and Italy pavilions as those usually have the best food in my opinion. There are several other pavilions worth visiting as well, however. It's also worth mentioning there's a small coffee shop that sells the best Kona coffee when it's open and is always the highlight of visiting Little World. Generally it's only open on weekends.
If you don't want to walk there are buses available, I think the bus fare is ¥500 but I never use the bus so I'm not 100% sure if that's still what it costs.
In spring Little World is particularly beautiful with all the blooming flowers. Sakura season is especially beautiful there.
Nice place that serves as exhibits for various cultures throughout various points in history. It goes through the history of various people like the indigenous Americans, the Micronesians, the Ancient Greek, Africans, Japanese, Chinese, etc. Only gripe is that it's very hot during the summer with not a lot of summer. Also, this is a place in which you can spend a whole day, but there are not many food options in the museum/park itself.
I took my 9 year old here. First, it’s huge. There is a lot to see. It’s very unique. A bit of history. Plus, you can introduce your kids to other cultures. And, the kids can buy a passport book for ¥400 and collect stamps. The stamps are really nice. They are ink stamps.
Just a couple of negatives. It’s a little expensive (¥1,000 for parking?!!). ¥2,200 for an adult. They allow dogs, which is fine, but I think they should put a strict rule about the dogs. One dog was very excitable and kept barking and trying to get people. It was rather annoying. And, there was a group of people with huge dogs. I asked if I could pet one, they motioned to the one I could pet As I stepped toward it, their other huge dog leapt at me and barked aggressively. If dogs are not friendly, they should not be allowed in.
The place has a few areas in need of repairs. One set of stairs was crumbling.
We stayed about 5 hours. Overall, it’s worth the trip. Just be aware of the cost, and the numerous dogs.
Good for solo travelers
I love the immersive experience, especially the collecting of stamps. It felt like I am traveling to another country.
Sadly some of the infrastructure are under construction, but you can still enjoy the view both inside and outside.
We came around 5pm during Obon holiday for the late opening until 8pm. There was a food market and Thai lantern event with a fireworks show. Included in the ticket price this was quite a bargain. The only issue is that due to everyone leaving at the same time, traffic was gridlocked and it took about one hour just to leave the car park! Plan ahead and leave slightly early if you can to avoid this.
Little World Museum in Inuyama, Japan is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (March-November) and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (December-February). Adult admission is 1,800 yen, high school students 1,100 yen, and elementary/junior high students 700 yen. Children under 3 enter free.
From Nagoya, take the Meitetsu Inuyama Line to Inuyama Station (25 minutes), then transfer to the Meitetsu bus bound for Little World Museum (20 minutes). Total travel time is approximately 1 hour. The museum is located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture.
Little World Museum features 23 countries' traditional houses and cultural exhibits spread across 123 hectares. Visitors can experience authentic folk performances, try traditional costumes, sample international cuisine, participate in hands-on craft workshops, and explore recreated villages from around the world including Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
A complete visit to Little World Museum takes 4-6 hours to see all exhibits and cultural demonstrations. The outdoor museum covers a large area requiring significant walking. Plan a full day if you want to participate in cultural activities, try traditional foods, and thoroughly explore all 23 country pavilions.
Yes, Little World Museum is very family-friendly with interactive exhibits, cultural costume try-ons, traditional games, and hands-on activities that engage children. The outdoor setting allows kids to explore freely, and many pavilions offer child-friendly cultural experiences and educational programs about world folklore and traditions.
