General Information

Visitor Information

Phone: 0568-25-3600

Facsimile: 0568-25-3602

Mail: rekimin@city.kitanagoya.lg.jp

Hours: From 09:00am to 05:00pm * Last admission of the day is 04:40pm.

Closed:

• Mondays (Excluding national holidays. On these days, the museum will be open on Monday and closed the following weekday.)
• The last day of each month (If that day falls on a Sunday, Saturday, or one of the above closed days, the museum will be closed on the first weekday after that day.)
• New-year holidays : December 28 - January 4
• Working periods for maintenance (Periods vary by year.)

Please see the calendar for details.

Admission Fee: Free (Until the end of September 2025)

• Calendar

Regarding the introduction of admission fees for the Showa Era Lifestyle Museum

In order to secure the necessary financial resources to strengthen the foundation for sustainable operation, we would like to announce that we will start charging admission fees from October 1, 2025, as follows.
With this financial resource, we aim to pass on our valuable collection of Showa lifestyle materials to the future and further enhance the content of our exhibits.　We would like to appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Admission Fees (From October 1, 2025)

Adults: 300 yen (Free for those under 18)

Automobiles Exhibition Space on the basement floor and the Lobby Exhibition Space on the second floor are free of admission.

Street Address

The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum

Official name : Kitanagoya City Museum of History and Folklore

〒481-8588

53 Osakaki, Kumanosho, Kitanagoya City,
Aichi Prefecture JAPAN

Floor Map

The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum is on the third floor of the Kitanagoya City Library.

• Floor Map and permanent exhibition overview of the museum （PDF 2.5MB）

Recommended bus time table

Kita-bus

If you would like to visit the museum, you can take a “Kita-bus” from the east exit of Nishiharu Station.

• 1 ride for 100 yen, free for junior high school students and younger
• Please note that buses are not in service on Sundays and public holidays.

Outward 【East exit of Nishiharu Station→City Hall East Building(Museum)】

1. Departure 09:22am → 09:28am Arrival
2. Departure 10:22am → 10:51am Arrival
3. Departure 11:22am → 11:28am Arrival
4. Departure 12:22pm → 12:51pm Arrival
5. Departure 14:22pm → 14:51pm Arrival
6. Departure 15:22pm → 15:28pm Arrival

Return trip 【City Hall East Building(Museum)→East exit of Nishiharu Station

1. Departure 10:51am → 11:00am Arrival
2. Departure 11:28am → 12:00pm Arrival
3. Departure 12:51pm → 13:00pm Arrival
4. Departure 14:51pm → 15:00pm Arrival
5. Departure 15:28pm → 16:00pm Arrival
6. Departure 16:51pm → 17:00pm Arrival

• See "Kita-bus" for more information.

FAQ

FAQ about Visits and Facilities

How long does it take to see the museum exhibits?

It takes about 30 minutes to visit, and with more than 10,000 items on display, some visitors take a little longer.

Is there a place to eat in the museum?

No food or drink is allowed in the museum. Please use the shops and restaurants around the museum. A vending machine is also available in the City Library on the first floor.

Can I take pictures in the museum?

Generally, photography is allowed for personal use only. However, depending on the exhibition, photography may be prohibited. Also, if we see any behavior that would disturb other visitors, we will not allow you to take pictures. Please contact us for more information about photography for the purpose of publication.

I would like to go to the museum by car. Is there a parking lot?

There is an adjacent parking lot, which is free of charge. However, if you are coming by bus or other large vehicles, please contact us in advance.

Can I borrow a wheelchair in the museum?

Two wheelchairs are available. Please ask the receptionist if you wish to use one.