Happiness through education at the Literary Knowledge Walk
Delve into the thoughts and character of literary giants through their works. You just might find a little happiness. Three courses—Cuisine, Music, and Art—invite you to walk along them, and those who have cleared all courses are invited to a special booth displaying pieces from the museum's collection having to do with the courses themes.

• Event period: Sat, Dec 21, 2024–Mon (make-up holiday), Feb 24, 2025 (excluding days the museum is closed)
Participation registration:
• Location: Main Gate, North Gate (admission ticket box office), and the Nagoya Garrison Hospital
• Time: 10:00 am–3:30 pm (reservation at the Nagoya Garrison Hospital from 1:00 pm)
• Price: JPY 500/course (separate admission ticket required)
Report reception:
• Location: Nagoya Garrison Hospital
• Time: 1:00 pm–3:30 pm

Toasty cuisine available in winter only
Enjoy your choice of eight meals perfect for the cold winter available for a limited time only.

• Dates: Sat, Dec 21, 2024–Mon, Feb 24 (make-up holiday), 2025

Notes:
• Excludes days the museum and stores are closed.
• Available while supplies last.

First happiness: Happy New Year (separate admission ticket required)
Tour of Traditional New Year Decorations and Shinto Ceremonial Ropes from Around Japan
Traditional New Year decoration and Shinto ceremonial ropes from around Japan help to ring in the New Year at various buildings around the museum.

• Dates: Thu, Jan 2–Fri, Jan 31, 2025 (excluding days the museum is closed)
• Venue: 8th High School Main Gate, Toumatsu Home, Uji-Yamada Post Office, etc.

Chinese Zodiac Lottery
Try your luck in the New Year! Different Chinese zodiac anecdotes related to the Meiji period show you how lucky your year will be.

• Dates: Thu, Jan 2–Sun, Feb 9, 2025 (excluding days the museum is closed)
• Location: Inside the Railway Bureau's Shimbashi Plant and in front of Meiji Jinja Shrine
• Price: JPY 200/drawing

Photos in an original Meiji-period dress
For a limited time, put on a colorful, original rental dress for commemorative photos.
• Dates: Sat, Dec 7, 2024–Mon, Feb 24 (make-up holiday), 2024 (excluding days the museum is closed)
• Reception time: 10:30 am–3:00 pm
• Price: JPY 1,100/person with a period of 5 min. (no lengthening of time permitted)
• Location: Fashion Clothing Hall's Meiji-Mura Experience Area (inside the Yasuda Bank's Kaizu Location)
• Sizes: Height of 100–170 cm and large sizes

Notes:
• Available on a first-come, first-served basis while tickets last.
• Dresses and hats available for rental.

Find details from the Fashion Clothing Hall's Meiji-Mura Experience Area Commemorative Photo Course page (External link. Japanese only.)

Imperial Hotel Lobby and Front Entrance Renovation Tour (advance reservation required)
Enjoy the limited chance to see renovations as they are done on the Imperial Hotel Lobby and Front Entrance.

• Dates: Sat, Feb 1–Sat, Feb 8, 2025
• Location: Imperial Hotel Lobby and Front Entrance
• Times: From 11:00 am for the first session and from 1:30 pm for the second session (each session lasts 60 min.)
• Price: JPY 1,500/person (separate admission ticket required)
• Participant capacity: 20 people per session
• Eligibility: High school ages and older

Find details from the Imperial Hotel Lobby and Front Entrance Renovation Tour (External link. Japanese only.)

Bargain Kimono/Hakama Rental and Admission to Meiji-Mura Set collaborative event with Inuyama Biyori (advance reservation required)
Wear the kimono or hakama of your choice as you stroll around Meiji-Mura.

• Dates: Sat, Feb 1–Sun, Mar 23, 2025
• Location: Inuyama Biyori Nibankan Rental Kimono & Yukata
• Price: JPY 6,500/person (Includes Meiji-Mura admission, kimono or hakama rental, and help putting on attire. For adults only.)

Find details from the Bargain Kimono/Hakama Rental and Admission to Meiji-Mura Set details page (External link. Japanese only.)