Meitetsu is a nick name of Nagoya Tetsudo.
The reason ‘Nagoya Tetsudo’ becomes ‘Meitetsu’, is because the kanji of ‘Nagoya Tetsudo’ is written as ‘名古屋鉄道’ and the shortened kanji is ‘名鉄’. The first kanji ‘名’ can be read in 2 variations ‘Na’ and also ‘Mei’, the second is ‘tetsu’. So the ‘Mei’ and ‘tetsu’ come together and become ‘Meitetsu’.
One line of Meitetsu is the Inuyama line.
A train view of Inuyama line, starting from Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Shin Unuma Station.
Meitetsu Inuyama line
The Meitetsu Inuyama Line is a railroad line connecting Nagoya City and Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, in the central region of Japan. Inuyama City is famous as a tourist destination with historical castles and gardens, and the Meitetsu Inuyama Line is used by many tourists.
First, when transferring to the Meitetsu Inuyama Line from Nagoya City, either Nagoya Station or Kanayama Station is convenient. It takes about 25 minutes from Nagoya Station and about 15 minutes from Kanayama Station to reach Inuyama Station. You can also board directly from some Inuyama Line stations in Nagoya City.
From Inuyama Station, buses and cabs are available for sightseeing in the city. In particular, Inuyama Castle is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and is located within walking distance from Inuyama Station. Inuyama City also has traditional townscapes, Japanese gardens, and hot springs, which can be toured using the Inuyama Line.
The Inuyama Line is an easy-to-use railroad line for foreign tourists, with tourist-friendly cars and information displays. We encourage you to use the Inuyama Line when visiting tourist spots around Inuyama City.
This train stops at…
Meitetsu Nagoya Station
Iwakura Station
Konan Staion
Kashiwamori Station
Inuyama Station
Inuyamayuen Station
Shin Unuma Station
How to buy a ticket for Meitetsu Inuyama line for foreign tourists?
Ticket vending machines: You can purchase the required number of tickets after confirming the fare from your boarding station to your destination station at the ticket vending machines installed at the station. Some of the vending machines are multilingual, offering support in English, Chinese, Korean, and other languages.
Ticket counter: You can also purchase tickets at the ticket counters installed at the station. Japanese language proficiency may be required for purchasing tickets at the counter, but many station staff can also communicate in English and other languages.
IC card: If you are using the “manaca” IC card in the city of Nagoya, you can also use it on the Inuyama Line. Simply touch your “manaca” card at the automatic ticket gate before boarding the train, and you will be able to pass through. In some cases, fares paid using IC cards are eligible for discounts.
There are various types of tickets available, such as regular tickets, multiple-ride tickets, and commuter passes. There are also special express tickets that offer cheaper fares from your boarding station to your destination, as well as round-trip tickets that make accessing tourist spots more convenient.
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