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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Learn about the history of industry and the evolution of technology at the birthplace of the Toyota Group.

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This museum occupies the site and buildings of an experimental factory established in 1911 by Sakichi Toyoda, founder of the Toyota Group, for the research and development of looms. It is divided into two main sections: the Textile Machinery Pavilion, which introduces the textile machinery at the roots of Toyota, and the Automobile Pavilion, which traces the evolution of automotive technology.

The Textile Machinery Pavilion retains the original columns, beams, and red-brick walls of a textile factory built during the Taisho era, making visitors feel as though they have stepped back in time to a textile mill of the Taisho or early Showa era. Around 100 machines are displayed together, ranging from early tools and machinery to modern mechatronic textile equipment. Staff members also give regular demonstrations, allowing visitors to watch machines spin thread and weave fabric in a steady rhythm.

The Automobile Pavilion presents Toyota's approach to automobile manufacturing from a variety of perspectives. It consists of five zones: “The Early Days of the Automobile Business,” “Vehicle Development with an Eye to the Future,” “Development Technology,” “Production Technology,” and “Who Was Kiichiro Toyoda?” Visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of Toyota Motor Corporation's history and philosophy.

The museum also has a museum shop, restaurant, café, and library, offering plenty for families to explore throughout the day.

(Photos courtesy of the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology)

Highlights

  • Discover Toyota's history at the birthplace of the Toyota Group.
  • Learn about the textile machinery at the roots of the Toyota Group through exhibits and live demonstrations.
  • Explore the evolution and advancement of automotive technology through displays that include actual vehicles.

Photos

  • Located on the former site of the Toyoda Spinning & Weaving Co., Ltd. head office factory

    Located on the former site of the Toyoda Spinning & Weaving Co., Ltd. head office factory

  • The Textile Machinery Pavilion, where a wide range of textile machinery is displayed together

    The Textile Machinery Pavilion, where a wide range of textile machinery is displayed together

  • Type G Toyoda Automatic Loom with a non-stop shuttle-change mechanism

    Type G Toyoda Automatic Loom with a non-stop shuttle-change mechanism

  • An exhibit recreating the experimental factory

    An exhibit recreating the experimental factory

  • Toyoda Standard Sedan (Model AA)

    Toyoda Standard Sedan (Model AA)

  • The Automobile Pavilion, featuring notable cars from different eras

    The Automobile Pavilion, featuring notable cars from different eras

Reviews

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  • wendy
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    This is where the Toyota Group began, and you can learn about Toyota's history from its early development to the present, as well as the evolution of industrial technology. We happened to visit on a day when admission was free. We were so lucky!

    The first half mainly introduces Toyota's origins and development, and you can also see lots of early machinery. In the second half, it's packed with cars. Seeing all the different models and exhibits just gets more and more exciting!

    If you like cars or are interested in Japanese manufacturing or Toyota's history, this place is definitely worth visiting.

    It's also very easy to get to. It's close to the station and within walking distance, making it a convenient stop when planning a Nagoya itinerary.

  • 江明翰
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    Really awesome.
    I learned about Toyota's history, and there were also lots of textile machines and car collections on display.

  • L.X Wang
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    You can really learn about how Toyota became a world-class company here. The exhibits are super valuable and meaningful. It was an unforgettable experience!

  • YIyi
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    You get to learn how Toyota became such a world-famous, top-tier company.

  • 王怡潔
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    I just learned that Toyota actually started out in the textile business. That's pretty interesting!

Details

Name in Japanese
トヨタ産業技術記念館
Postal Code
451-0051
Address
4-1-35 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Phone
052-551-6115
Closed on
Mondays (or the following day when Monday is a national holiday)
Hours
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Admission
Adults: ¥1,000; ages 65 and over: ¥600; university students: ¥500; junior high and high school students: ¥300; elementary school students: ¥200. Joint ticket with Noritake Garden (Noritake Craft Center): adults ¥1,200. Joint ticket with the Toyota Automobile Museum: adults ¥1,800; ages 65 and over ¥980; junior high and high school students ¥640; elementary school students ¥460
Access
1) About a 3-minute walk from Sako Station on the Meitetsu Line
2) About 8 minutes from Nagoya Station on the Meguru Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa