What other travelers are saying about Toyota Automobile Museum, Nagakute
Amazing! You get to see the history of cars with restored vintage displays and some newer models. I love the easy navigation of the museum and I highly recommend coming here if you're into cars. You can also take part in a stamp rally and collect little car stamps (its more for kids, but its very fun). There is also a great merchandise store and a cafe. The staff are all very friendly, too. Highly recommend coming here and expect to spend an hour or two.
The museum displays approximately 140 vehicles from manufacturers worldwide, not limited to Toyota products. The collection includes European classics, American vehicles, and Japanese automobiles spanning from the late 19th century to modern times. The second floor focuses on global automotive history, while the third floor emphasizes Japanese automotive development, including significant models from various domestic manufacturers.
From central Nagoya, take the Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line to Fujigaoka Station, then transfer to the Linimo magnetic levitation line. Exit at Geidai-dori Station, which is approximately a 5-minute walk from the museum. Alternatively, visitors can drive via National Routes 155 and 57, with parking available on site. The journey from central Nagoya takes roughly 40-50 minutes by public transport.
General admission is ¥1,200 for adults, ¥700 for high school and university students, and ¥400 for elementary and junior high school students. Children under elementary school age enter free. Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more people. Annual passes and combination tickets with other nearby attractions may also be offered.
Yes, the museum provides English language materials including brochures, exhibit descriptions, and audio guides. Many of the display panels throughout the galleries feature English translations alongside Japanese text. The museum staff can provide basic assistance in English, and the facility is equipped to accommodate international tourists.
The museum maintains a functioning restoration workshop that is visible to visitors. Depending on ongoing projects, guests may observe skilled technicians working on historic vehicle preservation and restoration. The workshop schedule varies, so restoration activities may not always be in progress during your visit, but the workspace itself provides insight into the meticulous care required to maintain these automotive treasures.
Incredible museum which not only showcases Toyota/ other Japanese makes & models, but also the rich history of the automotive industry in Japan. The museum also houses a number of cars from all over the world from European to American muscle, as well as some quirky models you would never know existed. We were fortunate to attend while they had a ‘What’s JDM’ exhibit which featured handful of additional iconic vehicles.
The museum also has a restaurant & cafe for meals and refreshments and a store which has an extensive range of well priced apparel and merchandise from plastic models, Tomica and more detailed diecast models, and the store has a particular focus on the Toyota 2000GT, so you will not be disappointed if you came to this museum for this purpose (like me).
Rented a car and drove to the museum, glad we made the trip because of how informative it was. Unlike the Toyota commerative museum, this museum focused primarily on cars, it was amazing to see so many cars from the ages with brands from all over. Highly recommended whether you are a pistonhead or not.
I think there are at least 3 Toyota owned museums in Nagoya, each with a different theme and serving somewhat different purposes. This was the only one that charges a fee (1200Yen). If you're an auto nut though, there's a high chance you might think it's a steal.
Again I wasn't prepared for the scale of the museum so I didn't allocate sufficient time. Just the cars alone will take a few hours to properly appreciate. Anything that is remotely associated with cars are beautifully curated. License plates from around the world, movies that feature cars (example: Back to the Future), hood ornaments of all sorts and vintage. The library as well, I could spend days here.
This feels like Toyota's love letter to the automotive world. And they've poured their heart into it. I didn't do it justice on this trip. However, I'm determined to return.
Great collection or cars displaying the evolution and the history of motor cars. Staff at ticket counter spoke English as well which made it all very easy!
Stand out for me was the prototype LFA Spyder (one of two). Definitely worth the visit for this alone!
