Guided Half-day Tour to Toyota Commemorative Museum & SCMAGLEV Railway Park

Experience the most recent developments in technology and industry on our incredible half-day Guided Tour of Nagoya’s top attractions. Visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, which celebrates Central Japan's manufacturing revolution from its beginnings to the present day. Afterwards, marvel at the SCMAGLEV Railway Park as you learn about Japan's railway evolution from steam locomotives to bullet trains and magnetic speed trains. Get an inside look into how engineers in Japan applied passion and effort to shape the world of transportation today. Come discover the engineering gems in Nagoya with us!

Location

Nagoya

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Experience the spirit of Monozukuri (“Craftsmanship or Manufacturing”) from Toyota, one of the world's most recognizable and innovative car companies! Our exclusive Guided Half-day Tour(PM) to Toyota Commemorative Museum & SCMAGLEV Railway Park is ideal for travelers looking to gain further knowledge on how this successful business was started.

You will explore the historic area where Sakichi Toyoda began his Spinning and Weaving Company and learn more about Toyota's studious, challenging, kaizen (striving for improvement), and creative spirit which has turned the company into a powerhouse in car manufacturing.

Starting off with a guided tour at the Commemorative Museum, you will get to uncover the secrets behind how Japanese people came up with their ‘manufacturing spirit’. Here, you will discover how concepts like Kaizen and teamwork have made Japan what it is today—a manufacturing powerhouse.

After that, hop over to SCMAGLEV and Railway Park where you’ll be amazed by an extensive collection on display consisting of successive trains all the way back from when it first started development. You may feel the passion of all the technical experts that contributed to making Japan number 1 in accurate and high speed Shinkansen (Bullet Trains).

Finally discover how MAGLEVs are operated! Already becoming popular around selected parts of Japan, we are rapidly approaching round 2 of Maglevs—the start-up between Tokyo and Nagoya soon in 2027.

With its cutting edge technology, expect beautiful sightseeing views that can only be experienced on a MAGLEV train ride! Our city, Nagoya, especially around the main station has grown immensely thanks to this new invention.

Each tour is led by an experienced local guide who will introduce you to this unique cultural event full of exciting sights, sounds, and activities that have been specially selected with your enjoyment in mind.

From live demonstrations to interactive exhibits, this special trip promises a memorable day of comprehension and exploration at one of Nagoya's most visited attractions.

Step into the rich history of Monozukuri with our Guided Half-day Tour(PM) for an unforgettable ride!

Key takeaways

Toyota is a successful and innovative car company that embodies the spirit of Monozukuri, or craftsmanship and manufacturing.

The Toyota Commemorative Museum provides insight into the manufacturing spirit of Japan, including concepts like Kaizen and teamwork that have made Japan a manufacturing powerhouse.

The SCMAGLEV Railway Park showcases the history and development of trains, including high-speed Shinkansen (Bullet Trains) and MAGLEV trains.

The tour includes transportation to and from the attractions, a professional guide, and landing and facility fees.

The tour lasts for 5 hours and includes a 90-minute visit to both the Toyota Commemorative Museum and the SCMAGLEV Railway Park.

The tour is only available in English, with Mandarin or French guides available on occasion.

The cancellation policy for the tour is as follows: 6 days to 3 days before the tour - 50% cancellation fee, 2 days before the tour to the day of the tour - no show/cancellation after the tour has left - 100% cancellation fee.

From $149

/person

Adults

Ages 12-99

Children

Ages 5-11

Infants

Ages 0-4

A cancellation penalty of 20% applies if you cancel within 10 days of the start time.

A cancellation penalty of 30% applies if you cancel within 7 days of the start time.

A cancellation penalty of 40% applies if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.

The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 0 hours of the start time.

Reviews

Guided Half-day Tour to Toyota Commemorative Museum & SCMAGLEV Railway Park

1 review

1/1

Amazing!

TAKA was in our meeting place when we arrived and she quickly set off to start our tour of Toyota Commemorative Museum and the SCMAGLEV Railway Park. Apparently, there are 2 Toyota Museums and we went to the one which I wasn't keen on visiting. However, it was an interesting place too. The SMCAGLEV Park was a fantastic tour and the simulator ride was the highlight of our visit. Definitely recommend this tour with TAKA!

Ojie D

March 22, 2019

Amazing!

Ojie D

March 22, 2019

Itinerary

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center (Scheduled at 13:00)

1 Chome-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi

Meeting/pick up will be located at the Tourist Information Center in Nagoya Station. Afterwards we'll board a train to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Duration: 90 minutes (admissions included)

This museum provides insight into the manufacturing spirit of Japan, including concepts like Kaizen and teamwork that have made Japan a manufacturing powerhouse.