Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Hudsonmccraw
    Virginia Beach, Virginia2,705 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must for automotive enthusiasts and anyone who likes automobiles of any kind.
    As someone who has owned Toyota products for years, it was wonderful to be able to see the history of Toyota Motor Corporation, and the legacy of its founders. From humble beginnings in the textile industry to eventually becoming the world’s leading automaker. This museum has thoughtfully designed exhibits that are thorough and detailed to the point that not learning something new about the company and it’s founders is impossible. If you are in Nagoya, you owe it to yourself to visit this museum. Admission prices are very reasonable 500 yen, and you get a lot in return.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 23, 2023
  • David N
    Hawthorne, California799 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Two Museums for the Price of One!
    Who knew that Toyota started out building weaving machines? 🤷‍♂️ Well, now I do! The first half of this museum is dedicated to the development of Toyota's weaving machines. And they produced machines for the entire process, from separating and cleaning the cotton balls, to spinning the cotton into yarn, and finally to weaving the yarn into cloth. They have quite an impressive collection of machines and they are all in working order. Toyota's manufacturing expertise was developed over the years through the creation of these weaving machines. Many of the machines have live demonstrations offered in both Japanese and English. After the docents perform the demonstration, they kindly take questions and interact with the guests. It is all included in the price of admission (which is ¥500). I learned a lot about the processing of cotton into yarn and the automated weaving of it into cloth. The development and manufacturing of these machines was quite fascinating. The second half of the museum is dedicated to the development of Toyota's automobiles. The early history of the first model produced and the first factory is presented in minute detail and with helpful displays and reproductions of the original workshops. From here, you will see all of the historic models of Toyota cars on display, including the rare and highly valuable 2000GT. Many modern manufacturing techniques and robots are on display and demonstrated as well. You can spend a lot of time at this museum. I would recommend allocating at least half a day. There are audio guides available in English for ¥200, but you will probably need to stay even longer if you want to listen to all of the commentary available. They also have a small snack shop and we enjoyed a nice coffee and dessert after our visit. This is a must see attraction if you are in Nagoya.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 2, 2023
  • Shamalie J
    Colombo, Sri Lanka124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience. VFM
    This place is amazing to understand the Toyota history and its automobile process. I would easily spend a half day. I participated in the English tours for the Textile and Automobile aspects and I was blown out of mind. Don’t miss this in Nagoya. It’s great!!!
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 23, 2023
  • missjojo2018
    Sydney, Australia91 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting and informative visit
    We visited on a weekday afternoon and it was not crowded. We bought our tickets from the self service kiosks (which was easy to use) and entered the 1st pavilion after showing our tickets to the staff. The museum is bigger than expected and there are a lot of exhibits and information provided; from the early days of Toyota (as a weaving company and pivoting to the automobile industry) to current day. The museum is a must visit for automobile fans.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written January 1, 2024
  • aok47
    Melbourne, Australia760 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome textile museum, ues textile!
    I was expecting to find an automotive museum , nothing prepared me for the textile machinery. The huge number of machines arranged chronologically was truly mind-blowing. With staff strategically positioned to run through demonstrations. The automotive section was good too!
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 12, 2024
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Jas Nathaniel
Honolulu, HI121 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Museum first begins with the interior of the vehicles, textiles, steam engines, and metal work. My husband was a little disappointed as he wanted to see Toyota vehicles. Once we got to the Automobile Pavilion, he was in heaven. We've been big fans of Toyota and own a Toyota. To see the first type of Toyota to the most recent was exciting. We spent over an hour and half at the museum. Entry fee was 500 Yen per Adult.
Written April 17, 2020
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NagoyaYabu
Nagoya, Japan20 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
I went there in July. Now because of infection control for COVID19,we need to reserve an admission just only Saturday and Sunday. For weekdays we can enter there. But when more than 20 members go into Toyota Techno Museum, we also have to reserve
My son, 5 years old, likes this museum very much! We can see some kinds of Toyota vehicles. Maybe whole family can enjoy this museum.
Written August 11, 2021
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Ben C
Hong Kong, China734 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
We took a walk up to the Museum on a rainy day, it was a memorable experience on the two plus kilometres journey which was through some less commercialized area.

The museum housed inside few historic buildings gave visitors rich and impressive information how the Toyota giant began as a weaving machines maker to become motor giants. More so there is no anything bullish show off during the journey.

A lot of classy Japanese vintage cars couldn't find anywhere. Almost a must see in a Nagoya leisure trip.
Written May 24, 2020
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David N
Hawthorne, CA799 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Who knew that Toyota started out building weaving machines? 🤷‍♂️

Well, now I do! The first half of this museum is dedicated to the development of Toyota's weaving machines. And they produced machines for the entire process, from separating and cleaning the cotton balls, to spinning the cotton into yarn, and finally to weaving the yarn into cloth. They have quite an impressive collection of machines and they are all in working order. Toyota's manufacturing expertise was developed over the years through the creation of these weaving machines.

Many of the machines have live demonstrations offered in both Japanese and English. After the docents perform the demonstration, they kindly take questions and interact with the guests. It is all included in the price of admission (which is ¥500). I learned a lot about the processing of cotton into yarn and the automated weaving of it into cloth. The development and manufacturing of these machines was quite fascinating.

The second half of the museum is dedicated to the development of Toyota's automobiles. The early history of the first model produced and the first factory is presented in minute detail and with helpful displays and reproductions of the original workshops. From here, you will see all of the historic models of Toyota cars on display, including the rare and highly valuable 2000GT. Many modern manufacturing techniques and robots are on display and demonstrated as well.

You can spend a lot of time at this museum. I would recommend allocating at least half a day. There are audio guides available in English for ¥200, but you will probably need to stay even longer if you want to listen to all of the commentary available. They also have a small snack shop and we enjoyed a nice coffee and dessert after our visit. This is a must see attraction if you are in Nagoya.
Written December 3, 2023
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,911 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
This museum was so much fun! The entrance fee was small, ¥500. We spent over two hours here. I had no idea that Toyota started as an automatic loom factory. I learned so much here and the staff was great! As an English Speaker, they were very informative and willing to explain and show us exhibits. The interaction here was very nice. Half the museum was the history of Toyoda and the loom while the other half was on the son of the inventor and how the Toyota cars came about. There is even a violin playing robot at the entrance!
Written January 6, 2022
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Hudsonmccraw
Virginia Beach, VA2,705 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
As someone who has owned Toyota products for years, it was wonderful to be able to see the history of Toyota Motor Corporation, and the legacy of its founders. From humble beginnings in the textile industry to eventually becoming the world’s leading automaker. This museum has thoughtfully designed exhibits that are thorough and detailed to the point that not learning something new about the company and it’s founders is impossible. If you are in Nagoya, you owe it to yourself to visit this museum. Admission prices are very reasonable 500 yen, and you get a lot in return.
Written July 23, 2023
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missjojo2018
Sydney, Australia91 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We visited on a weekday afternoon and it was not crowded. We bought our tickets from the self service kiosks (which was easy to use) and entered the 1st pavilion after showing our tickets to the staff. The museum is bigger than expected and there are a lot of exhibits and information provided; from the early days of Toyota (as a weaving company and pivoting to the automobile industry) to current day. The museum is a must visit for automobile fans.
Written January 2, 2024
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Shamalie J
Colombo, Sri Lanka124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
This place is amazing to understand the Toyota history and its automobile process. I would easily spend a half day. I participated in the English tours for the Textile and Automobile aspects and I was blown out of mind.

Don’t miss this in Nagoya. It’s great!!!
Written December 24, 2023
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aok47
Melbourne, Australia760 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
I was expecting to find an automotive museum , nothing prepared me for the textile machinery. The huge number of machines arranged chronologically was truly mind-blowing. With staff strategically positioned to run through demonstrations. The automotive section was good too!
Written March 12, 2024
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craigalank
Blue Mounds, WI124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Very well done. They saved many of the massive machines for display with a significant number still in working order. Many that you could click a button and watch it go. Anyone in the quilting world or the engineering /robotics will be fascinated.
Slightly disturbing that in the various historical notes the years from 1941 to 1944 never appear. 1945 does and is referred to as the beginning of the postwar period. Come on Japan! The Germans don't gloss over what happened. The US is getting better at acknowledging the errors of our past. Get with the program.
Written March 17, 2024
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