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

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!

Itinerary

13:00 PM - 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. We'll board a train back to Nagoya Station after a 90-minute tour of the museum. We will next ride another train for 30 minutes to a dock where SCMAGLEV Train Park is located. You'll spend 90 minutes at the huge museum, which houses both historic and modern rail vehicles.

18:00 PM - We will go back to Nagoya Station by train, ending the tour.

‍Note - This tour is only available in English. A Mandarin or French guide may be offered on occasion. Please contact the supplier to inquire about availability.

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.

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