Guided Half-day Tour to Nagoya Castle & Toyota Commemorative Museum

Begin at Nagoya Castle, with its gorgeous Hommaru Palace, constructed completely with Edo Period materials and techniques. The castle is a testament of the Ancient Samurai times in Japan, and you'll have the opportunity to learn more about this period while exploring its grounds. 

The next stop on your guided tour will be the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. Here you'll gain insight on the famous Monozukuri craftsmanship that was started by Sakichi Toyoda as a Spinning and Weaving Company. Learn about the spirit of Kaizen – Continuous Improvement – while reflecting on all Toyota has accomplished throughout its history. 

Get ready to explore two of the most unique places in this area. The first is Nagoya Castle, which has been standing proudly since 1612, when it was built by the powerful shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. One of Japan's largest castles, Nagoya Castle features Kinshachi - a beautiful collection of gold roof ornaments that mark many centuries of history. 

On this tour, you'll also have the chance to explore Hommaru Palace, which has been carefully restored with only the finest materials and techniques from the Edo Period. 

And then, get ready for an interesting journey to one of Japan’s greatest inventions: Toyota automobile manufacturing. The Toyota Commemorative Museum has many interactive exhibits on automotive design and innovation that will surely leave you fascinated. 

From ancient machines used during wartime production to models from different states, cultures and eras made with modern machinery and techniques – there's something for everyone here! 

The Commemorative Museum also features instructive commentary, live demonstrations, and showcases of ever evolving products. You will learn more about Toyota's history and the Kaizen spirit that has been passed down from the founder, Sakichi. 

At the end of the tour, you will have a much better understanding of what Nagoya is famous for: Samurai and Monozukuri.

So don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore two amazing cultural icons in one day with our professional guide!

Itinerary

9:00 AM - Meet up at Nagoya Station's Tourist Information Center. We will then take the Nagoya metro to view Nagoya Castle (mainly Hommaru Palace).

Following the 90-minute tour of the Castle, you will board a bus to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.

There, you will gain a better understanding of Toyota's Monozukuri heritage spirit through live demonstrations and informed discussion from a professional guide.

After a 90-minute tour of the museum, we will take a bus back to Nagoya Station, bringing the tour to a close.

‍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

The tour includes visits to two iconic cultural attractions in Nagoya: Nagoya Castle and Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.

At Nagoya Castle, visitors can explore the castle grounds and the Hommaru Palace, which has been carefully restored with Edo Period materials and techniques.

The Toyota Commemorative Museum showcases the Monozukuri craftsmanship that started with Sakichi Toyoda's Spinning and Weaving Company, and visitors can learn about the spirit of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) that has driven Toyota's success.

The tour includes transportation to and from the attractions, and is led by a professional guide who provides informative commentary and live demonstrations.

The tour is only available in English, but Mandarin or French guides may be offered on occasion.
The cancellation policy for the tour is as follows: 50% refund for cancellations 6 to 3 days before the tour, no refund for cancellations 2 days before the tour or no-shows.

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, starting at 9:00 AM and ending at Nagoya Station's Tourist Information Center.

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