Toyota Commemorative Museum

Main entrance of the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology Complete Travel Guide

The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology traces the Toyota Group's roots from textile looms to automobiles inside a converted red-brick factory, making it one of the most substantial industrial museums in Japan for anyone interested in manufacturing or car history.

Quick Facts

PricePaid. Adult admission is yen 1,000, yen 300 for senior and junior high school students, and yen 200 for elementary school students.
Time needed2 to 3 hours to see both the textile machinery hall and the automobile hall properly.
Best timeWeekday afternoons for a quieter visit; avoid Mondays, when the museum is closed.
Good forCar enthusiasts, engineering and manufacturing fans, families, and anyone curious how Toyota grew out of a textile loom business.

Best Things to Do

  • Watch the working demonstrations of historic textile looms, including machines built by Sakichi Toyoda, the group's founder.
  • Walk through the automobile hall covering the development of Toyota's early vehicles up to modern production techniques.
  • See live demonstrations of stamping, welding, and casting processes used in car manufacturing.
  • Check the museum's exhibit calendar for temporary technology and industry exhibitions.

Tickets and Fees

Checked in July 2026: adult admission is yen 1,000 at the gate, with hours from 9:30 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30). The museum is closed on Mondays and some additional holidays, so check the official calendar before visiting.

How to Get There

About a 3-minute walk from Sako Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, one stop from Meitetsu Nagoya Station. Kamejima Station on the Higashiyama subway line is also within walking distance.

Nearby Attractions

Combine this with a return trip into central Nagoya to see Nagoya Castle or Atsuta Shrine on the same day.

Book Before You Go

Use official information for opening hours and ticket rules, then book tours or tickets only when they fit your route.