To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Toyota Mobile Corporation, the Toyota Automobile Museum was opened in 1989 to celebrate the rapid evolution of automobiles for the past 100 years. Since 2016, the museum is undergoing a major update to its exhibits. However, you can still visit the museum during this period as the renovation is done in phases.
Despite my family not being massive car lovers, we still decided to visit this place as we heard that it is one of the most outstanding museums in Nagoya. This museum is dedicated to preserve the history of automobile. There are approximately 160 vehicles on display collected from various countries; mostly Japanese, American, and European cars. Many pieces of its collection date back to as early as the late 1800s.
Despite my family not being massive car lovers, we still decided to visit this place as we heard that it is one of the most outstanding museums in Nagoya. This museum is dedicated to preserve the history of automobile. There are approximately 160 vehicles on display collected from various countries; mostly Japanese, American, and European cars. Many pieces of its collection date back to as early as the late 1800s.
Main building
The main building has 3 levels. The first level features the Symbol Zone where a replica of the Toyoda Model AA is on display. This the first ever passenger car made by Toyota. The second level showcases various vintage European and American cars leading up to the birth of Japanese cars (1880s- 1950s). The third level is exclusively reserved for only Japanese automobiles (1950s-1990s).
Some of the models on display
Annex building
In addition to the main exhibit, there is an area in the annex building depicting the progress of mobilisation in Japan and the change in lifestyle, culture and taste over the years. This exhibit houses approximately 2000 cultural items from different time periods.
Outside the building, there is a Toyota Bonnet Bus on display. This is one of the few vehicles at this museum where visitors can hop aboard to see the interior design.
This museum is definitely a must-go for car fanatics or historian buffs. Its impressive collection of vintage cars are well-maintained and seem as if it was made just yesterday. The whole tour takes up to 3-4 hours to complete. Other facilities at this attraction includes a library, a museum shop and a restaurant.
Additional Information*
Operating Hours: 09:00-1700 (last adminssion 16:30)
Closed: Monday (or Tuesday when Monday falls on a public holiday) and New Year holidays
Tickets: 1000 yen (adults), 600 yen (junior high and high school students), 400 yen (elementary school students), free (pre-school children)
Address: 41-100 Yokomichi, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture 480-1118, Japan
Tel: (+81) 561-63-5151 / Contact for visits and inquiries: (+81) 561-63-5155
Website: http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/english/
*All information and prices provided are subjected to changes
Operating Hours: 09:00-1700 (last adminssion 16:30)
Closed: Monday (or Tuesday when Monday falls on a public holiday) and New Year holidays
Tickets: 1000 yen (adults), 600 yen (junior high and high school students), 400 yen (elementary school students), free (pre-school children)
Address: 41-100 Yokomichi, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture 480-1118, Japan
Tel: (+81) 561-63-5151 / Contact for visits and inquiries: (+81) 561-63-5155
Website: http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/english/
*All information and prices provided are subjected to changes