Toyota Kaikan Museum — Attraction in Toyota

i'm impressed with how Toyota can run regular tours on top of a working factory. Even though it's long trip (from Nagoya) by train and bus, it's an educational experience to observe the day-to-day operations of a car factory.

In my tour, we saw the welding (with mesmerizing robots) and the final assembly (saw firsthand how the line dealt with problems). We saw a special-order police car!

Our English-speaking guide was friendly and well-informed. For souvenir, she passed out an LFA model to the kids and pens for the grown-ups (I wish I could have the model).

Cameras and phones are not allowed in the factory, but they have free lockers. They also have some Toyota models on display in the main area. There was a customized...

The Toyota Kaikan Museum is located in Toyota City, Japan. It offers a comprehensive look into the automotive world of Toyota, featuring exhibits on the company's history, technological innovations, and manufacturing processes. Visitors can explore various displays, including interactive exhibits and demonstrations of cutting-edge automotive technologies. The museum aims to provide insight into Toyota's commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation in the automotive industry.

It offers guided tours, interactive displays, and showcases environmentally friendly technologies, emphasizing Toyota’s commitment to sustainability. The museum also features a driving simulator and a glimpse into the future of...

This is the place to go, to start from, if you want a Toyota or Lexus factory tour. Good English or other language support plus various displays, such as for factory operations, fuel cell or hybrid cars, Toyota GAZOO Racing, the trumpet playing and/or mini Robot Kirobo, and special displays such as for the 5 Continents Drive project. They have QR codes on most vehicles and displays for more information, very helpful and good. Don’t forget to check out the 2F Toyota Kaikan store too, you might like to try their signature wear, accessories, or even Toyota candy drops, and Toyota curry? They even have an “in-house” Starbucks in the...