Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nagoya
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2-3 hours for the textile machinery and automobile buildings
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed (Monday) · Tuesday 09:30-17:00 · Wednesday 09:30-17:00 · Thursday 09:30-17:00 · Friday 09:30-17:00 · Saturday 09:30-17:00 · Sunday 09:30-17:00 · From the official site tcmit.org (checked 5 November 2026): the museum opens at 09:30 and closes at 17:00, with admission accepted only until 16:30. Closing days are Mondays, or the following day when a Monday is a national holiday, plus the year-end and New Year period. The site also publishes an opening calendar marking each month closures, and the live demonstrations in the Textile Machinery and Automobile buildings have their own timetable page.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults 1,000 yen · Student: University students 600 yen, junior and senior high school students 500 yen · Groups of 30 or more pay 800, 480, 400, 240 and 160 yen for the same categories. School visits cost 250 yen for secondary students with primary pupils and their accompanying teachers free. University students and visitors over 65 must show proof, and primary pupils enter free during the Nagoya municipal school holidays in spring, summer and winter.
- Address
- 4-1-35 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya 451-0051, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.1890, 136.8757
Introduction
Founded by the Toyota Group on the birthplace of Toyota's loom works, the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology vividly charts the leap from textile machinery to automobile manufacturing. It preserves working automatic looms and early engines you can watch in motion, revealing the beauty of gears and the assembly line; the automobile wing displays landmark cars and hybrid tech, with hands-on areas to build models. It is the best classroom for Japan's monozukuri craftsmanship spirit and Nagoya's most enlightening industrial visit.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30-17:00 |
From the official site tcmit.org (checked 5 November 2026): the museum opens at 09:30 and closes at 17:00, with admission accepted only until 16:30. Closing days are Mondays, or the following day when a Monday is a national holiday, plus the year-end and New Year period. The site also publishes an opening calendar marking each month closures, and the live demonstrations in the Textile Machinery and Automobile buildings have their own timetable page.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults 1,000 yen |
|---|---|
| Student | University students 600 yen, junior and senior high school students 500 yen |
| Senior | People aged 65 and over 200 yen |
| Child | Primary school pupils 300 yen, pre-school children free |
| Free Admission | Holders of a disability handbook or a designated medical-care certificate enter free with one companion, and the Mirairo ID app is accepted at the information desk |
Groups of 30 or more pay 800, 480, 400, 240 and 160 yen for the same categories. School visits cost 250 yen for secondary students with primary pupils and their accompanying teachers free. University students and visitors over 65 must show proof, and primary pupils enter free during the Nagoya municipal school holidays in spring, summer and winter.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology?
Monday: Closed (Monday); Tuesday: 09:30-17:00; Wednesday: 09:30-17:00; Thursday: 09:30-17:00; Friday: 09:30-17:00; Saturday: 09:30-17:00; Sunday: 09:30-17:00; From the official site tcmit.org (checked 5 November 2026): the museum opens at 09:30 and closes at 17:00, with admission accepted only until 16:30. Closing days are Mondays, or the following day when a Monday is a national holiday, plus the year-end and New Year period. The site also publishes an opening calendar marking each month closures, and the live demonstrations in the Textile Machinery and Automobile buildings have their own timetable page.
How much is the admission for Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology?
Adult: Adults 1,000 yen; Student: University students 600 yen, junior and senior high school students 500 yen; Senior: People aged 65 and over 200 yen; Child: Primary school pupils 300 yen, pre-school children free; Free Admission: Holders of a disability handbook or a designated medical-care certificate enter free with one companion, and the Mirairo ID app is accepted at the information desk; Groups of 30 or more pay 800, 480, 400, 240 and 160 yen for the same categories. School visits cost 250 yen for secondary students with primary pupils and their accompanying teachers free. University students and visitors over 65 must show proof, and primary pupils enter free during the Nagoya municipal school holidays in spring, summer and winter.
Any practical tips for visiting Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology?
Allow About 1–2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:30–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours for the textile machinery and automobile buildings.
