Toyota Kaikan Museum

Toyota Kaikan Museum is a corporate museum in Toyotachō displaying manufacturing processes, vehicle models, and technological innovations. The exhibition spans two floors organized into five themed zones that cover the complete production cycle.

The museum was founded in 1977 to mark Toyota's 40th anniversary and document the company's development. Since then it has evolved from displaying traditional automobiles to showcasing solutions for future mobility.

The museum reflects how Japanese manufacturing principles shape the way cars are built and designed. Visitors can observe these working methods through displays that show efficiency and careful attention to quality at every stage.

Visitors can reach the museum most easily using public transportation from nearby cities followed by a short walk. Weekday visits tend to be less crowded than weekends, making it easier to explore the exhibits.

The museum features interactive exhibits including actual factory welding robots showing how vehicles are really made. Visitors can also sit in driving simulators that recreate real safety scenarios.

Location: Toyotachō

Inception: 1977

Website: https://toyota.co.jp/en/about_toyota/facility/toyota_kaikan

GPS coordinates: 35.05174,137.16017

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54