Hino Auto Plaza, Automobile and technology museum in Minamino, Japan.
Hino Auto Plaza is a corporate museum in Minamino that displays vehicles and machinery from the manufacturer's history. The exhibitions feature different truck models, buses, experimental vehicles, and engines from various eras, along with documentation of technical development.
The museum was founded in 1996 and displays a collection documenting truck and bus development since the company's early days. A replica of the TGE-A truck stands at the entrance and was recognized by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a heritage landmark of industrial modernization.
The place reflects how Hino Motors shaped Japan's transportation industry over many decades through its vehicle designs and innovations. Visitors can observe how the company's work connected to everyday life and industrial progress across the country.
The place is located near Hachiojiminamino Station on the JR Yokohama Line and is accessible by train. Admission is free and the facility opens on weekdays, making it convenient for those planning a daytime visit.
The company was the first Japanese truck manufacturer to compete in the Dakar Rally, marking a milestone in international motorsport history. This achievement demonstrates the high engineering standard the company had reached.
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