Yanmar Museum

The Yanmar Museum is a technology museum in Nagahama that explores industrial machinery and its applications. The building features exhibits about tractors, excavators, and boats, with interactive simulators where visitors can operate these machines firsthand.

The museum opened in 2013 to celebrate Yanmar's centennial anniversary. Its story is tied to Magokichi Yamaoka, who invented the first compact diesel engine in Japan, which became the foundation for the company.

The museum shows how agricultural and industrial machinery evolved in Japan and shaped farming and construction practices. Visitors can see through the displays how these machines became important tools for people working the land.

The museum is located in the Sanwa-cho area of Nagahama and is open daily to visitors. Plan time to explore the simulators, as these interactive sections draw considerable interest from guests.

The museum's roof features a biotope that recreates the Lake Biwa ecosystem with local aquatic plants and animals. This unexpected garden offers visitors a chance to observe natural elements while surrounded by machines and technology.

Location: Nagahama

Architects: Nihon Sekkei

Official opening: March 21, 2013

Address: 6-50 Sanwacho, Nagahama, Shiga 526-0055

Phone: +81749628887

Website: https://yanmar.com/jp/museum

GPS coordinates: 35.37450,136.27015

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25