Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Noritake Garden & Toyota Commemorative Museum
Overview
Discover the Roots of Manufacturing City Nagoya
Immerse yourself in the history of monozukuri (“Craftsmanship”) culture on this private tour. Visit two sites of the world famous companies; Noritake, a tableware and technology company, and Toyota. Both Noritake and Toyota originated from Central Japan, which is considered to be the most important region for advanced manufacturing. With live demonstrations and dedicated guides, learning more about the foundations of Toyota’s studious, challenging, kaizen (striving for improvement), and creative spirit will be an exciting once in a lifetime experience. All entrance fees included.
Immerse yourself in the history of monozukuri (“Craftsmanship”) culture on this private tour. Visit two sites of the world famous companies; Noritake, a tableware and technology company, and Toyota. Both Noritake and Toyota originated from Central Japan, which is considered to be the most important region for advanced manufacturing. With live demonstrations and dedicated guides, learning more about the foundations of Toyota’s studious, challenging, kaizen (striving for improvement), and creative spirit will be an exciting once in a lifetime experience. All entrance fees included.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/Admission - Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Noritake no Mori, 3-1-36 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-Ku, Nagoya 451-0051 Aichi Prefecture
In commemorating the 100th anniversary of Noritake Co., Limited., Noritake Garden was opened on October 5, 2001 on the premises of Noritake’s headquarters, the very birthplace of modern pottery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, 4-1-35 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi-Ku, Nagoya 451-0051 Aichi Prefecture
Established by the Toyota group, this museum preserves and uses a factory building used during the Taisho era (1912–1926) which still remains in the birthplace of the Toyota group as an industrial heritage.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Noritake no Mori, 3-1-36 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-Ku, Nagoya 451-0051 Aichi Prefecture
In commemorating the 100th anniversary of Noritake Co., Limited., Noritake Garden was opened on October 5, 2001 on the premises of Noritake’s headquarters, the very birthplace of modern pottery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, 4-1-35 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi-Ku, Nagoya 451-0051 Aichi Prefecture
Established by the Toyota group, this museum preserves and uses a factory building used during the Taisho era (1912–1926) which still remains in the birthplace of the Toyota group as an industrial heritage.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please be prepared for a fair amount of walking
- On some National holidays some attractions might be closed, so other attractions may be substituted instead
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Tony_Q
May 2023
I have owned Lexus autos for more than 20 years so the Toyota Museum was especially meaningful. On my first trip to Japan in 1967 I bought a set of Noritake China, so loved seeing that fascinating museum. Hiro was great guide, and showed us all the important sites in these two museums.
I have owned Lexus autos for more than 20 years so the Toyota Museum was especially meaningful. On my first trip to Japan in 1967 I bought a set of Noritake China, so loved seeing that fascinating museum. Hiro was great guide, and showed us all the important sites in these two museums.Sheryll C
August 2018
Enjoyed the tour very much. We met and started the tour on the dot. Went to Toyota Commemorative Museum first, and spent two hours and enjoyed immensely learning the history and the evolution of the Toyota company. Ended the tour at the Noritake Museum. Just around lunch time. Our tour guide ...
Enjoyed the tour very much. We met and started the tour on the dot. Went to Toyota Commemorative Museum first, and spent two hours and enjoyed immensely learning the history and the evolution of the Toyota company. Ended the tour at the Noritake Museum. Just around lunch time. Our tour guide Ms.Yayoi Niwa is amazing. I highly recommend her.