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- English
Established in 1933, Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world—so influential that an entire city was even renamed after the company. This private tour is perfect for Toyota fans and car enthusiasts who want to explore Japan beyond Tokyo.
The tour also includes a ride on Japan’s famous high-speed train, the Shinkansen—also known as the bullet train—an experience in itself.
While this tour is a bit more premium, you’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide who is truly passionate about cars. Your guide will explain the Japanese automobile industry in depth, while also sharing fascinating insights into Japanese culture along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will inform you of the exact meeting spot at the hotel you choose as your meeting point. Please arrive at the meeting spot 5 minutes before the tour begins.
Itinerary
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1Tokyo Station
The tour guide will pick you up at most hotels in central Tokyo. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know, and we might still be able to arrange a pick-up. After being picked up from your hotel in central Tokyo, you'll embark on an exciting ride on Japan's high-speed Shinkansen, also known as the Bullet Train, from Tokyo Station. The journey takes about 80 minutes to a local station called Toyohashi. On a clear day, you might catch a stunning view of Mt. Fuji through the train windows, making the experience even more memorable.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
After arriving at Toyohashi Station in Aichi Prefecture, your guide will arrange a private vehicle and take you on a drive through the local towns of Japan to your first destination, the Toyota Kaikan Museum. Located next to Toyota Motor Corporation’s headquarters in Toyota City, the museum offers a fascinating introduction to Toyota’s latest technologies and innovations.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Toyota Kaikan Museum
Toyota City is a local municipality in Aichi Prefecture. The city was named after the world’s largest automobile company, Toyota. We will walk from the station to Toyota’s headquarters and then visit the Toyota Kaikan Museum, which showcases many of Toyota’s latest vehicles, concept cars, and more. It is truly a paradise for those who love Toyota cars.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Toyota Automobile Museum
It is one of the largest automobile museums in Japan, operated by Toyota. The museum exhibits not only Toyota vehicles, but also cars from all over the world, tracing the history of the automobile from the dawn of the industry to the present day. It also features a library, unique exhibitions on automotive history and car culture, and a museum shop. This is truly a paradise for all car enthusiasts.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
After your visit to the Toyota Automobile Museum, your guide will drive you back to Toyohashi Station, where you will board the Shinkansen for your return journey to Tokyo. Sit back and relax during the approximately 1.5-hour bullet train ride to Tokyo Station. Upon arrival, your guide will accompany you by subway or local JR train and escort you back to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A subway or local JR train will be used after picking you up at your hotel, and the same applies for the drop-off service.
- If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide's transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
- Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
- The tour involves a good amount of walking. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes.
- Please prepare rain gear, such as umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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