Nagoya is known as the “Heart of Japan” for not only its central location and historical significance but also for its great contributions to industry and innovation in Japan. The industrial prominence of the region had led it to become the home to manufacturing giants such as Toyota, Brother, Noritake, Ibanez, Buffalo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
This journey through Japan’s center of commerce will provide you with a glimpse into Nagoya’s industrial past and its dreams for a technological future as you are led by a professional guide on this full-day tour.
The tour begins with a meetup at Nagoya Station at 9:00. Guests should wait inside the station, in front of the SILVER clock tower across from the Shinkansen exit gates. Your guide will greet you there.
After lunch, we will head to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology where your guide will lead you through exhibits explaining the history and manufacturing process of this world-renowned company.
Enjoy a guided tour through Noritake Garden Gallery and Museum as you view the process of how this elegant porcelain is created from start to finish. Then spend some free time to grab lunch, shop for tableware, or simply appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of the porcelain and chinaware.
The Toyota Automobile Museum showcases the history of automobiles and automotive culture around the world. You will be able to view its impressive collection of vehicles ranging from the birth of gasoline-powered automobiles to present day models as well as its displays of approximately 4,000 automotive-related cultural materials, including posters, toy cars, and hood ordainments.
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the clock tower should be located directly in front of you. If you are arriving via a JR line, look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate.
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