Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Noritake Garden & Toyota Commemorative Museum
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Noritake no Mori
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.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
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.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities
Options
*Private Tour*Toyota&Noritake
Private Tour : Conduct the same itinerary as a private tour exclusively for your group.
Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Noritake Garden & Toyota Commemorative Museum
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
661fraserh,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Tour! Yumi was a fantastic guide and we had so much fun. The Toyota factory was really impressive and well laid out.
Aki was a great English...
Isabella S,,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aki was a great English speaking guide. She was very helpful in maximizing the time we had in the museum. It was interesting to see that history of Toyota and how it evolved from the textile to the automobile industry.
Nagoya Trip to Toyota and Noritake
graceaY2113BO,,Nov 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the Toyota Commemorative Museum Industry and Technology and the Noritake Garden and Museum were very informative and interesting. Our guide, Hiro, had a lot of knowledge regarding the two companies and of the Nagoya area. We highly recommend this tour and our guide, Hiro!
Great tour with a wonderful guide.
JaymeP29,,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent. We speak only English so it was very helpful to have a guide that could talk to people in Japanese and translate. My son and I learned a lot and loved the experience.
Great value! Highly recommend!
R3184EScraigb,,Feb 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! The Toyota Museum is fascinating with much history and many interactive and live demonstrations/explanations including a robot playing a violin! So, children also will find much to enjoy. The Noritake Garden is so beautiful and peaceful. The Museum is interesting showing the process of making the china and stoneware. Countless, beautiful pieces on display! You can watch people hand painting many pieces. Our guide, Maki, was excellent, very accommodating and necessary for us as English speakers.
Great Museums
Tony Q,,May 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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.
Superb..
Sheryll C,,Aug 17, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed 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.
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