[Indoor Facilities] Where to Go on Rainy Days in Tokai Area! For Family Outings!

You can See 7 actual Aircrafts Up Close!
"Aichi Museum of Flight"

As it is located on an airport, you can also see planes taking off and landing from inside the museum.

The biggest highlight is the exhibition zone where you can see 7 actual aircraft up close, including aircraft related to Aichi Prefecture.

In the "pilot experience", you start by creating a flight plan as a pilot and operate a flight simulator.

​Aichi Museum of Flight  opened on Thursday, November 30, 2017, on the grounds of the "Prefectural Nagoya Airport." The theme of the museum is to awaken a longing for the skies and to let visitors learn and experience what it means to fly. 
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It is a facility that not only aircraft fans but also families can enjoy, such as an exhibition zone where you can see the domestic passenger aircraft "YS-11" and the "MU-2" manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and an experience corner that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

See, Touch and Learn! Aichi Museum of Flight

"Aichi Museum of Flight" opened on November 30, 2017 (Thursday) on the premises of "Prefectural Nagoya Airport". This is a museum with the theme of awakening people's admiration for the sky and learning and experiencing what it means to fly. An exhibition of actual aircraft where you can see the domestic passenger plane "YS-11" and the "MU-2" manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries...

2019.08.06

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[Aichi Museum of Flight]
Address: Toyoba, Toyoyama-cho, Nishikasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture (inside prefectural Nagoya Airport)

https://aichi-mof.com/

Irresistible for Railway Lovers!
"SCMAGLEV and Railway Park"

From the left: Type C62 steam locomotive, Type 955 Shinkansen test train, Superconducting Maglev MLX01-1

"Type 922 Shinkansen Electric Tramway Comprehensive Test Vehicle", which is well known for its compatibility with "Doctor Yellow", which has many strong fans.

A diorama boasting the largest area in Japan with an area of about 220 square meters and a total rail length of about 1 km.

​SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is located in Kinjo Futo, Minato Ward, Nagoya City.

The museum exhibits 39 actual rolling stock from conventional railways to superconducting linear trains, centering on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train. Another major attraction of the facility is that visitors can learn about the history and mechanisms of railroads through hands-on experiences, such as the Superconducting Linear Exhibit Room, where visitors can simulate speeds of 500 km/h, and a full-scale driving simulator.

Shinkansen lovers will love this place! You can meet the actual cars of the past generations. Museum of Dreams and Memories "SCMAGLEV and Railway Park"

On March 14, 2011 (Heisei 23), SCMAGLEV and Railway Park opened at Kinjo Futo, Minato Ward, Nagoya City. Mainly on the Tokaido Shinkansen, 39 actual train cars from conventional lines to superconducting linear trains are on display. In addition, the history of railways, such as a superconducting maglev exhibition room where you can experience a simulated speed of 500 km/h and a life-size driving experience simulator...

2020.02.26

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[SCMAGLEV and Railway Park]
Address: 3-2-2 Kinjofuto, Minato Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 455-0848

https://museum.jr-central.co.jp/

Learn the History and Technology of the Toyota Group
"Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology"

The Automobile Pavilion, which covers a total area of 7,900 square meters, introduces Toyota's automobile manufacturing from various angles.

In The Textile Machinery Pavilion, about 100 machines, from early spinning and weaving tools to modern textile machines, are displayed in a spacious space of about 3,500 square meters.

It is attractive that you can learn while having fun by listening to the sounds of machines and detailed explanations such as demonstrations by staff and dynamic exhibits.

As one of the largest automobile manufacturers in Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation leads the world in manufacturing. The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, is a museum where you can learn about the history and technology of the Toyota Group, including Toyota Motor Corporation.

Although a memorial museum may sound a bit stuffy, this facility is very popular as a museum that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! The popularity of the museum is so great that it has been ranked No. 1 for four consecutive years in TripAdvisor's "Travelers' Choice: Factory Tours & Social Studies Tours Ranking"! In recent years, many people from overseas have visited the museum.

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology [Part 1]: TripAdvisor's No.1 Factory & Social Studies Tours!

As one of Japan's largest automobile manufacturers, Toyota Motor Corporation leads the world in manufacturing. The Toyota Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology you can learn about the history and technology of the Toyota Group, including Toyota Motor Corporation. The memorial hall has a slightly stiff image, but the facility is a child...

2019.07.08

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[Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology]
Address: 4-1-35 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 052-551-6115

http://www.tcmit.org/

Learn the Evolution and Culture of Cars around the World!
"Toyota Automobile Museum"

The museum is divided into two sections: the Automobile Gallery and the Cultural Gallery.

A Glance at the History of Automobiles

About 4,000 Items on Display

"Toyota Automobile Museum" is located in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture.

This museum provides visitors with an insight into the history of automobiles and car culture around the world. It was established in April 1989 as one of the projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Although the name "Toyota" is attached, the exhibition includes not only Toyota cars but also about 140 representative vehicles from Japan, the U.S., and Europe. Visitors can enjoy learning about how automobiles, which are indispensable to our daily lives, were born and how they have evolved over the years.

In addition, there are plenty of things to see, such as a museum that exhibits about 4,000 items related to automobiles, special exhibitions that are held several times a year, and a restaurant where you can taste the famous curry. It is a perfect facility not only for car lovers but also for family outings.

Toyota Automobile Museum: Learn About the Evolution and Culture of Automobiles!

"Toyota Automobile Museum" in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture. This is a museum where you can learn about the history of cars and car culture around the world. It was established in April 1989 as one of the projects commemorating the 50th anniversary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Although it has the name "Toyota", it exhibits not only Toyota vehicles but also about 140 representative vehicles from Japan, the United States, and Europe. I...

2020.12.24

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[Toyota Automobile Museum]
Address: 41-100 Yokomichi, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 0561-63-5151

https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/

Not just the World's Largest Planetarium!
"Nagoya City Science Museum"

A 5-minute walk from Fushimi Station on the Higashiyama Line and Tsurumai Subway Line

Science and Technology Building

Life Sciences Building

Astronomy Building

"Nagoya City Science Museum" is famous for the world's largest planetarium certified by Guinness World Records.

But in fact, it is also one of the largest hands-on science museums in Japan. This time, we would like to give a thorough report on how to enjoy not only the planetarium, but also the Nagoya City Science Museum. There are plenty of highlights, such as the "Deep Freezing Lab" where you can experience the world of minus 30 degrees Celsius, and the "Electric Discharge Lab" where you can experience a huge electric discharge of 1.2 million volts!

The Nagoya City Science Museum consists of three areas, the Science and Technology Building, the Life Sciences Building, and the Astronomy Building.

The exhibits are organized according to the "Guidelines for the Course of Study," with each floor leading to a higher grade. It is a science museum where visitors can learn what they have learned in school while experiencing it more deeply. For this reason, admission is free for junior high school students and younger.

Nagoya City Science Museum: There is More than the World's Largest Planetarium! 

"Nagoya City Science Museum" is famous for the world's largest planetarium certified by Guinness World Records. But in fact, it is also one of the largest hands-on science museums in Japan. This time, I would like to give a thorough report on how to enjoy not only the planetarium, but also the Nagoya City Science Museum. "Extreme cold lab" where you can experience the world of minus 30 degrees Celsius,...

2020.02.27

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[Nagoya City Science Museum]
Address : Shirakawa Park, Forest of Art and Science, 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Telephone number ：052-201-4486

http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/

Have fun Learning about Electricity and Energy!
"Electricity Museum"

A 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Fushimi Station on the Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line and Tsurumai Line

"Ohm (parrot) Theater" A theater where you can challenge various quizzes and games while operating your own character on a 350-inch large screen.

"Electric Journey" area reopened in October 2020

Electricity is indispensable in our lives. Electricity Museum in Naka Ward, Nagoya City is a place where you can enjoy learning about electricity, the environment, and energy. Opened in 1986 (Showa 61), this year marks the 35th anniversary.

There are many attractions such as "Exhibition Rooms" to explore from various angles, "Fun Experiments" to unravel the mysteries of science, and "Omu (parrot) Theater" to challenge quizzes and games on a large screen. It is a science museum that both adults and children can enjoy. It can be enjoyed even on rainy days, and admission is free.

It is also recommended as a study during summer vacation and winter vacation!

[Free admission] Learn about Electricity and Energy at the "Electricity Museum" in Nagoya!

Electricity is indispensable in our lives. Electricity Museum in Naka Ward, Nagoya City is a place where you can enjoy learning about electricity, the environment, and energy. Opened in 1986 (Showa 61), this year marks the 35th anniversary. "Exhibition room" explored from various angles, unraveling the wonders of science...

2021.05.06

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[Electricity Museum]
Address ：2-2-5 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Telephone number : 052-201-1026

https://www.chuden.co.jp/e-museum/

Learn about Japan's No. 1 International Trading Port, the Port of Nagoya!
"Nagoya Maritime Museum"

Nagoya Maritime Museum is located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Nagoya Port Building.

"Live Diorama Nagoya Port" that reproduces Nagoya Port at a scale of 1/2,500

There is also a space that realistically reproduces the bridge of a ship using a real steering wheel and radar.

From the observatory, which is 53 meters above the ground, you can see the wide Nagoya Port to the south and the skyscrapers of Nagoya Station to the north.

Many of the goods that support our lives are shipped from all over the world.

You can learn about such ships and ports, but the museum about the sea "Nagoya Maritime Museum" in the Nagoya Port Building. Under the theme of "Nagoya Port, Japan's No. 1 International Trade Port," the role of the port, its relationship with people's lives, and the history of the Port of Nagoya are introduced in an easy-to-understand manner.

It is also a good place to go out as there are many family-friendly corners such as a corner where you can experience crane operation, a Q&A corner where you can learn about the sea and ports, and a paper craft workshop!

"Nagoya Maritime Museum"- Enjoy learning about Japan's number one international trade port, the Port of Nagoya!

Many of the goods that support our lives are shipped from all over the world. You can learn about such ships and ports, but the museum about the sea "Nagoya Maritime Museum" in the Nagoya Port Building. Under the theme of "Nagoya Port, Japan's No.

2021.01.14

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[Nagoya Maritime Museum]
Address ：1-9 Minato-cho, Minato-ku, Nagoya City
Telephone number : 052-652-1111

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[Observatory]
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