Special Feature on "Industrial Museums" in the Tokai area where you can Learn while Having Fun

Learn pottery! 
"Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum"

Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, is known as one of Japan's leading ceramic production areas. The Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, a museum unique to this pottery town, is located here. The museum has the largest collection of ceramics in Japan, with over 7,000 pieces. Visitors can learn about ceramics from around the world, including Japan and other Asian countries.

In addition, it is a hands-on museum where you can learn, make, and use pottery, such as the "Togeikan" where you can experience pottery making and painting, and the tea room "Tosuian" where you can enjoy matcha green tea with pottery.

The permanent exhibition introduces the history of Japanese ceramics from the Jomon period to the present day, foreign ceramics, contemporary ceramics, and old kiln ceramics materials from all over Japan.

In the West Building, about 100 porcelain komainu (guardian dog), which are designated as Aichi Prefecture Tangible Folk Cultural Properties, are on display at all times.

At the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, you can see an old kiln that was actually used. This is the "Nanzan Kiln No. 9", an old kiln from the Heian period to the Kamakura period (12th to 13th centuries) that was excavated from the site. It's so powerful!

At the tea room "Tousuian", you can have matcha. The teacups for drinking matcha change every month, so you can choose what you like.

Let's go with family. Learn about pottery at the "Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum" in Seto City, a production area of ceramics!

Seto City in Aichi Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading ceramics areas. Here, there is a museum unique to the town of pottery, the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum. The collection is the largest in Japan, with over 7,000 items. A beautiful place where you can learn about pottery from all over the world, including Japan and Asia...

2018.10.24

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[Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum]
Address: 234 Minamiyamaguchicho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 0561-84-7474
Opening hours: 9:30-16:30 (admission until 16:00) 7/1-9/30: - 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Every Monday (However, if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be open and closed on the following weekday.)
New year holiday season

https://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/index.html

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

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.

The museum has two exhibition halls, The Textile Machinery Pavilion and the Automobile Pavilion.

The "Circular Loom" on dynamic display in the lobby as a symbol of the museum

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.

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

Toyota cars representative of each era are on display.

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 [Part 2]: 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...

2019.07.31

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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
Business hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays (the next day if Monday is a public holiday) and year-end and New Year holidays
Parking lot: 220 cars (free)

http://www.tcmit.org/

You can learn all about the traditional craft "Cloisonne enamel ware"!
“SHIPPO ART VILLAGE”

Cloisonne enamel ware is a traditional craft representative of Ama City, Aichi Prefecture. Cloisonne enamel ware is a piece of metal that is coated with a colorful glass glaze and then fired. SHIPPO ART VILLAGE that we are introducing this time is a facility where you can see, touch, and learn about Cloisonne enamel ware Cloisonne enamel ware and enjoy it as a whole.

Cloisonne enamel ware Fureai Tradition Hall consists of four areas: an introduction zone, an exhibition zone, a dynamic exhibition zone, and Cloisonne enamel ware experience zone.

You can also make your own original Cloisonne enamel ware at the "Cloisonne enamel ware experience class" inside the facility.

The "Artwork Exhibition Zone" is divided into a permanent exhibition room and a special exhibition room, where masterpieces and tools of Owari Cloisonne, mainly works from the Edo period to the early Showa period, are displayed.

In the last area, masterpieces of Owari cloisonné are introduced.

There is also an area where you can watch the process of making Cloisonne enamel ware. On this day, we were doing the line planting process.

One of the charms of SHIPPO ART VILLAGE is that you can actually make your own original Cloisonne enamel ware. (No reservations required) It's also recommended as an outing spot for parents and children!

[Ama City] Learn about the Cloisonne Enamel Ware at "SHIPPO ART VILLAGE"

Cloisonne enamel ware is a traditional craft representative of Ama City, Aichi Prefecture. Cloisonne enamel ware is a piece of metal that is coated with a colorful glass glaze and then fired. SHIPPO ART VILLAGE that we will be introducing this time is a facility where you can see, touch, and learn about Cloisonne enamel ware Cloisonne enamel ware and enjoy it as a whole. Service...

2019.07.03

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[SHIPPO ART VILLAGE]
Address ：2000 Tojima 13wari, Shippo-cho, Ama-shi, Aichi, Japan
Phone Number ：052-443-7588
Hours of operation :
Closed : Mondays, the day after national holidays (if the next day is a Monday, the day after that), year-end and New Year holidays

http://www.shippoyaki.jp/index.html

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

​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.

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.

Not only can you be a pilot, but you can also experience a mechanic!

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)
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 18:30)
Closed: Tuesdays (next day if Tuesday is a holiday)
*No holidays in August
*The museum may be temporarily closed due to bad weather.
Admission fee: Adults 1,000 yen / High school and college students 800 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen
*Prices differ for group tours and school events.

https://aichi-mof.com/

Irresistible for Shinkansen lovers!
"SCMAGLEV and Railway Park"

​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.

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.

You can enter each vehicle displayed in the "Vehicle Display" area.

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.

You can also eat and drink on the Shinkansen cars on display outside.

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
Opening hours: 10:00-17:30 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Every Tuesday (the next day if it falls on a national holiday), December 28th to January 1st
*Open on Tuesdays during spring break, Golden Week, summer vacation, etc.

<Admission fee>
Adult: 1,000 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students: 500 yen
Infant: 200 yen
https://museum.jr-central.co.jp/

This time, we picked up industrial museums in the Tokai area and introduced them. The Tokai area also has various other industries, such as the automobile industry and the textile industry. Life Designs will continue to cover industrial museums where you can enjoy learning, so please look forward to it!