[From Novemberber Issue 2014]

This memorial museum utilizes the Meiji era factory where Toyota first originated. A total of 13 buildings and artifacts were designated in 2007 by the Japanese government as part of the country’s Industrial Modernization Heritage. Starting with the invention of the weaving loom and including its endeavors with domestic automobile production, it’s possible to learn about the company’s history. A violin performance by the Partner Robot, which made its debut at the Shanghai Expo, is also popular. Because there are cafes and kids’ areas, both children and adults can enjoy the facility all day long.
Access: Three minute walk from Sako Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line
Admission: Adults 500 yen / junior and senior high school students 300 yen / elementary school students 200 yen
Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Days museum is closed: Monday (Tuesday, if Monday is a holiday), year-end, and New Year’s holidays
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Text: KAWARATANI Tokiko[2014年11月号掲載記事]

トヨタグループ発祥の地にある、明治時代の工場を活用した記念館。2007年には建物および所有物計13点が近代化産業遺産に認定された。織機の発明から始まり、国産自動車製造に取り組んだ歴史が学べる。上海万博でデビューしたパートナーロボットのバイオリン演奏も人気。館内にはカフェやキッズコーナーがあるので、子どもから大人まで1日中楽しめる。
交通：名鉄名古屋本線栄生駅より徒歩約3分
観覧料金：大人500円　中高生300円　小学生200円
開館時間：午前9時30分～午後5時（入場受付4時30分まで）
休館日：月曜（祝日の場合翌日）、年末年始
トヨタ産業技術記念館
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