From Yokohama to Hiroshima: A Guide to Japanese Auto Tours Car Tours Automobile Enthusiast

 

Car plant tours in Japan offer an opportunity to witness the meticulous craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and efficient manufacturing processes that have made Japanese automotive manufacturers world-renowned. While availability and scheduling may vary, here are some car plant tours you can consider:

1. Toyota Factory Tours ---> still suspended from 2021, as of November 2023

   https://www.toyota.co.jp/en/about_toyota/facility/toyota_kaikan/index.html
   

   • Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: Toyota offers tours of several of its production facilities, including the Toyota Motomachi Plant, Tsutsumi Plant, and Tahara Plant.
   • Lexus LFA Works: This specialized plant in Aichi Prefecture is dedicated to the production of the high-performance Lexus LFA supercar.

2. Nissan Factory Tours: -> newly re-opened as of Spring 2023! 

   https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/PLANT/OPPAMA/
   

   • Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture: Nissan's Yokohama Plant, which includes the Oppama Plant, offers guided tours of their facilities.
    
   
   • From the website: 
     

   • REQUESTS

     1) Inquiries regarding plant tours
     Oppama Plant Guest Hall, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
     +81 (0)46-867-5013
     
     2) Inquiries regarding the plant
     Oppama Plant, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
     Human Resources and Administration Department
     General Affairs Section
     +81 (0)46-867-5000

     Now we are having one cold day after another, and can't wait for warm spring.
     The spring vacation season in 2023, we are conducting Plant Tours for the general public, too and it is the first time in about 3 years.
     As we are preparing Tours both “Tours for Adult” and “Tours for Children”, Please come and take our tours with your family members and your friends.
     We are looking forwards to seeing you then!

     The reservation will be accepted from 8:00 in the morning on the same day 3 months ago.

3. Honda Factory Tours:

   • Saitama Prefecture: Honda offers tours of their Sayama Plant where they manufacture various car models.
   • Tochigi Prefecture: Visit the Honda Technical Research Institute in Tochigi to see research and development activities.

4. Subaru Factory Tours:

   • Gunma Prefecture: Subaru offers factory tours at their Gunma Main Plant and Yajima Plant.

5. Mazda Factory Tours: Japanese language only at the moment.
   

   Museum: https://www.mazda.com/en/about/museum/ 

   Booking page: https://www2.mazda.com/ja/about/museum/reservations/new/input1.html  
   

   • Hiroshima: The Mazda Museum in Hiroshima offers a guided tour that includes a visit to the Ujina Plant.

6. Mitsubishi Factory Tours:

   • Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture: The Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki Plant may offer guided tours, which can provide insights into their manufacturing processes.

7. Suzuki Factory and Museum Tours:

   Museum tour requires pre-registration: https://suzuki-rekishikan.jp/ 
   

   • Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture: Suzuki offers tours at the Suzuki Hamamatsu Plant where they produce vehicles and engines.

8. Daihatsu Factory Tours:

   • Osaka: Daihatsu's Osaka Plant may offer factory tours, providing insights into their compact car production.

9. Fuso Factory Tours:

   • Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture: Fuso, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, offers tours of their Kawasaki Plant, which produces commercial vehicles.

10. Subaru Tecnica International (STI) Factory Tours:

    • Mitaka, Tokyo: STI is the motorsports and performance division of Subaru, and they sometimes offer guided tours of their facility in Mitaka.

It's important to note that many of these tours require advance reservations, and some may have restrictions on the number of visitors or age limits. Additionally, availability and tour details may change over time, so it's advisable to check with the respective manufacturers' websites or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information and to make tour reservations.