Bullet Train Experience and Toyota Museum Private Tour from Tokyo
Description
Tiered Pricing 49,000 JPY per person — Group of 5~6 54,000 JPY per person — Group of 4 62,000 JPY per person — Group of 3 76,000 JPY per person — Group of 2 120,000 JPY per person — Solo traveler (1 person) 21,000 JPY per child (ages 6–11) Established in 1933, Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world—so influential that an entire city was even renamed after the company. This private tour is perfect for Toyota fans and car enthusiasts who want to explore Japan beyond Tokyo. The tour also includes a ride on Japan’s famous high-speed train, the Shinkansen—also known as the bullet train—an experience in itself. While this tour is a bit more premium, you’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide who is truly passionate about cars. Your guide will explain the Japanese automobile industry in depth, while also sharing fascinating insights into Japanese culture along the way.
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Itinerary
The tour guide will pick you up at most hotels in central Tokyo. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know, and we might still be able to arrange a pick-up. After being picked up from your hotel in central Tokyo, you'll embark on an exciting ride on Japan's high-speed Shinkansen, also known as the Bullet Train, from Tokyo Station. The journey takes about 80 minutes to a local station called Toyohashi. On a clear day, you might catch a stunning view of Mt. Fuji through the train windows, making the experience even more memorable.
After arriving at Toyohashi Station in Aichi Prefecture, we will transfer to a local train—either the JR Tokaido Line or the Meitetsu Line—to Okazaki, which takes about 20 minutes. From there, we will transfer to another line that takes us to the town where Toyota’s headquarters is located. Let’s enjoy the scenery from the train windows, revealing scenes of everyday life in rural Japan.
Toyota City is a local municipality in Aichi Prefecture. The city was named after the world’s largest automobile company, Toyota. We will walk from the station to Toyota’s headquarters and then visit the Toyota Kaikan Museum, which showcases many of Toyota’s latest vehicles, concept cars, and more. It is truly a paradise for those who love Toyota cars.
It is one of the largest automobile museums in Japan, operated by Toyota. The museum exhibits not only Toyota vehicles, but also cars from all over the world, tracing the history of the automobile from the dawn of the industry to the present day. It also features a library, unique exhibitions on automotive history and car culture, and a museum shop. This is truly a paradise for all car enthusiasts.
After enjoying our visit to the Toyota Automobile Museum, we will take local trains to Nagoya, one of the largest cities in Japan. From there, we will catch a bullet train bound for Tokyo. The journey to Tokyo Station takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. After arriving at Tokyo Station, the guide will escort you back to your hotel in Tokyo.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will inform you of the exact meeting spot at the hotel you choose as your meeting point. Please arrive at the meeting spot 5 minutes before the tour begins.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A subway or local JR train will be used after picking you up at your hotel, and the same applies for the drop-off service.
- If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide's transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
- Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
- The tour involves a good amount of walking outdoors. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes.
- Please prepare rain gear, such as umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.