Home of Toyota Motor Corporation and the Toyota Commemorative Museum. About 45 km east of the airport.

About Toyota City

Toyota City (formerly Koromo) was renamed in 1959 after the automotive giant that dominates its economy and landscape. With a population of around 420,000, the city is essentially a company town where Toyota Motor Corporation's headquarters and multiple manufacturing plants are the lifeblood of the local economy.

The Toyota Kaikan Museum, located adjacent to Toyota's global headquarters, offers free tours showcasing the company's latest vehicles, manufacturing technology, and environmental initiatives. Factory tours of actual production lines can be booked in advance and provide a fascinating look at one of the world's most efficient manufacturing operations, including the famous Toyota Production System.

Beyond the automotive industry, Toyota City is surrounded by mountains and the Yahagi River valley, offering natural attractions including the Obara area famous for its rare autumn cherry blossoms (shikizakura) that bloom alongside autumn foliage in November. The Korankei Gorge is one of the most celebrated autumn leaf viewing spots in the Tokai region, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each November.

Nearby Landmarks

Toyota Kaikan Museum Toyota Stadium Korankei Gorge Matsudaira Toshogu Shrine

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $90-120
Time 60-75 min

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Train (Meitetsu + transfer)

Cost $15
Time 75-90 min
Frequency Varies by connection

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Meitetsu Express to Nagoya Station (37 min), transfer to Meitetsu Toyota Line to Toyota-shi Station (50 min).

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $90-120 60-75 min Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Train $15 75-90 min Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The last Meitetsu train from Nagoya to Toyota-shi Station departs around 11:00 PM. From the airport, you would need to reach Nagoya by 10:30 PM to make the connection. After trains stop, a taxi from Nagoya costs about ¥10,000-12,000. Direct taxi from Centrair to Toyota City would cost ¥20,000+.

Luggage Tips

Local trains to Toyota City are commuter trains with limited luggage space. Coin lockers are available at Toyota-shi Station but in limited quantities and smaller sizes. If visiting with heavy luggage, consider storing bags at Nagoya Station's extensive coin locker facilities first.

Accessibility

Toyota-shi Station has elevator access and is wheelchair accessible. The Toyota Kaikan Museum is fully accessible with wheelchair-friendly exhibits. Local buses in Toyota City have low-floor accessible vehicles on main routes. The city is more car-oriented than walkable.