Japan Automobile Museum
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Japan's largest automobile museum! Approximately 500 precious vehicles are on display.
Overview
The Japan Automobile Museum, opened in 1978 (Showa 53) in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture, was the first automobile museum in Japan. The founder, Shozo Maeda, regretted the disposability of practical cars during the period of high economic growth and began collecting them. It then relocated to Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1995 (Heisei 7), where it remains today. The museum displays approximately 500 automobiles collected from around the world. Among them are many precious vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce once driven by Princess Diana and actual cars that appeared in films and anime. The museum also features a collection of toilets from around the world, which visitors can actually use. The Japan Automobile Museum is not only a place to learn about the history and culture of automobiles but also an experiential museum where you can touch and even drive some of the cars. It's enjoyable for both adults and children, making it a great destination for families.
Basic Information
- Address
- 40, Hitotsunashi-machi, Ikkanzan, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Ishikawa
- Access
- Take the CAN bus from JR Kagaonsen Station. Take a taxi from JR Awazu Station (7-8 minutes) Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)
- Cld.Days
- Wednesdays (open on public holidays) Year-end (December 26th - December 31st)
- Fee
- Adults: ¥1,200 Children (elementary & junior high school students): ¥600 Seniors (65 and over): ¥1,000 *Proof of age required Groups: 15 or more people Adults: ¥1,000 Children (elementary & junior high school students): ¥500
- INFO
- Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the museum. Please refrain from eating candy or chewing gum. Please use the umbrella stands at the entrance. Pets are not allowed. However, service animals (guide dogs, assistance dogs, and hearing dogs) are permitted. Smoking is prohibited inside the museum. Please use the smoking area next to the entrance. The use of drones on the premises is prohibited. Photography is permitted only for personal use. Users are responsible for the use of any photographs taken; the museum assumes no liability. *Please maintain proper etiquette so as not to disturb other visitors. -Our parking lot is exclusively for visitors to the museum. -Unauthorized gatherings/owner's meetings without prior permission are strictly prohibited. -As this is private property, any unauthorized vehicles found will be reported as illegal parking.
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