Toyota Automobile Museum in Nagakute: Tickets, Hours and How to Get There from Nagoya
Last checked: October 20, 2026, against the official Toyota Automobile Museum website. Prices, hours and closing days change, so please confirm on the official site before you go. This site is independent and is not affiliated with the museum or Toyota. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The Toyota Automobile Museum is in Nagakute, east of Nagoya, on the same Linimo line that serves Ghibli Park. It is a different museum from the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya, and it covers cars from around the world rather than one company’s history. This guide covers the opening days, the ticket prices, the combined ticket with the Commemorative Museum, and the route from Nagoya Station.
Key takeaways
- The museum is open from 9:30 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. It is closed on Mondays (on Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday), and over the year-end and New Year holidays.
- Adults pay 1,200 yen. A combined ticket with the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology costs 1,800 yen for adults, and can be used on different days.
- The Automobile Gallery shows some 150 vehicles from around the world. The museum has a free audio guide app in four languages.
- By train, take the Linimo to Geidai-dori Station and walk 5 minutes from Exit 1.
- Parking is free, with 320 spaces for cars.
The short version
| Hours | 9:30 to 17:00 (last admission 16:30) |
| Closed | Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday), year-end and New Year holidays |
| Adult | 1,200 yen |
| Junior high and high school | 600 yen |
| Elementary school | 400 yen |
| Seniors (65 and over) | 700 yen |
| Combined ticket (adult) | 1,800 yen for this museum and the Toyota Commemorative Museum |
| Nearest station | Geidai-dori Station on the Linimo, 5 minutes on foot from Exit 1 |
| Parking | Free, 320 cars |
All details are from the official museum website on the date above. Tax is included. Preschool children are free.
What is in the museum
The official site says the museum presents the evolution and culture of automobiles from around the world, regardless of the manufacturer, from the first gasoline-powered car to modern electric vehicles. It also says almost all the exhibited vehicles are kept in roadworthy condition.
- Automobile Gallery. About 150 vehicles. On the first floor is the Symbol Zone, with a replica of the 1936 Toyoda Model AA, the first passenger car commercially produced by Toyota. The second floor follows the story from the dawn of the automobile, including a replica of the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, to the 1950s. The third floor covers the 1950s to the present day.
- Cultural Gallery. According to the official site, about 4,000 automobile-related cultural items are on display.
- Restaurant, cafe and shop. The official site lists these facilities, and recommended itineraries for a whole day or an afternoon.
Admission fees
The official price list:
| Category | Individual | Group of 20 or more |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (18 and over) | 1,200 yen | 1,000 yen |
| Seniors (65 and over) | 700 yen | 500 yen |
| Junior high and high school | 600 yen | 400 yen |
| Elementary school | 400 yen | 300 yen |
- Combined ticket. For adults it is 1,800 yen, for seniors 980 yen, for junior high and high school 640 yen and for elementary school 460 yen. It covers this museum and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and may be used on different days. You can buy it at either museum. See our Toyota museum guide for the other museum.
- Free areas. Admission is free on the first floor of the Automobile Gallery (except the Symbol Zone) and the first and third floors of the Cultural Gallery.
- Web tickets. You can buy date-specific tickets online. You receive a QR code and enter directly, without waiting in line at the reception desk.
- Payment. Cash, designated bank cards and electronic money (QUICPay and transport IC cards).
- Discounts. Showing a Linimo One-day Ticket gives a discount for one person per ticket, and the official page lists other cards. The discounts are not available during peak periods. The museum calendar for 2026 lists no discounts on May 2 to 6, August 8 to 16 and September 19 to 23.
- Aichi Week. Elementary school students are free from November 21 to 27, 2026.
How to get there
The official access page lists:
- By Linimo. Get off at Geidai-dori Station (the Toyota Automobile Museum station) on the Linimo (Tobu Kyuryo) Line, and walk 5 minutes from Exit 1. The page links to the timetable from Fujigaoka to Geidai-dori.
- By bus. A 5-minute walk from the Toyota Hakubutsukan-mae stop of Meitetsu Bus.
- From Centrair Airport. The page links to the airport bus to Fujigaoka.
- By car. 0.4 kilometers west of Nagakute IC on the Nagoya-Seto Road. Parking is free, with 320 spaces for cars and 7 for buses.
From Nagoya Station, the usual route is the Higashiyama Line to Fujigaoka and then the Linimo, as in our Ghibli Park access guide. The official page does not give the travel time from Nagoya Station, so check your navigation app. See our guide to getting around Nagoya for the subway tickets.
Tips for visiting
The official site lists these points:
- Guides. The museum says it offers a free audio guide app in four languages and free guided tours in English. Check the site for the guided tour times. You can also scan the codes on the panels with your smartphone for explanations, and some vehicles have videos. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.
- Rules. Umbrellas are not allowed in the exhibition rooms. Eating and drinking are not allowed there either, except bottled water and other hydrating drinks. Pets are not allowed, but assistance dogs are. Do not touch the vehicles or enter the fenced areas.
- Photos. Photography is allowed for personal or non-commercial use, unless otherwise indicated. Do not use tripods or large equipment.
- Weather. The museum may close because of storms or heavy snowfall.
Plan your day
- Choose a weekday that is not Monday. The Toyota Commemorative Museum is also closed on Mondays, so the combined ticket works best on another day. Check our Toyota museum guide for the closing day rule.
- Think about Ghibli Park. The Linimo also serves Ghibli Park, but Ghibli Park tickets have fixed entry times. See our Ghibli Park buying guide before you plan a combined day.
- Allow time. With 150 vehicles on three floors, plan at least a half day.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Toyota Automobile Museum? 1,200 yen for adults, 600 yen for junior high and high school students and 400 yen for elementary school students. Preschool children are free.
Is there a combined ticket with the Toyota Commemorative Museum? Yes. It is 1,800 yen for adults and can be used on different days.
When is it closed? On Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday), and over the year-end and New Year holidays.
How do I get there from Nagoya Station? Take the Higashiyama Line to Fujigaoka, then the Linimo to Geidai-dori Station. The museum is a 5-minute walk from Exit 1.
Is parking free? Yes, with 320 spaces for cars.