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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Motosu
Gifu, Japan · Asia
About Motosu
Motosu sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kurono, 38km from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Motosu is in Gifu, Japan, with about 33,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kurono, about 4 km away.
Motosu (本巣市, Motosu-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 November 2018, the city had an estimated population of 34,453 in 12, 464 households, and a population density of 390 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 374.65 square kilometres (144.65 sq mi).
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What is there to see near Motosu?
Within an hour or so of Motosu: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (38 km), Toyota Automobile Museum (49 km), LEGOLAND Japan (51 km), Nagashima Spa Land (51 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Norikura Skyline.
Where is Motosu?
Motosu is in Gifu, Japan, about 4 km from Kurono.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,928
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Gifu
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.4838, 136.6744
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Motosu
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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LEGOLAND Japan
Nagoya's family park with over 40 LEGO-themed rides and attractions and a stunning Miniland of Japanese landmarks.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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