Motorcar Museum of Japan in Ishikawa
Last updated: September 13, 2026
Motorcar Museum of Japan is a must-visit for car enthusiasts, housing one of Japan's largest collections of classic and vintage automobiles from around the world. Spread across three floors, the museum features more than 500 beautifully preserved vehicles, along with motorcycles, automotive memorabilia, and fascinating exhibits showcasing the evolution of transportation. Whether you're passionate about engineering, motorsports, or automotive history, it's a unique stop that offers something for visitors of all ages.
Itinerary
- Stop at: Motorcar Museum of Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
Hundreds of classic cars packed three rows deep — postwar Japanese icons, European rarities, celebrity and state vehicles — assembled by one collector with wonderfully personal taste. Its other claim to fame: the restrooms showcase toilets collected from around the world. Really.
The museum is in Komatsu, about 30–40 minutes from Kanazawa by train plus a short taxi ride, or an easy drive if you've rented a car. It pairs naturally with a Kaga onsen day in southern Ishikawa.
An hour or two covers it. Petrolheads will linger far longer, but even for everyone else it's a fun, offbeat slice of Shōwa-era collecting culture — best treated as a characterful stop on an Ishikawa day out rather than a destination on its own.