The Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum in Yokohama offers a fascinating look into the many industries and innovations driven by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). While many people outside Japan might associate the Mitsubishi name primarily with cars, this museum reveals the company’s far broader influence. Mitsubishi is a powerhouse in fields such as aerospace, shipbuilding, energy systems, and advanced robotics. Through interactive displays and detailed exhibits, visitors can explore the impressive scope of technologies that Mitsubishi has helped pioneer both in Japan and globally.
Located in the modern Minato Mirai district, the museum provides an engaging and family-friendly experience that blends education with hands-on fun. It’s an ideal stop for those interested in science, engineering, or the future of industrial technology. Whether you’re travelling with kids or simply curious about the innovations behind Japan’s industrial success, the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum makes for a rewarding and inspiring visit.
Exhibits and Zones
Along with regular special exbibits, the museum is organized into thematic zones that showcase various technological fields:
- SKY & SPACE Zone: Highlights include the Frontier Theater, presenting dynamic visuals on aerospace developments, and a display of the LE-7A rocket engine, integral to Japan’s H-IIA and H-IIB rockets.
- SEA Zone: Features a full-scale disassembled mockup of the “Shinkai 6500,” a manned submersible capable of deep-sea exploration, offering insights into oceanographic research and technology.
- MHI FUTURE GATE: Provides an overview of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ history and future directions, including interactive content about the company’s past, present, and future endeavors.
- Land Zone: This zone highlights Mitsubishi’s role in supporting the transition from a low-carbon society to a decarbonised future. It showcases innovative technologies and solutions in transportation, logistics, heating and cooling systems as well as wind and thermal power generation technology.
Visitor Information
Address: KDX Yokohama Minatomirai Tower, 3-1, Minatomirai 3-chome
Operating Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 2:30 p.m.)
Weekends and holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.)
Closed on Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a holiday) and during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Admission Fees: Adults: ¥500, Junior high and high school students: ¥300, Seniors (65+): Free
Access:
- From Minatomirai Station: A three-minute walk from the No. 5 Keyaki-dori Ave. Exit on the Minatomirai Line.
- From Sakuragicho Station: Approximately an eight-minute walk from the JR Keihin-Tohoku Negishi Line or Yokohama Municipal Subway.
