HOMEModel CourseA course for experiencing technology and industry

A course for experiencing technology and industry

This course offers actual experiences that introduce the appeal of technologies as well as products of manufacturers. Visitors can learn about company philosophies, their passion for their business and how things work.

Start

Depart by bus from near JR Hachioji Station or Keio-hachioji Station

A hands-on experience type facility where visitors can try using devices such as microscopes and medical equipment

Olympus Technology History Museum Zuikodo

Items produced from when the company was founded until today are on display. These works are what established the Olympus brand, and the museum introduces the technological transitions, development and social contributions of the company.

Enjoy tofu dishes in an area filled with the atmosphere of the Edo period

Tofu-ya Ukai Owada restaurant

The restaurant replicates the traditional mood of a town from the Edo period, and it serves dishes using superb tofu made with the famous waters of Owada and also seasonal ingredients.

Finish
This is the only Michinoeki (roadside station) in Tokyo, selling fresh agricultural and livestock products

Michinoeki Hachioji Takiyama

This is the first roadside station in Tokyo.The store sells fresh local agricultural as well as livestock products. There are also traditional dishes prepared using local ingredients.

The gelatos are made with fresh milk from farms in Hachioji, and the Tokyo X pork bun uses the meat of Tokyo X brand pork.

There are also other recommended locations that offer training and observations.

Hino Auto Plaza

This museum introduces the history of trucks and buses that are an essential part of everyday life. Vehicles and engines of Hino Motors are on display, while original mini-cars are also sold.

Recommended souvenir of this course!

Edo Tokyo Vegetables

Edo Tokyo Vegetables

Michinoeki Hachioji Takiyama

Edo Tokyo Vegetables are locally made in Hachioji. These carefully made, fresh vegetables are produced by farms in Hachioji, and have recently become quite famous.

Takao Potato

Takao Potato

Michinoeki Hachioji Takiyama

Popular for its delightful texture like an actual baked potato. Enjoy the genuine sweetness and fragrance of the skin of Hachioji sweet potato.

Stock-flavored soy sauce Yui

Stock-flavored soy sauce Yui

Tofu-ya Ukai Owada restaurant

This soy sauce is flavored with kombu seaweed stock, and helps to further bring out the flavor of the famous “kumiage-tofu”. A high quality, delicious product made with special ingredients.