Japan: Odaiba - My visit to Toyota Megaweb

[Mockngbrd]

Short writeup on my trip to Odaiba a few days before the Auto Salon.

 

Tokyo 2012 Day 2 - Part 2: Toyota Megaweb

 

 

First stop, the history garage. Two years ago, i made the trip here only to find it was closed. This time though, it was all open and i was all smiles! Just an awesome collection of cool whips. From tiny Toyota 800s to massive American Cadillac boats to the original Japanese sportscar legends, they had it all.

 

 

We were allowed to sit inside the tiny 360 to take photos.

 

 

You could sit inside the messerschmitt if you'd prefer.

 

 

 

Needs no introduction.

 

 

Lotus Elan.

 

 

Jaaaaaag.

 

 

Can't forget the BMW.

 

 

Lovely pair.

 

 

 

Back in time?

 

 

 

How to go broke really really quick. Visit this memorabilia shop.

 

 

 

 

 

Ahhhhhhhh...

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Walk downstairs and you'll find even more lovely classics. I was floored to finally see a Toyota 2000GT in the flesh. Funny how small the car actually is.

 

 

240Z sitting next to a Mazda Cosmo. Awesome.

 

 

 

You won't see these too often.

 

 

Nor these... Grand daddy of all GT-Rs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I share the same birth year as this Soarer.

 

 

 

Tiny Honda S800.

 

 

Even tinier Fiat 500. Or Luigi from Cars.

 

 

 

 

Just lots of awesome stuff everywhere!

 

 

Two legends being worked on inside a real garage.

 

 

Hachiroku!

 

 

Even the tailpipes get used in the deco of the cafe.

 

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Right outside the cafe sat more cars. A Toyota GT-One, a Celica Rally machine, a Bluebird and a Toyota 800.

 

 

This Celica was still wearing it's battle scars.

 

 

 

Just so much to absorb in one short trip. I would love to return again. They do change the displays every once in a while so returning visitors will have a slightly different experience each time they visit.

 

 

They had a few Toyota 2000GT items on sale, i could only afford a sticker.

 

 

10,000Yen buys you this mystery bag containing a 1/18, a 1/43 and a 1/64. Total value is 20,000Yen. Only catch is you have no idea what cars they are. I was very tempted.

 

 

We also popped by a pet store right outside the History Garage. They had cute pups!

 

 

My girlfriend was tired out and headed for Starbucks while i ventured into the City Showcase. It was like one giant Toyota showroom.

 

 

You can open up almost all the cars and sit inside them.

 

 

 

 

Almost all...

 

 

I only wanted to get into the Century!

 

 

 

 

 

This is how Japanese bosses roll...

 

 

V12 baby!

 

 

Classic Toyotas were also scattered around.

 

 

 

Catalogues can be had for a small fee from vending machines. I grabbed a Crown Majesta booklet.

 

 

 

Just 2 stops away from the Megaweb is Super Autobacs Shinonome.

 

 

You don't see displays like this in your regular Autobacs.

 

 

Pick your poison. BBS, i choose you!

 

 

Unfortunately, the best bookstore in the world, Lindbergh has moved away from this location. In it's place is a section selling accessories for European marques. So all i bought from Super Autobacs this time was some stickers. I doubt i'd be returning since the bookstore was THE coolest part of this place.

 

 

And with that, we left Super Autobacs and Odaiba and made our way back to Shinjuku for some rest and dinner.

 

 

 

 

Coco Curry rice in Shinjuku is excellent!

 

Read more:

Tokyo 2012 - Day 1

Tokyo 2012 Day 2 - Part 1: Sushi-Dai & Ginza

Tokyo 2012 Day 2 - Part 2:

[Xspace]

Nice... Up for you...

[Fennmax]

Bro, can tell me where is the autobacs, which station and direction from there. Go to Odaiba a couple of times a year....thanks

[KARTer]

my first visit to the toyota museum in 2008 also floored me..... from your pics, they have added few new exhibits since then...

[Mockngbrd]

Bro, can tell me where is the autobacs, which station and direction from there. Go to Odaiba a couple of times a year....thanks

When at Odaiba, get onto the Rinkai line. Stop at Shinonome (2 stops away from Tokyo Teleport where Megaweb is) and from the platform you can spot Super Autobacs easily across the wangan.

Edited January 21, 2012 by Mockngbrd

[Fennmax]

Thanks.Looks like I can try walking there. Which I tried when I was in Fukuoka....

[EricTeh]

very good pictures

thank you for sharing

excellent

[Mllcg]

Also went there a few days ago. Damn nice place.

[Mllcg]

for people who have been to toyota megaweb, how long would be nice to tour the whole place ?? half day or 1 day ???

 

Also, can anyone recommend me any other place in tokyo or yokohama to shop for automotive accessories, retail shops, boutiques etc...wanna find something more JDM...

 

I went inside every car and took pic. Also sat the simulator. Total only 2 hrs. U can even book test drives there. But I didn't coz the gt86 was fully booked for the day. :(

[Ahhoe]

great photos. Love them

[Thaiyotakamli]

been here last last year, nice place indeed