Toyota City │ 豊田市
Toyota (豊田市) is a Japanese city located in the province of Aichi, with a population of 424.474 inhabitants, including about 18.445 foreign citizens, being 6.687 Brazilians, thus making it the second largest city in Aichi in terms of number of Brazilians (data City Hall).
Other Chinese nationalities 2.656, Vietnam 2.515, Philippines 2.023, Koreans 1.147, Indonesia 748, Peru 675, Nepal 515, Thailand 403, Taiwan 142, India 130, Myanmar 127, Mongolia 103, Sri Lanka 73, Malaysia 73, Americans 58, Pakistan 47 , Bolivia 33, Cambodia 29, Paraguay 23, Bangladesh 22, Argentina 19, United Kingdom 19, Turkey 15, Australia 12, Romania 9, Canada 8, Mexico 8, Ghana 7, Belgium 6 and others.
Most Brazilians live in the residential complex HOMI DANCHI, the neighborhood has a good commercial infrastructure aimed at the green-yellow community, including Brazilian supermarkets, clothing stores, car dealerships, etc…
The city has a climate characterized by hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters. September is the rainiest month. Temperatures are highest in August reaching around 28°C, and lowest in January around 3°C.
Toyota City was known as Koromo (挙母) until 1959, when the city was renamed Toyota to reflect the importance of the city’s main employer – Toyota Motor Corporation.
Toyota was a major silk producer until the industry’s decline in the 1930s, when Toyoda Loom Works heir Kiichiro Toyoda set up the Toyota company’s automobile manufacturing base here..
Toyota doesn’t appear in many tourist guides in Japan, but it has a large number of foreign workers working in Toyota factories, a number of Brazilian Nikkei and other South Americans of Japanese descent who came to the region to work in Toyota’s car factories and in other associated industries.
Toyota Attractions
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Barbecue on the edge of a river, a pagoda, nothing better to cool off in the unbearable heat that punishes us in the Japanese summer. The barbecue by the river …
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Hirashiba Park is very famous for its plum trees, located in Toyota City with 62.800 square meters. There are approximately around 530 plum trees of 37 varieties. Flowering time varies …
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The Wind Suspension Bridge (Kaze no Tsuribashi) is located in Inabu District, Toyota City, Aichi. The bridge was built in October 2010 to cross the Nagura River before the park …
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A huge field of chestnut trees in the mountains of Asuke neighborhood in Toyota City, with 7,000 chestnut trees (Kuri) where you can enjoy the chestnut harvest (栗ひろい). Put on …
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Osawa Fudo Waterfall is located on the river that flows between Kise and Misaku in Toyota City, Aichi. And as several waterfalls in Japan have a shrine or Buddha, here …
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The way to get to Toyota City’s Nomiyama Observatory is very easy, so many people go to the observatory to enjoy the incredible 180 degree panoramic view of the city. …
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Toyota Stadium (豊田スタジアム Toyota Stadium) was built by the City of Toyota in celebration of the city’s 50th anniversary. Construction began in 1997 and was completed four years later. The …
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The Jouganesan Observatory (Osaku Castle Ruins), is located in the Fujioka neighborhood of Toyota City. From the observation deck, you can see the entire Fujioka region and Mount Sanage. The …
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Natsuyake Jogayama Observatory (展望台夏焼城ヶ山) was built after the turn of the New Year, on the first day of the year 2019 on top of the mountain and is a really …
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The Terasu Observatory in the Matsudaira District of Toyota City has an altitude of 310 meters above sea level. From Terasu Observatory you can see not only Toyota City, but …
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Fukurougajou is an observatory located in the Otaki District of Toyota City, it is located on top of the mountain at an altitude of 253 meters and offers a wide …
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Komodeshi Waterfall is about 8 meters high and is located in the city of Toyota in Aichi Prefecture. The waterfall is in a pleasant place that takes only 5 minutes …
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Nijoga Waterfall (二畳ヶ滝) is about 30 meters high and 7 meters wide, with a basin (natural pool), located along Route 338 on the Gunkai River in Toyota City, Aichi. The …
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The fresh water of the river is an excellent option for families and children to cool off from the unbearable heat of the Japanese summer. The Tomoegawa River in the …
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A small and beautiful Waterfall in Toyota City next to the Jyouganesan Observatory. Aichi-ken Toyota-shi Mitsukurichō Uenotaira 5/5 – (2 votes)
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Relax and enjoy Kamikoshi Valley good times (fish-pay) with your family and friends. Kamikoshi (神越渓谷) is located in Toyota City, open every day of the year for trout fishing. Kamikoshi …
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The Sanage Nanataki (猿投七滝) is a name given because it has seven small waterfalls that cross the Hirosawa River, a tributary of the Yahagi River, in the northern part of …
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If you like adventure and nature, you can’t miss Adventure Forest Toyota Kuragaike. This Adventure Forest is a nature-based installation that uses trees, promoting a harmonious coexistence with nature, allowing …
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Nashino Fudo Waterfall is 34 meters high and is located in Toyota City, Aichi. A wonderful waterfall with abundant water becoming a powerful waterfall. The waterfall is so named because …
Toyota Events
Inabu Hyobaku is an ICE WATERFALL located in Hyobaku Yusui Park in Toyota City in Aichi, every year from January to the end of February many people (tourists) visit the …
From late March to early April you can enjoy the incredible cherry blossoms at Inouse Park in Toyota City, Aichi. A peaceful spot to have a picnic while the cherry …
Matsudaira District Spring Festival The Festival begins on Saturday night with the opening ceremony and hand-held fireworks and on Sunday the main festival is held with a procession called Mikoshi-togyo …
At Asuke Shrine in Toyota City, the festival of the Hero of Asuke Jirou Shigenori, who fought for Emperor Go-Daigo’s Southern Court in the Genko War in 1331 at the …
The Wisteria Corridor (Fuji) takes place every year from mid-April to mid-May with a theme course called Fujioka, located in the Misaku-cho district of Toyota City, Aichi. Here you will …
Toyota City’s Nishiyama Park Rose Garden is a botanical garden of urban vegetation with lots of greenery in the middle of the city. From mid-May to mid-June, around 3.500 roses …
A colorful festival to mark Autumn in Asuke! One of the busiest seasons in the Asuke neighborhood of Toyota city is the autumn festival which kicks off in style, with …
Toyota City maintains a strong connection with its rich history and culture. This long history and culture can best be seen at the Koromo Festival a two day festival held …
The closing fireworks display of the Koromo Festival starts at 6:30 pm (depending on the year, from 7 pm). A beautiful fireworks display lasting about 30 minutes that is held …
Every year in November, Oidaira Park, in the Inabu neighborhood (city of Toyota), receives many visitors to enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves. Oidaira Park is a famous place to observe …
Korankei is a valley of Asuke (足助) is a neighborhood (village) that is part of the city of Toyota, Asuke was an ancient small town, today incorporated into the city …