Business trip to Tokyo - anything Z related to see?

[GeoJoe]

As the subject says, I've got a trip coming up to Tokyo. I'll be there for about a week. Is there anything Z related that I should try to see or do? Are there any parts related stores? Tuner shops that are must see?

Thanks in advance!

[jonathanrussell]

If I were anywhere in Japan, I would go to Rocky Auto.

rockyauto.co.jp

Edited April 3, 2014 by jonathanrussell

[hr369]

rocky auto is way down by nagoya. thats an expensive train/plane ride. but if

you're down nagoya way you should visit the toyota museum. It has datsun's too.

here is a list of 15 in japan.

Japanese Car Museums: 15 To Get You Started : 7Tune.com

if you're staying just in the tokyo area try the mega web museum.

i don't know about nissan heritage museum. that would be my first choice to

visit. i hear its not officially open to the public but there sure are alot of

forums that have guys talking about visiting. anyone know who to speak to

there on getting in?

according to the zama website they have a z432 and a 240z-g

plus 5 other regular z's from the 70's

im going to nagoya and tokyo june 1 and would like to see the zama collection myself. i will be researching this further too.

But, i think the most z's to be seen is at rocky auto. from the video's i've

seen of the place he's got dozens on his lot.

[240260280z]

I enjoyed this place:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/open-general-discussions/50658-some-interesting-things-recent-trip-japan.html#post442020

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The Nissan museums are in south western part of Tokyo Harbour in Yokohama.

I also read the Toyota Amlux just closed.

Edited April 3, 2014 by Blue

[GeoJoe]

Thanks guys.. Rocky Auto looks amazing! Even their outside junkyard looks like a Z picker's dream.

The other links look promising, and Blue - I found your post too in another search. Nice pics. Looks like you had a great time

I'm probably not going to be able to get too far outside of Tokyo. I'll post some pics up after the trip.

[ktm]

I just got back from Tokyo and Kyoto. Now is the time for cherry blossom viewing. I understand the desire to see something Z-related, but with all the young women wearing kimono's (yes, they really do) walking amongst the cherry blossoms, Z's can wait.

Hit up Ueno Park, Tokyo Skytree, and Kaminarimon Gate/Temple. The last two are within walking distance of each other and Ueno Park is 10 minutes by subway.

[hr369]

cherry blossom time too cold for me. always freeze my butt off in my mother inlaws house.

its old with no insulation. paper thin walls and drafty single pane glass. someone needs to

tell them that shoji screens have an R value of 0.

why is it the only women i see in kimono's are women in their 50's and 60's ?

im getting ripped off! The micro mini's on the escalators are going to have to keep

me entertained.

if someone is interested in visiting rocky auto, i would suggest going in fall. they could see

the fall colors in kyoto and check out the z's and not freeze. The toyota factory tour and museum are fairly close too.

[djwarner]

It would be nice if you could fine someone to make some OEM headlight covers for a group buy.

[gogriz91]

Tokyo Tower is a neat way to "see" more of the city. The Zama museum is probably an hour to an hour and a half by train from downtown. Most of the bars frequented by foreigners are in Roppongi while just walking around Shinjuku and Shibuya is its own form of entertainment. Go in the convenience stores, they've got awesome drinks and junk food and try one of the soba noodle places, you can get some good food pretty cheap by Tokyo standards. Where in Tokyo are you staying?

[GeoJoe]

Staying here. InterContinental Tokyo Bay

[gogriz91]

Looks like you're close to Odaiba, malls, restaurants etc is pretty close, Tokyo Big Site is where the Tokyo Auto show and the Nostalgic 2Days shows are held, there might be something going on there. Tsukiji is a famous fish market nearby but you've got to be up early to get the full experience. You're close to Roppongi too, an afternoon trip may be to go to the Hard Rock in Roppongi for a beer and something to eat then walk past the Russian Embassy to Tokyo tower. There should be a subway station near the hotel and the maps and signs are all in English which makes it easy to get around. I want to say to get to any of the car shops you have to go to the suburbs because in downtown, space is at a premium meaning it's expensive. If you haven't been before, your sense of personal space, economy of space and how much something costs are all about to get a workout. I lived about an hour outside Tokyo for a couple of years and loved it, there's a lot to see, do and experience. Just wandering around, going in shops, office buildings that are malls, looking at hobby shops etc, it's all fascinating...the food can be awesome too and customer service tends to be really good.

[240260280z]

Be sure to check out the car magazines in the convenience stores,,, some focus on Z's every now and then.