TOTO Museum

Feb 27

Discover Sustainable Innovation Through Water and Design

ounded in Kitakyushu’s Kokura district, the TOTO Museum is an educational facility that showcases the history, philosophy, and global innovation of TOTO, a leading Japanese sanitary products manufacturer established in 1917. Opened in August 2015 as part of the company’s 100th anniversary celebration, the museum invites visitors to explore the evolution of product design, manufacturing excellence, and cultural impact in daily life.

At the TOTO Museum, you’ll learn about the roots of TOTO’s craftsmanship, how water-related products have advanced over time, and how innovation contributes to social well-being and environmental sustainability. Exhibits highlight the company’s influence on hygiene and lifestyle culture both in Japan and around the world, making this museum an engaging and informative destination for students.

Museum Tour

Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the exhibits:

Guided Tours: Available for groups and school visits with explanations from museum staff.

Regarding Use by School Groups

1. Junior High/High School Tour Course (Duration: approx. 60 minutes)

This program is designed for junior high and high school field trips or school excursions.

Overview explanation via video
Museum staff-led tour using educational booklets
Q&A session after the tour

2. SDGs Program Course (Duration: approx. 90 minutes)

This program teaches about the TOTO Group's contributions to the SDGs through its initiatives. (Target: Junior High & High Schools)

Learn about the TOTO Group's contributions to the SDGs through video and lecture
Museum staff-led tour using educational booklets
Q&A session after the tour

*For the SDGs Program Course, we kindly request your cooperation in completing a pre-visit questionnaire to assess learning outcomes.

Application Form for “Junior High & High School Tour Course” and “SDGs Program Course”

3. Online Social Studies Field Trip Course (Duration: Approx. 45 min)

Conducted using the “ZOOM” application. This program allows students to learn about the history of water facilities in Japan and TOTO's environmental initiatives while watching pre-recorded videos of the museum. (Target: Elementary School Grades 3-6)

For details, click here

“Online Social Studies Field Trip Course” Application Form