A Creative Leadership Program Tracing Soichiro Honda's Roots and the Vision of a New-Generation Entrepreneur
Futamata in Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is the birthplace of Soichiro Honda, a symbol of Japan's spirit of craftsmanship and manufacturing.
Futamata is also a living laboratory of community revitalization, where young shop owners are restoring traditional townhouses and developing the local economy.
In Tenryu--where industry, culture, and placemaking intersect--you are invited to reflect on a fundamental question: What will you create?
Futamata is also a living laboratory of community revitalization, where young shop owners are restoring traditional townhouses and developing the local economy.
In Tenryu--where industry, culture, and placemaking intersect--you are invited to reflect on a fundamental question: What will you create?
Highlights
1. Soichiro Honda Craftsmanship Heritage Museum
Trace the origins of Soichiro Honda, founder of the global brand Honda.
Through the passion and spirit of challenge embodied in his engines, discover the essence of Japan's manufacturing culture.
Through the passion and spirit of challenge embodied in his engines, discover the essence of Japan's manufacturing culture.
2. Dialogue with New-Generation Proprietors -- The Frontline of Tenryu's Placemaking
Visit renovated traditional townhouses and mountain-based hubs transformed into new businesses. Why choose to take on challenges in this area? What does it mean to launch a venture in a regional community? Through authentic, first-hand stories, gain insight into new models of community-driven innovation emerging from the local people.
3.Reflection Workshop
Put into words the impressions, tensions, and inspirations you felt while walking through the town.This interactive session helps you reflect on how to apply these insights to your own work and way of life.
Tour Schedule
*The schedule is flexible and can be adjusted upon request.
*The schedule is flexible and can be adjusted upon request.
9:45
Meet at Tenryu-Futamata Station / Tenryu Tourism Association
10:00
Visit to the Soichiro Honda Craftsmanship Heritage Museum
11:30
Placemaking Dialogue at the Tenryu Trial Office (Lunch)
13:15
Walking Tour of Clover Street & Visits with Local Shop Owners
14:30
Reflection Workshop
15:30
Tour concludes
| Availability | Wednesday-Sunday |
|---|---|
| Closed | Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (Heritage Museum closed) |
| Deadline | Up to 10 days in advance |
| Duration | Approx. 5 hour |
| Gathering | 9:45am at Tenryu-Futamata Station (Akura, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Japan) |
| Language | Japanese/English |
| Capacity | 1〜5people |
Fee
| ¥66,000＋ (¥1,500/ person) |
Included in Cost／Guide fee, souvenir, and one drink
*Lunch is at the participant's own expense.
*Lunch is at the participant's own expense.
Method of Payment
Advance payment/ PayPal
Cancellation Charges
7 Days to 3 Days Notice: ¥3,000
2 days to 1 Day Notice: 50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show: 100%
2 days to 1 Day Notice: 50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show: 100%
How to make a reservation
Reservations are to be made at least 10 days prior to the date.
TRANSPORTFrom Hamamatsu Station
[TRAIN] Transfer at Nishi-Kajima Station (Enshu Railway) to the Tenryu-Hamanako Railway, and arrive at Tenryu-Futamata Station.
Approx. 52 minutes total travel time.
[TRAIN] Transfer at Nishi-Kajima Station (Enshu Railway) to the Tenryu-Hamanako Railway, and arrive at Tenryu-Futamata Station.
Approx. 52 minutes total travel time.
2026.2.19 update
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