CT9A

I will be in Japan for TAS 2005 and thought it would be neat to visit the factory where they make the S2000.

I thought I read that they have recently moved production of the S2000 to Suzuka. Is this correct? Also how does one go about getting a factory tour? Is it usually open to the public? Do I just show up at the factory or do I have to schedule an appointment?

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to plan out my trip

thanks in advance

gomarlins3

I am checking with the Japanese S2000 section. If they get back to me, I will forward the info to you here.

mm2000

I saw Suzuka TD Line intruduction in Japanese Honda site here:
http://www.honda.co.jp/sportscar/spi...uka/index.html
The article said the line transferred in May and the S2000 production started in June 1 (50 S2000s per day).

Also I found the Suzuka plant tour request guide here:
http://www.honda.co.jp/suzuka/kengaku/
It looks only group tour(10 to 200 people) is accepted with a reservation in 3 week advance.
I couldn't find English pages but hope this helps.

CT9A

thanks for the info


now I just need to find 8 more people that would be interested

also i didn't see anything about how much it costs

mm2000

Ok, more translation here...

1.Plat tour date : Monday to Friday (Subject to change)
2.Reservation : 3 to 12 weeks in advance
3.Tour time : 90 minutes (Video, Briefing, Tour)
4.Tour course : Assembly line
5.Group tour only : 10 to 200 people
6.Tour time : 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:00PM
7.Reservation by Phone : +81-593-78-1212 (9:00am to 4:30pm JST)
by Fax : +81-593-78-6379 with your requesting tour date/time, group(organization) name, contact phone & fax number, how many people, and how many buses.

Remarks:
This tour is free. (You pay your transportation to Suzuka)
Children under 3 years old are not accepted.
Adequate foot ware(no high-heels, sandals)
No pictures during the tour.
Japanese tour only(No translation service)

Let me know if you need more translation.
BTW, What's the TAS 2005?

BBY2KS2K

Tokyo Auto Salon

http://www.sportcompact.ca/coverage/tas.html

mm2000

Hmmm... very interesting.
I found many web links not only car parts but also cute companions.
I like to visit some day to get stimulated.

Just reference, my car related Japan tour guide here.
Toyata city is close to Suzuka and the plant tour is available:
http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/about_toyota/fa...ikan/index.html

Honda Collection Hall(Honda History Museum) is close to Tokyo:
http://world.honda.com/collection-hall/