Museum/History Museum Mitutoyo Museum of Metrology
History of modern technology of precision measuring instruments through Mitutoyo's history
A unique museum of precision measurement consisting of the Numata Commemorative Hall and the Measuring Instrument Hall. The former traces the history of Mitutoyo since its establishment in 1934, while the latter features the evolution of precision measurement around the globe. The items in the museum’s collection have been certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as forming part of the nation’s Heritage of Industrial Modernization.
We also have a pamphlet that explains the exhibition contents and Mitutoyo's history.
Numata commemorative hall
Mitutoyo's history as a pioneer in precision measuring instruments has always been at the forefront of the times.
A history museum for measuring instruments. Numerous instruments are on display, as well as documents featuring the philosophy and history of Mitutoyo, which extends back more than 80 years. The majority of the some 2,500 items in this facility are actual objects providing important historical evidence.
Main exhibition contents
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Chapter 1: Birth of Mitutoyo Manufacture
Mitutoyo's origin Kamata Factory
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Chapter 2 : Incipient Term
Domestic production of micrometers
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Chapter 3: Term of Establishing Technologies
Strengthen the country and go to the world
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Chapter 4 :Term of Development
Enhancement of production technology
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Chapter 5 :Term of Leap
Rapid growth with electronic technology
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Chapter6: Establishing Key Technology
From “三豊” to “Mitutoyo”
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Chapter 7:Toward a New Era
Compatible with high precision and high functionality
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Chapter 8 Realization of Dream
The trajectory of founder Ehan Numata
Short movie "Realizing a Dream" shown at Numata commemorative hall
This short movie is shown at the entrance to the Numata commemorative hall. See how Mitutoyo, which began as the dream of founder Ehan Numata and started out as a small workshop, has grown to become a comprehensive manufacturer of precision measuring instruments active around the world today.
Measuring instrument hall
Learn about the roots and evolution of measuring instruments through historical materials and products collected from around the world.
An internationally unique industrial museum that features the origins and evolution of precision measuring instruments around the world. It displays important items from its collection of measuring tools, related technical materials, photographs, books, catalogs and so on, from around the globe dating from the 19th century. There is also a section that lets visitors try their hand at precision measuring.
Main exhibits
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The standard of length
Meter prototype (reproduction)
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Length Measuring Instruments
Whitworth (UK) large length measuring instrument
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Optical Measuring Instruments
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Testing Machines
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Suga Collection
The world's first dial gauge
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Scale Ruling Machines
SIP (Switzerland) circumferential scale machine
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From Measuring Instruments
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In-house Installed Machines
Usage information/access
Name of facility
Mitutoyo Museum of Metrology
Address
1-20-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki 213-8533
Telephone number
044-813-8204 (direct)
FAX
044-813-1658
Admission fee
free
Opening hours
10:00-12:00 / 13:30-17:00 (entry until 16:00) Reservations required
closing day
Company holidays such as Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and summer holidays
access
- 15 minutes walk from Mizonokuchi Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line
- 15 minutes walk from Musashi Mizonokuchi Station on the JR Nambu Line
Flow from reservation to tour
If you would like to visit the Mitutoyo Museum of Metrology, please make a reservation in advance.
The procedure for your visit is as follows:
- 1. Advance reservation online For tours please make a reservation in advance using the Reservation Application From.
- Free tour There will be no guidance from Museum staff. You can tour at your own pace.
- 2. Contact for schedule confirmation or schedule adjustment A representative will contact you via email or phone to confirm the schedule. If you need to adjust the schedule, we will let you know.
- 3. Tour Please experience Mitutoyo's history and the history of precision measurement around the world through the various collections and experience corners.
Measures to prevent the spread of infection
Mitutoyo is taking various measures to prevent the spread of infection and operates each facility. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in these measures.
Reservation
Virtual museum
We have created a virtual museum that can be viewed online so that even customers who find it difficult to visit the facility in person can experience the charm of the Mitutoyo Museum of Metrology.
Please come and experience Mitutoyo's history and the modern technological history of precision measuring instruments.
