Woven City visitors weave the future with us.
Thank you for your interest
in Woven City.
Woven City brings together Inventors, who share the same philosophy of "for others" to invent various products and services.
Weavers co-create with Inventors in Woven City. Even for a one-day visit, as One Day Weavers, we invite you to try out our new products and services and let us know how you feel and what you think of them.
How was the usability of the apps? How comfortable was your ride on the mobility vehicles? Did your feelings change after a meal at a cafe? We welcome any comments or opinions that you may have.
Your feedback will help Inventors improve their inventions.
Inventors incorporate your feedback into their development. New inventions will be anchored in every life, and every day gets a little bit better. That is what we truly hope for.
As One Day Weavers, we look forward to hearing about what you think and feel at Woven City.
See you in Woven City.
The Role of One Day Weavers (Visitors)
One Day Weavers are encouraged to actively participate in the various demonstrations and provide feedback. At Woven City, Inventors plan and develop various technologies and services, while One Day Weavers test and evaluate them. This cycle serves as the mechanism of Woven City to deliver ever-better products to the world.
Planning and Development
In Woven City, "a living laboratory," Inventors plan and develop a variety of products and services.
The Role of One Day Weavers1Co-Create in Demonstrations
One Day Weavers are invited to try out a variety of products and services.
The Role of One Day Weavers2Feedback
One Day Weavers are asked to share their thoughts and findings in a questionnaire or interview.
How to Co-Create in Demonstrations
In Woven City, Weavers can participate in a variety of demonstrations
while experiencing the city.
The demonstrations shown below are examples, and the demonstrations and events may vary by day.
Please check the demonstrations and events taking place on the day of your visit at Woven City.
Test-riding Mobility
Weavers can freely move around Woven City with new kinds of mobility.Enjoy a unique Woven City experience.
E.g.
- ・Ride on a personal mobility vehicle in its prototype stage
Shopping
We invite Weavers to take part in a variety of purchasing experiences as part of the trials.
E.g.
- ・Mobile retail service using e-Palette
- ・Use of Woven City Pay (Payment service at Woven City)
Dine at a Restaurant or Cafe
Among the food and beverage services, a variety of demonstrations are underway.
E.g.
- ・Tasting foods prepared in a variety of ways
See Products in Their Prototype Stage
(In some facilities, Weavers can experience products in the prototype stage that have not yet been released to the public.)
E.g.
- ・Prototype experience at the Kakezan Invention Hub
- ・Observe the Pitch Contest at the Inventor Garage
How to provide feedback
Feedback from One Day Weavers will help create better products and services.
01Use of Facilities and Services
Even the very act of "using" or "not using" Woven City facilities and services is important feedback for us.
02Answering a Questionnaire
It can be anything from simple "Good!" or "Not so good..." feedback to more detailed questionnaires.. You can also participate through the Woven City App.
03Participate in an Interview
You can share your feedback through direct communication with Inventors, such as interviews, where Weavers can share their experiences in Woven City.
Learn More About Woven City
You can participate in demonstrations and provide feedback using the Woven City App.
Please send your valuable feedback as One Day Weavers to Inventors through the Woven City App. The Woven City app will be available for use once you have created a Woven City ID, verified your identity, and registered your personal information.
How would you spend your time in Woven City?
Let’s take a look at some examples of experiences at Woven City.
Steps to Take before Your Visit
STEP 1To learn about our guiding vision and values, please visit the Woven City website.
STEP 2Create your own plan with tours, demonstrations, and ways to join that suit you best.
STEP 3Ready to join? Pick your date and book your spot.
- Current Eligibility
- Shizuoka Prefecture residents and those who have received advance admission.
Please note that we may verify your identity and address on the day of your visit. Please be sure to bring a valid photo ID (such as a driver’s license, My Number card, residence card, driving history certificate, or student ID).
Information regarding tours and visits to Woven City for the general public will be announced on the official website and through other channels once preparations are complete. Thank you for your patience.
- Open Hours
- 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM (Reception Hours 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Admission Fee
- Access
- 6 minutes walk (450m) from Iwanami Station on the JR Gotemba Line
Toyota Woven City MAP
One Day Weavers are free to walk around Woven City and participate in the demonstrations.
Check out the facilities open to One Day Weavers and the optional tours available for you.
Site Tours
In addition to freely touring Woven City, there are optional tours to help you get to know Woven City better.
Woven Welcome Center Tour
What is Woven City? What is Woven City aiming for? How do I get involved?
Our staff will guide you through the exhibits and introduce you to everything you need to know before becoming a One Day Weaver in Woven City.
Woven City Walking Tour
On this tour, our staff will show you the various points of interest within Woven City.
The more you know about the project, the more excited you will be to peek into places you would not normally see and hear behind-the-scenes stories about the project.
Please note that for the time being, Woven City Walking Tour will only be offered as part of a package with the Welcome Center tour. We do not offer the walking tour as a standalone option.
Reservation
Each adult (18 years or older) needs to make their own reservation.
(Group reservations for multiple people are not available.)
Woven City is a test course for mobility that is being developed on Toyota's private property and has several rules that differ from those for public use.
Therefore, visitors are required to make a reservation on the dedicated website and agree to various terms and conditions.
To make a reservation, please refer to the procedure below.
First-time visitors to Woven City will be given a pre-entry orientation (required for all visitors/approx. 15 minutes).
Please arrive at each entrance with plenty of time to spare.
- STEP 2
Create a Woven City ID
Create a Woven City ID or log in if you already have one.
- STEP 3
Visitor information registration
Register your personal details.
If you also make a reservation for a minor, you will first need to verify your own identity, then "Register a child." will be conducted.Guests aged 6 and over but under 18: Please register using “Register a child” below.Guests under 6 years old: Registration is not required. They may enter with their parent or guardian without registering.
Online identity verification
You are required to take a picture of your own face and ID (Driver's Licence, My Number Card, Residence Card, Passport, Special Permanent Resident Certificate, or a Driving Record Certificate) with your smartphone and upload it.
- STEP 4
Reserve a visit date and parking space
When reserving a parking space, you must register your vehicle license plate information.
Parking for persons with disabilities is also available and can be reserved through the reservation screen. - STEP 5
Reservation completed
Reservation has been completed.
Please download the Woven City App and set up Woven City Pay before your visit date.
How to Use the Free Shuttle Bus
The shuttle bus is not available for first-time visitors.
It will be accessible after attending the "Traffic Education" session on your first visit.
The Shuttle Route
When traveling from Woven City to Iwanami Station, please be sure to take the "Iwanami Bus" that departs from the bus stop with the teal sign.
The "City Loop Bus" that departs from the bus stop with the orange sign does not go to Iwanami Station.
Iwanami Station
Mishuku North
Weavers Center
This suttle does not stop at Iwanami Station.
Schedule
Shuttles run every 30 minutes to 1 hour. Please check the first and last shuttle times for each stop in the table below.
Please check the timetable on-site at Woven City.
| From Weavers Center | From Iwanami Station | From Mishuku North | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 7:27 | 7:46 | 7:53 |
| Last | 19:31 | 19:49 | 19:57 |
*Woven City is open for visitors until 5:00 PM (final entry at 4:00 PM).
Please note that you will not be able to board the shuttle bus after this time.
Duration
Iwanami Station 7 min. approx. Mishuku North
Mishuku North 5 min. approx. Weavers Center
Weavers Center 12 min. approx. Iwanami Station
How to Board
You can use the shuttle from your second visit and onwards, and no reservation is required.
When boarding, please have your Woven City Shuttle Bus ticket ready on your phone and present it to the driver. It can be found on the visitor reservation page.
- STEP 1
Complete Visitor Reservation
After completing your visitor reservation, click "Woven City Shuttle Bus" on the reservation home screen.
- STEP 2
Present 1-Day Ticket
Click "Display 1-day ticket" and present the ticket to the driver upon boarding.
Ticket will not be accessible:
On days other than your visit day.
If you have not completed your visitor reservation and attended the traffic education session. (The image shown above illustrates when traffic education is completed but visitor reservation is pending.)
*Operations may be affected or canceled due to weather conditions and other factors.
*We may restrict the number of passengers during peak times.
INFO
Open Hours
- 10:00 AM~5:00 PM(Reception Hours 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Admission Fee
Currently, admission is free of charge.
Parking and bicycle parking available
Free parking and bicycle parking are available for visitors. Please refer to the FAQ for more information. If you are coming by your own car, you will need to reserve a parking space at the time of your visit reservation.
Access
1117 Mishuku, Susono City, Shizuoka, Japan
Reservations for One Day Weavers
Book your visit to Woven City as a One Day Weaver.
Eligible Participants
- Shizuoka Prefecture residents and those who have received advance admission.
Please note that we may verify your identity and address on the day of your visit. Please be sure to bring a valid photo ID (such as a driver’s license, My Number card, residence card, driving history certificate, or student ID).
Information regarding tours and visits to Woven City for the general public will be announced on the official website and through other channels once preparations are complete. Thank you for your patience.
Important Information
Traffic and Parking
Please refrain from parking cars and bicycles in areas other than the designated areas.
Hygiene and Environmental Considerations
Please do not bring pets without permission (guide dogs, assistance dogs, and service dogs such as hearing dogs are allowed).
Sales and Solicitation
Please refrain from distributing, selling or soliciting goods without the permission of the management.
Flammable and Hazardous Materials
Please refrain from bringing in hazardous materials, soiled items, or items with unusual odors.
Restricted Entry and Use
Please refrain from entering restricted and dangerous areas.
①Please refrain from staying overnight in the building or on the premises.
②Please refrain from cooking and eating in the building and on the premises, except in restaurants.
③
Other
Please refrain from playing ball games and using devices that vibrate or emit radio waves in the common areas.
①Please refrain from smoking outside of designated areas.
②Please refrain from posting areas or information marked with confidential on social media or sharing them with third parties
③Please refrain from conducting unauthorized events
④
FAQ
You can make a reservation on the same day if there are any available slots.
Please check availability on the day of your visit via the reservation page.
Please enter by 4:00 PM. All visitors are required to leave Woven City by 5:00 PM
Upon your initial visiting, we kindly ask you to watch a video "What you need to know about entering" at the gate. The procedure takes about 15 minutes, but may take longer during busy times, so please allow plenty of time for your visit.
You can cancel from the reservation details page.
If you wish to change the date of your reservation, please cancel your reservation and then make a new reservation with a new date.
In order to accommodate as many visitors as possible, please cancel your reservation in the system as soon as the cancellation is confirmed. Cancellation is due by the day before the planned visit.
Before your first appointment, we will verify your identity through eKYC (online identity verification system). Identification (Driver’s Licence, My Number Card, Residence Card, Passport, Special Permanent Resident Certificate, or a Driving Record Certificate) is required, so please have it ready at hand. In addition, a photo of the applicant's face must be registered for facial recognition.
You may not be able to register if you are wearing glasses, a hat, or a mask.
Also, the file format must be PNG or JPEG and the size must be within 5 MB.
Please see details of photo requirements below the photo upload button.
Registration is not required for children under 6.
For children aged 6 to 17, parents/guardians are required to register their child's name and other information on the "Register a child" page.
Unfortunately, each person over the age of 18 must make a reservation individually.
Unfortunately, only assistance dogs (such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs) are permitted inside the venue. No other animals are allowed.
The Woven City App can be downloaded
You can register for Woven City Pay, the city's payment service. We encourage you to do so before coming to Woven City.
You can come by car. Please register your vehicle information (vehicle license plate) on the reservation page before entering.
*Please be sure to pre-register your vehicle, as vehicles without registration will not be admitted.
Motorcycles and bicycles are welcome.
Please confirm the entrance gate on the page.
We sincerely apologize, but we do not offer Woven City Walking Tour as a standalone option. We kindly ask that you participate as part of the Welcome Center tour package.
Contact
Contact for Visitors
If you have any questions about visiting Woven City, please contact us using the contact information below.
For inquiries other than a visit, please contact us using this form.
Operating hours
Weekdays 9:00 AM -5:00 PM
Phone
0120-905-630
Email
twc-supportdesk@woven.toyota