Mazda Museum
Fuchu, Hiroshima, Japan

Mazda's museum follows the company's history through its cars, engineering and ideas for the future. A guided visit also takes you into the world of vehicle production, with the assembly-line section offering a view of how cars come together when the plant is operating. You meet at the company's headquarters before travelling to the museum with the tour. Book ahead and make this a planned half-day outing, especially if you want an English-language visit.