NISSAN PLANT

OPPAMA PLANT

PLANT INFORMATION

ABOUT OPPAMA PLANT

PROFILE

The Oppama Plant, which began operations in 1961 in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been a pioneer in the production of advanced vehicles, such as the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle.
Since operations began, the plant’s goal of producing quality vehicles that deliver a high level of customer satisfaction continues to guide innovations in manufacturing and development of new processes.

DATA

Area: approx. 1,699,000 m²*¹
Employees: As of June 1, 2021: approx. 3,700*¹
*¹: Includes the Research Center, Oppama Proving Ground, and Oppama Wharf.
Production Capacity: approx. 240,000 vehicles/year (excluding overtime and holiday operation)

FEATURES OF OPPAMA PLANT

Production of electric vehicles (EVs & e-Power)

The In 2010, the Oppama Plant became the first Nissan plant to start production of the Nissan LEAF, Nissan's first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV). In 2016, it then became the first Nissan plant to start production of the Nissan Note, an e-Power vehicle that runs on electricity generated by the engine.
The plant is a pioneer in the production of electric vehicles for Nissan and continues to grow as Nissan's mother plant.

Human Resource Development

Women in the Workplace: Women in Manufacturing
Factories are mainly for men, right? Wrong! At the Oppama Plant, a variety of women are active.
Female leaders, working mothers, and a variety of people from young to experienced are working on site as "Monozukuri Girls".
The Oppama Plant supports women who seek to work in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

Coexistence of R&D, experimentation, and production SCM

The Oppama Plant not only produces cars, but also has a general research center for advanced technology research, the Oppama Proving Ground (test course) where you can check the safety and performance of cars and experience the fun of cars. It also has a dedicated wharf where about 20,000 cars can be stored and three car carriers can dock.

Mechanism improvement (Kaizen)

With the wisdom and technology of the employees working on the production line, we are constantly creating devices that use natural energy, cogs, the principle of leverage, and other structures and mechanisms to improve safety and productivity.
At the Karakuri Kaizen Kufu Exhibition 2020, "Aim and Tilt" won the Excellence Award.

VIRTUAL PLANT TOUR

VIRTUAL TOUR

Learn and experience the Nissan’s technologies and the vehicle manufacturing process in the virtual environment, where you can explore the Guest Hall of Oppama plant with a 360° view.
Visit the Virtual Tour How to enjoy the virtual tour

LOCATION INFORMATION

LOCATION / ACCESS

Access to the Oppama Plant Access to the Oppama Plant
ADDRESS
1, Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka-shi,
Kanagawa 237-8523
ACCESS
By train

Approx. 20 min. walk from Oppama Station on the Keihin Kyuko Line.
* Be careful, limited express (kaitoku) trains do not stop at Oppama Station.

When heading toward Tokyo
Change at Kanazawa-bunko Station or Kanazawa-hakkei Station to a limited express (tokkyu) train bound for Misakiguchi or a local train bound for Uraga
* Be careful, trains heading to Zushi-Hayama do not go to Oppama Station.

When heading away from Tokyo
Change to a local train at Yokosuka-chūo Station.
By bus from Oppama Station

Take a Keihin Kyuko bus from the No. 2 bus stop at Oppama Station. It takes about 5 min.
Take a bus bound for “Ta 17 Taura Station (田17 田浦駅)” or a “O 7 Fukaura Loop” (追7 深浦循環) Bus from the No. 2 bus stop.
Get off at the Nissan Jidosha Mae bus stop.
By car

When heading toward Tokyo
About 15 min. from Sachiura Interchange on the Metropolitan Expressway Bayshore Route
About 15 min. from Asahina Interchange on Yokohama Yokosuka Road.

When heading away from Tokyo
About 15 min. from Zushi Interchange on Yokohama Yokosuka Road.
Enter the following phone number in a car navigation system to set the destination to the area around the main gate of the Oppama Plant.
Kanagawa Nissan Oppama
Office Phone: +81 (0)46-866-1123
The Guest Hall is located immediately to the left after entering through the Oppama Plant main gate.
REQUESTS
1) Inquiries regarding plant tours
Oppama Plant Guest Hall, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
+81 (0)46-867-5013

2) Inquiries regarding the plant
Oppama Plant, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Human Resources and Administration Department
General Affairs Section
+81 (0)46-867-5000

CAR LINEUP

MODELS PRODUCED

FOR DOMESTIC

NISSAN LEAF NISSAN LEAF
Renewed October 2021
NOTE NOTE
Renewed October 2021
NISSAN AURA NISSAN AURA
Renewed October 2021

HISTORY

COMPANY HISTORY

1961 Central Research Laboratory (currently the Research Institute) and Oppama Proving Ground completed
Started production of BLUEBIRD.
1978 Cumulative production reaches 5 million units
1988 Received TP (Total Productivity) Award
1992 Deming Prize Office Commendation
Cumulative production reaches 10 million units.
1994 Acquired ISO9002 certification, an international standard for quality control and quality assurance
1996 Received TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Award, Category 1
1997 Obtained ISO 14001 certification, an international standard for environmental management
1998 Awarded "Kanagawa Prefecture Community Symbiosis Factory" prize
2003 Start production of CUBE
2006 Opened Global Training Center
2007 Cumulative production reaches 15 million units
2010 Start production of JUKE and NISSAN LEAF
2011 50th Anniversary
2012 Start production of SYLPHY
2014 Number of visitors reaches 3.1 million
2016 Start production of NOTE e-POWER
2018 Start production of NISSAN LEAF e+
NOTE becomes first Nissan car ever to obtain No.1 registered vehicle
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STAFF COLUMN

PA (Plant Attendant) Blog

  • 13★The display cars have changed★

    At the Guest Hall of Oppama Plant, Nissan Leaf, NOTEe-POWER, and Nissan GT-R are displayed.

    Recently, Nissan Leaf and NOTEe-POWER which manufactured in Oppama Plant have been replaced.

    Please try finding Nissan leaf and NOTEe-POWER around town as well!

    February 23, 2024

  • 12★We went to "Japan Mobility Show 2023"★

    The other day we went to "Japan Mobility Show 2023" which held at the first time in 4 years.
    Many people and many cars made us feel excited and our hearts beat fast upon arrival★

    At Nissan booth we experienced the driving simulator of Nissan's new technology, "e-4ORCE"!
    As technology of e-4ORCE is enabled for drivers to drive smothly even on bumpy roads or around curves, it provides passengers more comfortable ride.
    "It may reduce our motion sickness!" that we heard from customers.

    The area of concept cars was very popular, too♪

    This time, there were also a lot of exciting booths for small kids, like "KidZania".

    Not only within the automobile industry, but also getting together with various movility industries have held this Mobility Show, having changed its name, as an event which created for many people to enjoy the experience of "Future Japan".

    We are looking forward to the future how to connect with people, cars and society evolving with the times!

    November 23, 2023

  • 11★Special events were held★

    In Oppama Plant, special events have been held on an irregular basis.
    We would like to share 2 events we had recently♪

    In August, as a summer holiday special plan, “Nissan Work Experience & Let's clear missions by the quiz” was held.

    Mission 1 ★ Try to complete the fill-in-the-blanks quiz, researching 🔍 how to manufacture cars by using a big panel and actual parts.

    Mission 2 ★ Work experience using actual tools which the workers at the plant use!
                          This time, our guests tried pin-board used for trainee, bolt tightening, and masking in paint process.

    In October, as an autumn special plan, [Let’s learn about Nissan's EV car! A special Collaboration Tour ~Oppama Guest Hall & GRANDRIVE!] was held.

    Our guests learned how to manufacture cars, and experienced test drive in our test course “GRANDRIVE” on the premises and felt the technology of Nissan cars!
    They enjoyed with plenty of Nissan's latest EV cars♪

    These events were great fun as there were a lot of participants.

    We will continue planning enjoyable events★
    We would like to ask you for your attendance!

    October 20, 2023

  • 10★The special summer event has been conducted!★

    How have you getting along with the continuing harsh summer heat lately?
    In this summer, we are carrying out “On-line Tour of Oppama Plant” which you can participate in the Plant Tour from home!

    On July 17th, as an special event, we had “Let's ask these Experts! We are the Research Team of Oppama Plant!”, the event which these expert members who work at the plant answer questions from our guests.

    There were a lot of questions such as “What was your childhood dream?”, “What is the hardest thing when you are working?”, and more from these children who attended the events, and the Experts members also had a fun time there♪

    We asked these Expert members who attended the on-line tour about the impression of the event!

    It is said that children leave cars, but I was surprised they were familiar with Nissan cars.
    I think that it is necessary not only to manufacture the vehicles but also to study about complete structure of them.
    It was a valuable experience for me, and I realized that they have high interest in Nissan cars as their questions were really specific.
    We will do our best to make our workplace more amazing for those who attend our Plant Tours.
    I was surprised that these children were very knowledgeable when we talked with them.
    I would like to appreciate these Nissan funs children's feelings and keep manufacturing high quality and attractive cars in the future.

    We are planning special tours on national holidays and etc.
    We will inform you detailed information by posting on our Plant Tour Reservation Site.
    Please check it and we are looking forward to your participation!

    August 4, 2023

  • 09★Whale in Oppama Plant!?★

    Do you know what it is?

    The answer is ... a wind generator!

    On the premises of Oppama Plant, solar panels are installed as well and electricity generated from these solar panels is used in our Guest Hall.

    For conserving the global environment, Nissan Motor Corp. will make efforts to generate more electricity from the power of nature.
    When you visit Oppama Plant, please find where are the wind generator and solar panels♪

    June 9, 2023

  • 08★Spring special event was held!★

    We had a spring special event for kids!

    After learning how to manufacture a car, Nissan car designers taught our guests how to paint a car♪

    Both adults and kids look serious ・・・★

    After painting, I applied the magical powder and it's completed~!!

    It would be more dimensional look by considering these angles of the light when painting.

    After painting, we had Q&A time to these designers!!
    When it comes to car design from where to start thinking? How to be a car designer? And so on.
    The designers answered their questions♪
    It was enjoyable memories for our guests in their spring vacations.

    Please look forward to our next event as we are planning one!

  • 07★Everyone, let’s take Plant Tours in the spring vacation!★

    Now we are having one cold day after another, and can't wait for warm spring.
    The spring vacation season in 2023, we are conducting Plant Tours for the general public, too and it is the first time in about 3 years.
    As we are preparing Tours both “Tours for Adult” and “Tours for Children”, Please come and take our tours with your family members and your friends.
    We are looking forwards to seeing you then!

    The reservation will be accepted from 8:00 in the morning on the same day 3 months ago.

  • 06Yokohama F. Marinos becomes the J1 Champion!

    Yokohama F. Marinos won the J1 League for the 5th time after 3 years on November 5th. We are so happy that we have been rooting for the team with Nissan bear. We celebrate for Yokohama F. Marinos with the comments, “Congratulations for winning!”, at these Guest Halls of each plant in Iwaki, Tochigi, Yokohama, and Kyushu.
    Please take a look at these comments when you visit us.

  • 05★Go undercover at Oppara Plant Guest Hall★

    Mr. NISSAN Bear, let’s try “AR SCOPE ARIYA” using tablet at Guest Hall where expanding the world of Nissan vehicle manufacturing!

    You can learn about the latest technology of NISSAN ARIYA on the latest AR.

    There are pictures of our successive cars manufactured at Oppama Plant displayed on luggage lockers at the entrance of the Guest Hall.
    You are so savvy about NISSAN if you know the names and manufactured years of these cars!?

    Let’s find out your favorite car there.

    The latest VR technology “Virtual Tour” is available at anytime, by anybody, and you can go undercover wherever you like at Guest Hall.
    Let’s give it a try.

    https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/PLANT/OPPAMA/#virtualtour

    Please visit us and try it.

  • 04Online plant tour for elementary school children nationwide!!

    We started the online program for school children in September 2020 and could receive so many applications.
    Happy things we could guide them in all 47 prefectures!

    We also provide special contents such as places that can only be seen by online.
    We are very pleased to receive many cheer-up comments and thank-you letters in various areas.
    We sincerely look forward to meeting you!

  • 03We've got a cute visitor.

    DB.Starman, the mascot of the Yokohama DeNABay Stars, came to visit us.
    He happily explored the guest hall and the car production line♪
    He was very popular with the factory staff!

  • 02The new NOTE is here.

    The new NOTE, which is being built at the OppamaPlant, is now on display in the Guest Hall!
    It has a sophisticated design that surpasses the common sense of compact cars, and the front grille is inspired by the Japanese traditional craft of Kumiko.

    The guest hall director's pocket square has the same Kumiko design as the new NOTE.

  • 01Thank you for the nice letter!

    Since September, we have been offering online plant tours to elementary school students from various regions to explore the world of car manufacturing at the OppamaPlant through a screen.
    The other day, we received a very cute thank-you note from an elementary school in Fukuoka Prefecture that participated in the online tour!
    One of the charms of the online tour is that it allows us to connect with people in distant regions.

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