The Railway Museum (鉄道博物館) is a museum located in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, that is dedicated to the history of railways in Japan. The museum opened in 2007 and is operated by the East Japan Railway Culture Foundation.
The museum has an extensive collection of railway-related artifacts, including historic trains, locomotives, and train cars from various periods of Japanese railway history. Visitors can explore the various exhibits, which include interactive displays, dioramas, and models of trains and train stations.
One of the museum’s main attractions is the collection of full-scale trains, which are displayed both inside and outside the museum. The trains range from steam locomotives to modern bullet trains, and visitors can explore the interiors of many of them.
The museum also has a large outdoor exhibition area, where visitors can see and explore various types of railway infrastructure, such as tracks, switches, and signals. There is also a large model train display, which includes a replica of Tokyo Station and other famous Japanese train stations.
In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers various activities and events, such as train rides and simulators that allow visitors to experience what it’s like to drive a train. The museum also hosts special exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Getting there
From Omiya Station to The Railway Museum:
| Train | Omiya Station ↓ New Shuttle ↓ 2 minutes (Nonstop) The Railway Museum (Cost 190 yen) |
Details
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Reception closes at 4:30PM. Closed on Tuesdays. |
| Admission | Adults: 1,600 yen Elementary school to high schoolstudents: 600 yen Age 3 to Under elementary school age: 300 yen |
| Phone | +81 48-651-0088 |
| Address | 〒330-0852 Saitama, Omiya Ward, Onaricho, 3 Chome−４７ |
| Official Website | https://www.railway-museum.jp/e/ |
