What other travelers are saying about The Railway Museum
Definitely a WOW for train lover children. It's very educational for grownups too. Vast collection of actual train models across history of Japanese modernization. Different zones displaying different era of engine technology. Truly inspiring for young ones. And the information and playground section of the museum, bravo!! Also, must try to train themed restaurant!
If you are a railway enthusiast, this museum is definitely worth a visit. It’s truly an exceptional railway museum. It provides detailed information about the trains that have been used and are currently in service in Japan, as well as an in-depth introduction to the history of Japanese railways. It’s absolutely a trip worth taking.
This was a classy,well designed and planned train museum. Time needed is about 2 hours maybe more with young children. Content is aimed at both adults and children with many original rolling stone and full size Shinkansen’s. A huge model train layout was a highlight especially for younger children. Even though the museum information is in Japanese there is a Michele app to download is multiple languages. Well worth the 1hr train travel from downtown Tokyo.
Very fun place for the whole family. The actual trains themselves are a bit underwhelming. You can’t go anywhere besides the seating area in most trains. Some aren’t even open to walk through. Besides the main exhibits, the museum has a great kids area with mini trains you can all sit in while they drive! There is also a mini Shinkansen to ride. They also have train simulators to check. Overall, a vast museum with many different experiences to offer!
Easily one of the best train museums I've ever been to. Recommend downloading the app ahead of time and arriving early so you can reserve spots at the activities.
