What other travelers are saying about The Railway Museum
This was such a great time! It was about $25 USD for two adults. We spent the better part of the day here witnessing this amazing museum. This had many unique and interactive exhibits for all ages. This was hands down one of the best museums we have been to. The only down side was the museum was packed with kids the whole time but were mostly well behaved. We only speak English they had an app to translate everything for us which was really helpful.
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!
This place is HUGE! Be prepared to spend a full day here if you don't want to skip any exhibits. Lots of train cars from different eras. The centerpiece is a steam locomotive on a turntable. Although the locomotive does not run, there are two daily demonstrations in which the turntable is rotated a full circle and the locomotive would sound its horn. I also enjoyed the diorama demonstration and the Imperial Carriages.
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!
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.
