Museum · Omiya
The Railway Museum 鉄道博物館
JR East's huge railway museum in Omiya, with dozens of real trains from steam engines to shinkansen, simulators and a mini-train circuit.
Hours10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
ClosedTuesdays, Dec 29-Jan 1
PriceAdult: ¥1,600
Getting thereTetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station (New Shuttle), 1 min
Time neededHalf day
Address3-47 Onaricho, Omiya Ward, Saitama 330-0852
Websiterailway-museum.jp
About
The Railway Museum is one of Japan's three great rail museums. Its main hall holds about 40 full-size cars, from Meiji-era steam locomotives to retired shinkansen, around a working turntable. Driving simulators, a huge model railway diorama and a rooftop deck over the Tohoku shinkansen tracks make it a favourite with families and rail fans.
Highlights
- Around 40 historic full-size trains
- Shinkansen and SL driving simulators
- Giant HO-gauge model railway
- Rooftop deck watching shinkansen pass
- Ekiben-style food in a retired dining car
Tips
- Buy tickets online for a small discount
- Simulators cost extra and fill up: book on arrival or online
- New Shuttle to Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station, 1 min
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