The Railway Museum

About

Drive your own mini train and explore tons of real locomotives.

Why go

• Experience Japan's railway history firsthand
• A must-visit for train lovers and families
• Drive your own mini train

Must try

• Drive a miniature train on a track
• Explore historic trains and rolling stock
• Try train simulators
• Turntable Demonstration
• Miniature driving train experience

Pro tips

• Download the museum app to ballot for experiences
• Reserve mini train in advance online
• Pay for reservations at 7-Eleven within 2 days
• Take the New Shuttle from Omiya to Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station
• Check the Turntable Demonstration schedule

Good to know

• Some exhibits close earlier, around 4 PM

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (17743 reviews)

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