Saitama & central area · Culture
The Railway Museum
A hands-on journey through Japan’s railway story.
Explore real railway carriages, from imperial trains to the original 0-series Shinkansen. A working turntable, detailed railway diorama, driving simulators and miniature trains make this an absorbing museum for children and adults alike.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- 1 min on foot from Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station (New Shuttle)
- From Tokyo Station
- About 50–70 minTokyo → Omiya (JR Ueno-Tokyo Line) → Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan (New Shuttle) → 1-minute walk
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- Opening hours
- 10:00–17:00; last entry 16:30. Usually closed Tuesdays and over New Year; check the official calendar for holiday and school-vacation exceptions.
- Admission
- Adult same-day admission ¥1,600; advance tickets bought by the previous day ¥1,500. Some driving experiences cost extra.
- Time to enjoy
- 3–4 hours
- Best time
- Year-round; mostly indoors, good for rainy days
Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
Reference photo and illustration
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Railway Museum 20090215.jpg — Toshinori baba · CC BY-SA 3.0
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