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All railway museums to visit in Japan

Make a historic journey through railway history at 4 museums in Japan dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Japan:

  1. Hara Model Railway Museum1

    Hara Model Railway Museum

     Yokohama
    The Hara Model Railway Museum, located in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan, is a unique destination for model railway enthusiasts. The museum, which opened its doors to the public on 10 July 2012, offers a fascinating insight into the world of model railways.
     4.3
    Science & Technology Science
  3. SCMAGLEV and Railway Park2

    SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

     Nagoya
    The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is a railway museum situated in the Minato ward of Nagoya, Japan. This museum is a property of the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and offers a unique insight into the history and technology of Japan's railways.
     4.6
    Science & Technology ScienceHistory & Anthropology History
  4. Kyoto Railway Museum3

    Kyoto Railway Museum

     Kyoto
    The Kyoto Railway Museum, previously known as the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum until 2016, is a significant railway museum situated in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The museum, owned by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and operated by the Transportation Culture Promotion Foundation, was originally opened in 1972. It underwent a significant expansion and modernization in 2016, transforming it into the Kyoto Railway Museum we know today.
     4.5
    Science & Technology Science
  5. 4

    Hokkaido Railway Technology Museum

     Sapporo
    Take your family to this unique museum to see the history of railway in Japan. A must-visit for railway enthusiasts as well.
     4.4
    Science & Technology Science