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Railway Museum 鉄道博物館

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Railway Museum today

  • What it is: JR East's big railway museum, with steam locomotives, Shinkansen cars, imperial carriages, a turntable and driving simulators. Opened 2007.
  • Getting there: From JR Omiya Station take the New Shuttle one stop to Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station, then a 1-minute walk.
  • Hours: 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Tuesdays and over New Year.
  • Admission: Advance (by the day before): adult ¥1,500, school students ¥500, preschoolers 3+ ¥200. On the day: ¥1,600 / ¥600 / ¥300.
  • Tip: Buy ahead online or at convenience stores: it saves ¥100 and the museum asks visitors to pre-buy for smoother entry.
Best timeGood any time of yearMostly indoor; any season. Weekends and school holidays are busiest.

Checked against: Information (official) · Access (official) · Railway Museum (Saitama) (Wikipedia). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Railway Museum on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.