The Railway Museum in Saitama

Last Updated on January 24, 2025

What to expect

The Railway Museum features 42 powerful rail vehicles across indoor and outdoor exhibits!

Experience the simulated operation of railway vehicles with a “mini driving train” and “simulator”!

Centering on hands-on exhibitions with the themes of “Rolling Stock”, “Science”, “Jobs”, “Future” and “History” the rich story of people and railways will be developed from a variety of perspectives.

Children can have fun too. There is a playground that induces learning while getting familiar with railways.

Various materials collected by the museum over the 100 years since the opening of the first railway museum are on display.

The “Railway Cultural Gallery” introduces the connection between Japanese railways and culture from a fresh perspective.

Japan’s largest railway diorama is also must-see.

Original goods can only be obtained at the railway museum shop, and you can also enjoy the food culture and station bento nurtured by Japanese railways.

Visitors can see both the Shinkansen and conventional trains running along the nearby main lines from the rooftop observatories of the main building and the south building.

Key information

• This is a 1-day ticket for admission on a specific date.
• Children aged 0-3 are admitted for free.
• Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
• Tickets are purchased via Klook. If you have any inquiries, please contact Klook customer support.