Tokyo Railway Museum

The Railway Museum    

www.railway-museum.jp
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(744) · Museum in Saitama City Omiya Ward, Japan
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The Railway Museum is a railway museum in Saitama, Saitama, Japan, which opened on 14 October 2007. It was built and is operated by the East Japan …

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Mar 25, 2025
Linking the nation together with trains is a historical symbol of the industrial revolution in many countries around the world. This is true for Japan as well, and what better way to see its full his…Full review by Official S
Sep 22, 2024
This place is amazing for all railfans. This is the museum focused on JR East trains. The best suggestion is to good outside of normal holiday schedules for Japanese students to avoid the crowds. Buy…Full review by baseballfreak
Aug 8, 2024
go for the simulator in the other building. great stuff there. my son could have spent the whole day there easily Amazing place to spend half a day when i spent more time than i initially planned to.…Full review by David T
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Established:14 October 2007
Located:Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Type:Railway museum

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Hello, I was wondering if there was a way to reserve train simulator tickets online. [Not in Japanese]
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I don't think there is. The web site says that these things are on a first come, first served basis, which accords with my visit where there was one almighty race for the ticket booths …
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I don't think there is. The web site says that these things are on a first come, first served basis, which accords with my visit where there was one almighty race for the ticket booths the minute the museum opened,
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Hi, How exactly do I get there from Shibuya station?
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Take the Saikyo line to Omiya, then exit and take the New Shuttle (private railway) (if you don't see the sign ask at information desk) and it is 1 stop. There should be signs …
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Take the Saikyo line to Omiya, then exit and take the New Shuttle (private railway) (if you don't see the sign ask at information desk) and it is 1 stop. There should be signs to the Railway museum.
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Answer by Mark S · Jun 21, 2016
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