Railway Museum (鉄道博物館)

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About this spot

Japan's largest-scale railway museum with dozens of real vehicles on display, from bullet trains to steam locomotives. Abundant hands-on experiences include turntable rotation demonstrations, driving simulators, and mini-train rides—train-loving children could spend half a day here without getting bored. The popular lunch train option lets you purchase and eat station bento boxes inside the cars.

Tips

Admission tickets require advance purchase with a time slot reservation. Popular hands-on experiences like mini-train rides use a lottery system, so apply through the lottery app immediately upon entry. Purchase station bento for lunch at the lunch train.

Best time to visit

Allow 3–4 hours. Secure admission tickets early on weekends.

Access & map

〒330-0852 Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Omiya Ward, Taisheicho 3-chome 47