The Railway Museum

This place is freaking amazing! It’s like stepping into train heaven. The life-size locomotives are jaw-dropping, the simulators make you feel like a real conductor, and the exhibits are super interactive (even for adults). The whole place is spotless, easy to navigate, and packed with history that somehow never feels boring. Don’t skip the rooftop where you can watch Shinkansen fly by—it’s surreal. If you’re in Tokyo and even slightly curious about trains, this museum is an absolute must-visit.

Amazing museum! Everything about Japanese trains from 19th century to the newest JR additions! From real trains to models to awesome history rooms with many accessories and authentic things from era. Tickets are also really affordable and they have a model train store here! It's one of the best museums not even in greater Tokyo area but in all of Japan!

Every train enthusiasts dream.. Lots about the history of trains and railway cars in Japan and how they evolved. In fact, there is probably too much information for just one day. The museum has: * various trains * a giant diorama (think model train set in a basement but x100) of the trains currently in Tokyo and how and when they operate * simulators (you can to practice driving trains) * a lunch car train for you to eat in * interactive activities, such as making your own train * a cafe/restaurant * souvenir shop * audio information available in English via the app * daily demonstrations of how they would change tracks. I am sure i am missing stuff as well but if you like trains or are with someone who likes trains. I would recommend this museum. It was easy to get to via the metro and you can buy tickets online or in person. Would recommend 2-4 hours based on level of interest.

We visited the museum on a Saturday in November 2024. For train enthusiasts, this place is incredibly exciting; however, we believe that even non-enthusiasts will be in awe of it as well. This place is amazing! There are several exhibitions stretching from the train station to the entrance of the museum. If I remember correctly, there are about four to five ticket machines outside. We paid in cash, and at that time, the ticket price was ¥1600 per adult. Surprisingly, there was no queue since we arrived around 11 am, and the morning crowd had mostly entered by then. The exhibition features a huge hall displaying various models and types of trains used throughout history. We walked around several times to appreciate each train on display. You can even enter some of the trains to experience what the cabin feels like inside. The different designs of the trains and their cabins can be appreciated by anyone, not just dedicated train enthusiasts. It's also a fun place for kids; the displays are not only grand but also quite engaging. The second floor of the exhibition houses a restaurant and presents a chronological timeline of the different types of trains, including those that are still in existence and those coming in the future, complete with detailed miniature models. In another building, there are several simulators where visitors can experience what it's like to be a train conductor. It's surprisingly realistic. Overall, I can confidently say that this museum is worth the visit. It offers not only a stunning perspective on design but also a deep appreciation for engineering and technology. Over the years, advancements in engineering and technology, combined with innovative design, have made significant contributions to the history of trains.

Oh my goodness where do I begin...Rail runs through my veins like blood so this place is pretty much heaven...all the displays are amazing and there's so many trains from so many different eras! And so many carriages that you can enter! The most amazing part was the multiple displays in which a full platform as been rebuilt...signs, maps, clocks and time-tables all on display on a platform in amazing condition, as if it's been lifted straight from their original era. Even if I've never had the feeling, I really could close my eyes and feel like I was standing there on a 1960s or 1970s rail platform...the experience is unbeatable. I would come back 1 million times if I could! I would never get tired of this amazing museum!!

I'm so glad I came here, I'm not even much of a train fan but driving the mini trains and the simulators put a very big smile on my face. A fantastic museum and experience that's well thought out and put together, absolutely worth the journey from central Tokyo! Food in the restaurant was a bit poor, very expensive and not tasty. Would be perfect with a better menu as the decor and atmosphere were great.

Myself, my husband and two friends visited the Railway Museum in May after I saw a couple of videos on Instagram. Honestly, this is a bit of a gem that's more than worth travelling too! I saw online that most people seem to only spend a couple of hours here. To be honest, if you really are into trains I'd dedicate the day. We spent the majority of the day here and loved every moment! You can go inside the majority of the trains/train cars which is really interesting as there are some very old trains exhibited. There are also interactive sections of the museum and at certain times of the day museum staff will talk about the coupling system on trains and demonstrate how it works. This is all in Japanese but they use visual aids so that you can get the gist pretty easily. The museum also boasts a steam locomotive on a turntable that at certain times will turn and toot the whistle! It doesn't sound impressive how I've written it here, but it really is if you see it in person! Be warned though, the trains whistle is very loud so if you are very sensitive to loud noises you might want to wear earplugs. The museum has two cafe's you can grab some lunch in. The food was really reasonably priced and you get it super fast. It was tastier than I expected given how quickly we got our food after ordering. I couldn't recommend going to this museum enough and it was a real highlight to our Tokyo trip this time around! The museum is so beautifully laid out and such a fun place to explore. Even if you are not super into trains I think you'd enjoy a trip here!

Really fun for adults and children alike! I saw lots of families with young children having fun exploring the museum and older children and teenagers definitely have more fun with special experiences like conductor of a train etc. even as adults we enjoyed the mini train driving experience and recommend everyone to try it! If you are buying advanced tickets, although it is more expensive, pre ordering the add-on options like the mini train driving experience might be more worth it. Otherwise the rest of it is via balloting through their apps.