Railway Museum

The railway museum focuses on interactive learning and is divided into two zones: the history zone and the learning zone. The history zone covers the history of railway technology through the use of trains from the past, while the learning zone offers hands-on understanding of the principles and mechanisms of railway through actual parts and models. The tour of the museum takes around two hours, with additional time for interactive exhibits. The museum also has a library room, the "Teppaku Reading Room," which opened in 2012 in the remodeled North Wing of the museum.

Advance reservation is mandatory. Tickets cannot be obtained at the museum and must be purchased at Seven-Eleven, Lawson, or Ministop convenience stores.

Driving Simulators

The museum offers driving simulators that give visitors the opportunity to experience driving a D51 steam locomotive, a Shinkansen train, and trains on the Tokaido, Keihin Tohoku, and Yamanote lines. Reservations for the simulators, which cost 500 yen, can be made at terminals located in the museum. The D51 simulator is suitable for those in junior high school and older, while the other simulators are available for elementary school students as well.