🚂 Railway Museum Guide – A must-see for train fans and families!

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The Railway Museum in Saitama City is a popular facility where you can learn about the history and mechanics of Japanese railways. There's plenty to enjoy, from the impressive exhibits to driving simulators and activities for children! We've compiled tips on how to avoid crowds and have a comfortable time.

📍 Basic information
• Location: 3-47 Taisei-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
• Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
• Closed: Every Tuesday, New Year's holiday
• Admission fee:
• Adults: 1,330 yen
• Elementary, middle and high school students: 620 yen
• Infants (3 years and older): 310 yen

🚃 Access:
• 3 minutes by New Shuttle from JR "Omiya Station", directly connected to "Railway Museum Station"
• Parking available (1,200 yen/day, advance reservation required)

🔥 Tips and things to see

🔹 1. Enter right after opening to avoid crowds!
• It's best to arrive at the opening time of 10:00.
• It gets crowded with families and groups from the afternoon onwards.

🔹 2. Make sure to check out the sights!

🚂 Actual Train Station

• See over 40 real trains up close, from steam locomotives to Shinkansen trains!

• Don't miss the turntable rotation demonstration (several times a day). It's impressive!

🎮 Driving Simulator (8th photo)

• Experience what it's like to be a Shinkansen or conventional train driver.

• It's popular, so be sure to get a numbered ticket as soon as you enter!

🧒 Kids Plaza

• There are areas for small children to play, such as the "Mini Hayabusa" and "Plarail Corner."
• It gets crowded, so it's best to go early in the morning.

🕒 3. Recommended route

10:00: Opening → Get a ticket for the driving simulator immediately after entering
10:30: Take a leisurely look at the real trains → Watch the turntable rotation demonstration
12:00: Lunch at the in-house restaurant "Nihon Shokudo" → There are also nostalgic ekiben🍱
13:00: View the railway diorama → Adults will be fascinated by the realistic train model running!
14:00: Play at the Kids Plaza → It gets crowded in the afternoon, so it's recommended to go early
15:00: Buy souvenirs at the museum shop🚄

🍽️ In-house gourmet

• Ekiben shop: A wide selection of ekiben familiar to Tokyo Station!

• Nihon Shokudo: A restaurant reminiscent of train travel in the Showa era. We recommend the popular "Hachikuma Rice"🍛

🛤️ Summary

✅ Avoid the crowds by entering at the same time as the museum opens at 10:00!
✅ Secure your driving simulator ticket with top priority
✅ Don't miss the actual trains, dioramas, and turntables
✅ Enjoy the feeling of a train journey with an ekiben or Japanese restaurant for lunch

A great time for the whole family, not just train fans!