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Discover the technology and history of Japan's railways through exhibits featuring Shinkansen trains, superconducting maglev vehicles, and more.
The museum displays 39 full-size railway vehicles, ranging from conventional trains and Tokaido Shinkansen trains to superconducting maglev vehicles.
The first area visitors enter is the Symbolic Train Hall, where three vehicles that set world speed records in their day await: the Class C62 steam locomotive, the Class 955 experimental Shinkansen train (300X), and the MLX01-1 superconducting maglev vehicle.
The impressive Main Railway Hall brings together railway vehicles from different eras. Visitors can see them up close, touch them, and explore their interiors. One of the museum's highlights is its collection of Shinkansen trains from the Series 0 through the N700 Series, offering a look at the history of the Shinkansen through the actual vehicles. Exploring the interiors of historic railway vehicles, including the Class Hoji 6005 steam railcar, is also an enjoyable experience.
The meticulously designed train simulators are another highlight. The Shinkansen Train Driving Simulator: N700 lets visitors operate a full-size replica of an N700 Series driver's cab and experience driving between Tokyo and Nagoya. The scenery along the route, including Mount Fuji, is realistically recreated with computer graphics, creating an immersive experience. The Conventional Train Driving Simulator is also popular. Both driving experiences are available on a first-come, first-served basis and require an additional fee.
The enormous railway diorama recreating the scenery along the Tokaido Shinkansen route between Tokyo and Osaka is also worth seeing. It presents 24 hours of railway activity in approximately 20 minutes, with model trains moving through a variety of carefully staged scenes.
Another recommended stop is the Delica Station, which sells ekiben boxed meals also available at Nagoya Station. Visitors can eat their purchases inside the museum. It also sells the ice cream familiar to passengers from onboard Shinkansen sales.
A total of 39 full-size railway vehicles are on display
Three vehicles that set world speed records in their day
Shinkansen Train Driving Simulator: N700
One of Japan's largest railway dioramas is not to be missed
A wide variety of ekiben boxed meals and other items makes this a convenient lunch option
An N700 Series Shinkansen train displayed outdoors
Some reviews are AI-translated.
At first, I thought Nagoya's SCMaglev and Railway Park would mainly be about maglev trains, but after visiting, I discovered that it actually has quite a collection of trains and Shinkansen from different eras. You can even see the extremely popular Dr. Yellow.
You can get an up-close look at all kinds of trains, and you can even step inside some of the cars. Anyone who likes trains will probably have a great time here!
Besides displaying trains, the museum also covers the history of Japanese railway technology, from early trains to the Shinkansen and superconducting maglev trains, all in one place.
However, compared with the Kyoto Railway Museum, which I visited before, I felt that this museum was slightly smaller and its explanations were a little more basic. Still, it has plenty of character and is worth a visit.
It's also very easy to get to. Take the Aonami Line to Kinjofuto Station, and it's just a short walk from there. You can also visit other nearby attractions while you're in the area.
A must-visit spot for railway fans. The museum displays many trains from different eras, from old-school trains to the latest maglev technology, all of which you can see up close. There’s also plenty of information about railway history.
The park isn’t huge, but the exhibits are really engaging, and the admission price is reasonable. About 2 hours is plenty if you take your time. It’s a great place for families with kids.
It gives a detailed look at the history of Japanese railways, from the earliest steam locomotives to modern high-speed Shinkansen, and even the future maglev trains.
You can see everything here, from old steam locomotives to the latest maglev trains. There are also videos explaining the history of railways.
