This place lets you learn all about the Maglev train that goes over 500 km/h!
I took my kid and we explored at a relaxed pace—it took us about two hours to see everything.
There are scheduled demonstrations, ride experiences, and a small play area inside, so the kids were totally entertained the whole time and never got bored.
If you’re lucky, you might even catch the real Maglev train zooming by inside the facility. Pretty cool!
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Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center
This is the only prefectural museum in Japan where you can observe test runs of the Maglev train traveling at speeds of 500 km/h.
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This is a museum-type facility where visitors can observe a real Maglev traveling at speeds of 500 km/h. On days when test runs are conducted, you can see the Maglev train in action from each floor of the facility. The outdoor terrace on the second floor is a popular photo spot, because you can actually feel the gust of wind when the train goes by at 500 km/h instead of watching from behind the glass.
There are various displays, including the actual test train that set the world record for the fastest speed in 2003, and footage that showcases the powerful Maglev system from a large screen. Visitors can enjoy learning about the superconducting Maglev system by taking a magnetic levitation ride on the mini-Maglev train or trying out the other experimental equipment at the facility.
The facility also has a gift shop, where you can purchase original Maglev goods and other popular Yamanashi souvenirs. The original Maglev goods are exclusive to the facility, so be sure to get some when you visit.
Highlights
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Up-close views of the Maglev train traveling at speeds of 500 km/h
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Opportunities to watch, experience, and learn about the Maglev system
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Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center-exclusive Maglev goods for sale
* Test runs are not held every day, so please check the test run schedule on the Maglev Exhibition Center’s website.
Photos
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Maglev Train
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Maglev Train on a Test Run
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
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Displays are prepared with multilanguage explanations (English, Simplified Chinese, Korean)
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Yes, by re-presenting the admission ticket of the day.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Yes.
Reviews
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Adult tickets are JPY 420, kids pay half. There's a lot to see and do, so it's great value for money. They also have Chinese guides and some videos with subtitles, so you don't have to worry about not understanding.
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I learned a lot after visiting! 👍
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 山梨県立リニア見学センター
- Postal Code
- 402-0006
- Address
- 2381 Ogatayama, Tsuru City, Yamanashi
- Tel
- 0554-45-8121
- Closed
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Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday) (open both Monday and Tuesday if Tuesday is a national holiday), days following national holidays (with the exception of Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays), year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
*Check the facility’s online schedule before planning your visit - Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm (Last admissions at 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults 420 yen, high school students 310 yen, junior high school and elementary school students 200 yen
- Access
- Take the JR Chuo Main Line to “Otsuki Station”, then ride the bus bound for “Linear Kengaku Center”(i.e. Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center) for about 15 minutes to reach the facility.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)