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Tsuyama Railroad Educational Museum

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Tsuyama Railroad Educational Museum

A rail museum and showcase of nostalgic train cars, rail exhibits and more.

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A railway museum exhibiting historical railway artifacts out in the Otani, Tsuyama City area of northern Okayama Prefecture.

Many museum fans come here for the former Tsuyama Roundhouse, Japan’s second-largest surviving locomotive roundhouse, along with a variety of preserved railway cars and related exhibits.

The museum features several dedicated exhibits:
Ayumi Room: Highlights Okayama’s railway history, tracing the journey of Japanese railways from their inception to the present day, accompanied by historical events and milestones.
Mechanism Room: Demonstrates the technology and innovation behind ensuring safe, comfortable, and precise railway operations through interactive displays.
Townscape Room: Showcases a detailed diorama reproducing the former Tsuyama Roundhouse and surrounding townscape, complete with operating model trains.

The former Tsuyama Roundhouse itself houses 13 historic vehicles, including the Kiha 33 diesel railcar, and a functioning turntable that was used to reverse train directions—making it a must-see destination for train and locomotive enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • A railway museum located in Otani, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture.
  • Features diverse railway exhibits, centered around the former Tsuyama Roundhouse and its collection of preserved railway cars.
  • Displays a total of 13 vehicles, including the Kiha 33 diesel railcar, along with a turntable used historically to rotate trains.
  • Offers railway-related merchandise, souvenirs, and regularly hosts special exhibitions and events.

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  • Established to preserve and pass down Tsuyama’s valuable railway heritage.

    Established to preserve and pass down Tsuyama’s valuable railway heritage.

  • Home to numerous fascinating exhibits sure to delight railway enthusiasts.

    Home to numerous fascinating exhibits sure to delight railway enthusiasts.

  • Diorama showcasing Tsuyama’s cityscape and the Inbi Line railway.

    Diorama showcasing Tsuyama’s cityscape and the Inbi Line railway.

  • Lighting and narration vividly illustrate changes in the cityscape throughout a day.

    Lighting and narration vividly illustrate changes in the cityscape throughout a day.

  • Features a turntable originally installed in 1930.

    Features a turntable originally installed in 1930.

  • Manabi Room (Learning Room)

    Manabi Room (Learning Room)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese are available (flyers)

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Yes, it is.

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Yes, same-day re-entry is possible upon presentation of your dated admission ticket. (Re-entry is not allowed during nighttime events.)

Reviews

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  • 王小鈞
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    If you come to Tsuyama, Okayama, and love trains, you really shouldn’t miss this place! The Tsuyama Railroad Educational Museum is a railway-themed museum that houses and displays many vintage railway vehicles. The outdoor roundhouse is especially impressive, with rows of diesel railcars and diesel locomotives. Just standing beside them makes you want to keep taking pictures.

    I originally thought I would just take a quick look, but I ended up staying for 90 minutes and still felt like I hadn’t taken enough pictures! Each vehicle comes from a different era and has its own story. The vintage train bodies, railway equipment, and atmosphere of the entire roundhouse really make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. In addition to the outdoor exhibits, there are railway-related displays indoors where you can learn more about the history and development of Tsuyama’s railways.

    The most interesting thing is that this isn’t just a static exhibit. During your visit, you can also see trains that are still in service enter the adjacent area, stop, and even prepare to depart. Watching the trains move slowly suddenly brings the whole railway museum to life.

    Rail fans will have a hard time leaving this place. Even if you’re not a rail fan, I highly recommend coming to experience the nostalgic charm of Japan’s old railways.

  • 游西文
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    You can actually walk into the train shed and see the trains up close. It feels super immersive!

Details

Name in Japanese
津山まなびの鉄道館
Postal Code
708-0882
Address
Otani, Tsuyama City, Okayama
Telephone
0868-35-3343
Closed
Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day),
December 29 to December 31
Business Hours
9:00am - 4:00pm(Last admission: 30 minutes before closing)
*Closing time may vary depending on the season
Admission
Adults(High school students and older)310yen, Elementary and junior high school students 100yen, Free for toddler(under elementary school age)
Access
About 10 minutes walk from JR Tsuyama Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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