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Yokohama Municipal Tramway Museum
Meet nostalgic streetcars. A time-travel experience unique to Yokohama.
This museum preserves materials related to the Yokohama Municipal Tramway, a streetcar system that once served as a major means of transportation for Kanagawa residents. Since opening in 1973, it has remained a favorite among railway fans for more than half a century.
The main “Vehicle Exhibition Corner” displays several tram cars with different car numbers in their original state. Step inside the retro cars with their abundant use of wood for a feeling of traveling back in time, or sit in the driver's seat for a commemorative photo.
Also not to be missed are the “History Exhibition Corner,” which clearly explains the history of Yokohama’s urban transportation, and the “Yoshimura Collection,” which displays valuable O gauge model trains collected by the late railway model enthusiast Sakae Yoshimura.
At the “Hama Diorama,” centered on a model diorama with trains and buses in motion, a remarkably realistic miniature world awaits down to the finest details. It visually expresses the role of subways and buses in citizens’ daily lives, making it hard to look away.
Highlights
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Preserves and exhibits materials related to the Yokohama Municipal Tramway that once operated in the city.
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The retro tram cars, with their abundant use of wood, remain just as they were and are perfect for commemorative photos.
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Don’t miss the valuable O gauge model train collection and the model diorama featuring trains and buses in motion.
Photos
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The “Vehicle Exhibition Corner,” where several tram cars line up in a row
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Inside a retro tram car with abundant use of wood. Its stately construction leaves a strong impression
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A diorama visually expressing the role of subways and buses
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Valuable O gauge model trains collected by a famous collector are also on display
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The history of Yokohama’s urban transportation is carefully explained with detailed materials
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Since opening in 1973, it has welcomed countless visitors
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes. (Free)
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 横浜市電保存館
- Postal Code
- 235-0012
- Address
- 3-1-53 Takigashira, Isogo-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 235-0012
- Phone
- 045-754-8505
- Closed on
- Wednesdays and Thursdays every week (open on national holidays, with no substitute closures), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29–January 3) *Open daily during the spring, summer, and winter school vacation periods of Yokohama City elementary schools
- Hours
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm (Last admission at 3:30 pm), Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and summer vacation: 9:30 am–5:00 pm (Last admission at 4:30 pm)
- Admission
- Adults (high school students and older): 300 yen, Ages 3 to junior high school students: 100 yen
- Access
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(1) 3-minute walk from the “Takigashira” municipal bus stop
(2) Just a short walk from the “Shiden Hozonkan-mae” municipal bus stop - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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