A museum for train geeks of all ages
Tobu Museum of Transport and Culture introduces the history and the present day of the Tobu Railway, which commenced services in 1899. It exhibits steam locomotives, wooden trains, express trains, buses and other vehicles, features an impressive railway diorama with running model trains, and more. Visitors can experience driving a train by using the simulators. The museum was founded in 1989, on the 90th anniversary of the Tobu Railway.
Opening hours: 10.00-16.30. Closed every Monday and 29 Dec-3 Jan.
Admission fees: Adults 200 yen (Transportation IC Card) or 210 yen (cash), children 100 yen.
Access: Higashi-Mukojima Station on the Tobu Skytree Line (right next to the station).
Photos: Junko Nagata © Japanbyweb.com
