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Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park

A museum for learning the history of the former Usui Line with watching real trains and special documents.

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The museum for learning about railways including the history of the former Usui Line, which had been active for 104 years from 1893 to1997, and experience of the Electric railway operation.

Express Service 189 series “Asama” actually operated from 1961 to 1962 is open to the visitors in “the Symbol Square”. The special exhibition regarding “the Toge-Goe railway” (the train service of passing the peak of Usui Touge) is displayed in the Railways museum on the 2nd floor. This museum is the only attractive facility in Japan where you can experience EF-style Electric railway operation if you receive a lecture.
The historical trains which used to be active on service in Japan were renovated and displayed In the View Square, and some trains are available to open to the visitors.

You will be satisfied with riding vehicles in the park. “The Abt-kun” goes around the park and “Torokko train line” is made of the downline from Yokokawa to Karuizawa. Have a try at them.

Highlights

  • The materials are enough to learn about the history of the opening of the service of the former Usui Line and the other special documents.
  • The historical trains which used to be active on service in Japan are displayed In the View square.
  • You will be satisfied with riding vehicles in the park such as The Abt-kun, mini-SL, and Torokko train.

Photos

  • Express Service 189 series “Asama” was operated on service until 1997, the time of just before being discontinued.

    Express Service 189 series “Asama” was operated on service until 1997, the time of just before being discontinued.

  • Drawings and historical models of locomotives are displayed in the Railways museum.

    Drawings and historical models of locomotives are displayed in the Railways museum.

  • Enjoy your lunch with viewing the trains on a beautiful day.

    Enjoy your lunch with viewing the trains on a beautiful day.

  • “The Abt-kun” goes around the park.

    “The Abt-kun” goes around the park.

  • The Torokko train line is made of the down line.

    The Torokko train line is made of the down line.

Reviews

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  • 施美寶

    文化村內展示很多古董火車,所賣個小紀念品也都很可愛,小孩很喜歡這個地方。

Details

Name in Japanese
碓氷峠鉄道文化むら
Postal Code
379-0301
Address
407-16 Matsuidamachiyokokawa, Annaka City, Gunma
Telephone
0744-42-6633 (Main number)
Holiday
Tuesday (If a national holiday falls on a Tuesday, the following day) December 29th -January 4th *No holiday in August.
Hours
9:00am-5:00pm. (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
November 1st-End of February 9:00am-4:30pm. (Admission allowed until 5:00pm)
Admission
Admission fee:
Junior high schooler and older 500 yen, Elementary schooler 300 yen, Younger than Elementary schooler Free (Required to be accompanied by parent)
The Aputo-kun ticket: Junior high schooler and older 400 yen, 4 years and older and elementary schooler 200 yen, 3 years and younger Free (Required to be accompanied by parent)
Torokko train (A round trip): Junior high schooler and older 900 yen, Elementary schooler 500 yen, 3 years and younger Free (Required to be accompanied by parent)
The other playsets: 100-300 yen
Directions
1) An about 4-minute walk from the Yokokawa Station on JR Shin-etsu Main Line.
2) An about 10-minute drive from Matsuida-myogi I.C. on the Jo-shin-etsu expressway.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)