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.

Q

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)

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

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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  • 游西文

    可以走到車庫裡近距離看火車,超有臨場感。

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 it is a national holiday, the next day is closed)
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)