Kyushu Railway History Museum

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Kyushu Railway History Museum

A memorial museum where you can enjoy and learn about the history of railways.

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Located in the Mojiko Retro District, this railroad museum is housed in a Meiji-era red brick building that was the former headquarters of Kyushu Railway Company.
The museum exhibits old rolling stock, uniforms of past station staff, and railroad equipment, and is fun not only for railroad fans but also for the whole family.

The main building introduces the history of railroads in Kyushu. A coach from the Meiji era has been restored, and puppets of passengers and conductors, as well as sound effects, provide a taste of the atmosphere of that era. The best activity is the driving simulator, which allows visitors to experience driving in the scenery of the actual route from JR Mojiko Station. Visitors can simulate driving in the driver's cab of a suburban train. The "Tsubame Corner" is also popular among railroad fans.

In the "Miniature Train Park," five mini trains currently in service on JR Kyushu lines, including "Tsubame," "Kamome," and "Sonic," run. Japan's first mini railroad allows visitors to experience driving on a full-scale track equipped with signals, etc. (Up to three persons can ride in each car at 300 yen per vehicle).

Highlights

  • Visitors can enjoy learning about the history of railroads in Kyushu.
  • There is also an extensive hands-on corner with driving simulations and miniature trains.
  • Visitors can see trains up close.
  • The exhibits are designed to satisfy both railroad fans and non-fans.

Photos

  • Central gate

    Central gate

  • Red brick architecture from the Meiji era

    Red brick architecture from the Meiji era

  • Permanent Exhibits in the Main Building

    Permanent Exhibits in the Main Building

  • Japan National Railway C59 1

    Japan National Railway C59 1

  • Japan National Railway KUHA 481 603 used as "Nichirin," "Kamome," and "Ariake" limited express trains

    Japan National Railway KUHA 481 603 used as "Nichirin," "Kamome," and "Ariake" limited express trains

Reviews

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  • Jacky Xu

    喜愛鐵道的鐵道迷可以來參觀看看。

  • 小優

    適合帶小朋友去,很多復古車輛台灣沒有沒什麼共鳴。

Details

Name in Japanese
九州鉄道記念館
Postal Code
801-0833
Address
2-3-29 Kiyotaki, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
Telephone
093-322-1006
Closed
The 2nd Wednesday of the month (except August, the 2nd Wednesday and Thursday in July, the following day if the day falls on a national holiday).
Hours
9:00am-5:00pm (Last admission is 30 minutes before closing)
Admission
300 yen for adults, 150 yen for children 4 years old to junior high school students, and younger
Directions
3 min. walk from JR Mojiko Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Website
Official Website (Japanese)