Handa Railway Museum

The Handa Railway Museum is a collection of locomotives, carriages, and technical equipment spanning different periods of railway history. The exhibition traces how train transportation evolved across Japan from its earliest days to modern times.

The museum was founded in 1977 to document Japan's railway heritage and preserve artifacts from its transportation past. It records the story of trains from their introduction as a modern technology in the country.

The museum displays personal belongings and photographs of railway workers, showing how trains changed daily life across Japan and connected distant regions together.

The museum is within walking distance of Handa Station and easy to reach. Guided tours and educational programs are available for both individual visitors and organized groups.

The museum features operational models and technical simulations that demonstrate the engineering principles behind Japanese railway systems. Visitors can experience how these mechanical systems and safety features work through hands-on demonstrations.

Location: Handa

Official opening: November 3, 1977

Website: https://city.handa.lg.jp/shogai/bunka/gejutsu/shisetsu/tetsudoshiryokan.html

GPS coordinates: 34.89464,136.93108

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47