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Nansatsu Railway Museum, Railway museum at Kaseda Station, Minamisatsuma, Japan.

The Nansatsu Railway Museum is located at Kaseda Station and displays an extensive collection of locomotives, passenger cars, and freight vehicles from different eras. The exhibits illustrate the technical evolution of Japanese railways from their early days to the present.

The museum was founded in 1994 to preserve the heritage of Japanese rail transport. The collection documents how railway technology evolved and transformed over many decades.

The museum shows how railways shaped Japanese society and their role in daily life across the country. Visitors can observe how different trains were designed for specific purposes and understand why rail transport holds deep meaning for the nation.

The museum is easily accessible directly from Kaseda Station and offers good facilities for visitors. Plan at least 2 hours to explore all the exhibits and interactive areas at a comfortable pace.

The museum features simulators where visitors can operate steam locomotives and modern high-speed trains themselves. This rare opportunity lets people experience what it is like to be a train driver and understand how demanding the job truly is.

Location: Minamisatsuma

Official opening: 1994

GPS coordinates: 31.42065,130.32003

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08

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