Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum

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Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum, Railway museum in Niitsu, Akiha district of Niigata, Japan

The Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum displays numerous train engines, carriages, and railway equipment across two buildings in the Niitsu area.

The museum opened on October 14, 1983, in a former railway training institute that relocated to Niitsu after the 1964 Niigata earthquake.

The museum collection started with 2,000 items donated by former Japanese National Railways employees and local residents who valued railway heritage.

The museum operates from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult admission at 300 yen, and includes a free parking area for 100 vehicles.

Visitors can experience miniature train rides for 100 yen per person and explore preserved train cars, including Series 200 Shinkansen and C57 steam locomotive.

Location: Akiha-ku

Official opening: October 14, 1983

Website: https://ncnrm.com

GPS coordinates: 37.80172,139.14181

Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:10

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