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Poppo Train Museum

Poppo Train Museum, Railway museum in Komatsu, Japan.

Description

The Poppo Train Museum is a railway museum in Komatsu that displays dozens of locomotives, wagons, and railcars in indoor halls and outdoor grounds. The collection includes steam engines, electric-powered trains, and passenger cars from different periods.

History

The museum was founded in 2002 to document and preserve Japan's railway development. Its collection shows how locomotives and train technology changed over many decades.

Culture

The museum reflects how trains shaped everyday travel in Japan and draws visitors of all ages interested in railway history. The exhibits show the role trains have played and continue to play in people's lives.

Practical

The museum lets visitors enter locomotive cabs and use simulators to understand how trains operate. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk and climb between many vehicles.

Did you know?

The museum houses a specialized library holding documents about regional railway development and technical innovations. This collection records lesser-known aspects of local transport history that go beyond the vehicles on display.

Location
Official opening
April 26, 2002
GPS coordinates
36.29656,136.53614
Latest update
December 14, 2025 12:24

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