Poppo Train Museum

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Komatsu

Official opening: April 26, 2002

Website: https://city.komatsu.lg.jp/soshiki/poppokisya

GPS coordinates: 36.29656,136.53614

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24