Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Railway heritage museum in Annaka, Japan.
The Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is a museum in Annaka with locomotives and historic railroad equipment on display. The space is split between outdoor zones showing different trains and vehicles, and indoor galleries containing documents and objects.
The railway line over Usui Pass opened in 1893 and served the region for over a century. It was shut down in 1997 when the Shinkansen high-speed train made the old mountain route unnecessary.
The place shows how railways shaped regional connection and daily life for people in the area. The exhibits tell the story of this route's importance for moving goods and passengers through mountainous terrain.
The park is located near Yokokawa Station and is open daily. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since there is plenty to explore and the walk covers both indoor and outdoor areas.
The museum preserves the 189 series Asama express trains, legendary trains that once ran along the mountain route. These vehicles showcase the advanced engineering of Japan's railway construction from that era.
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