What to know
The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is the railway museum of Central Japan Railways (JR Central). It aims to teach visitors about Japan's high-speed rail advancements and displays numerous actual trains, including historic steam locomotives, record-breaking experimental Shinkansen, and the latest maglev trains.
Dozens of retired train cars are on display. Many can be entered or viewed from underneath, accompanied by exhibits explaining train parts and their operation and maintenance. Another section focuses on maglev trains and JR Central's plans for a maglev link between Tokyo and Osaka. The second floor offers many learning experiences geared toward young children.
Popular attractions include train simulators: driving simulators for conventional and Shinkansen trains, and a train crew simulator where you experience a conductor's duties. Simulators cost an extra fee (100 or 500 yen).
The museum also features one of Japan's largest train dioramas with miniature trains running through detailed recreations of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo. Another collection displays historical artifacts from early Japanese railways. A free English audio guide provides detailed explanations of exhibits.
From Nagoya Station, take the Aonami Line to its terminal, Kinjofuto Station. The one-way trip takes about 25 minutes, costs 360 yen, and is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Trains run every 15 minutes. The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is a short walk from Kinjofuto Station, near Legoland.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 10:00 to 17:30 (entry until 17:00)
- Closed
- Tuesdays (or following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)
- Admission
- 1200 yen (~$7.68)
- English name
- SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
- Original name
- SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Verify details before visiting. Currency conversion is indicative and may vary over time.