The Railway Museum (Saitama)
鉄道博物館
The Railway Museum in Omiya, Saitama City, tells the story of Japan, a nation connected by rail. Visitors can see railroad cars from throughout Japan's history. There is a realistic steam train simulator and one of Japan's biggest train dioramas. Outside, there is an outdoor playground called Teppaku Hiroba.
Visitor information
- Getting there
The museum is next to Tetsudo Hakubutsukan Station, which connects to Omiya Station.
From Tokyo Station to Omiya Station takes about 30 minutes on the JR Takasaki or Utsunomiya lines.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The train diorama is about 23 meters wide and 10 meters long.
- Address: 3-47 Onari-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- You may bring your own food; eat only in designated areas such as the rooftop Panorama Deck, the South Wing rooftop Train Terrace benches or the 3F Shinkansen Lounge. Eating is not allowed in exhibition rooms.
- Allow about 2–3 hours for a visit; re-entry is possible if you tell the entrance counter when leaving.
- The museum app explains exhibits in several languages including English and Indonesian.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saitama and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Saitama
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:07
- Dhuhr11:27
- Asr14:20
- Maghrib16:42
- Isha18:09
Times are calculated for Saitama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Saitama.
Places to pray near The Railway Museum (Saitama)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near The Railway Museum (Saitama)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel, railway-museum.jp