What other travelers are saying about Ome Railway Park, Tokyo
(Mainly) outdoor train museum of sorts. It is aimed at children. There are a few steam locomotives you can explore as well as lots of coin operated rides. There is a shinkansen engine too, but when we visited (February 2018) it was closed for a repaint.
The mini train that goes around a track is good fun. There are a couple of displays inside including a model town that has runs on the half hour. A staff member narrates the train show. At the end a Thomas train and Anpanman train also run around the track.
It is only 100 yen into the park, but each ride costs a 100 or 200 yen to operate. There is free parking, but it is not the space right in front of the museum, although cars park there it is actually a no parking area. The parking is just past the park at the foot of the cliff.
The park displays 11 historic railway vehicles including steam locomotives, electric trains, and diesel railcars from Japan's railway history. Notable exhibits include the ED16 1 electric locomotive from 1931 and the Class C11 steam locomotive. Visitors can board select trains, explore cabins, and view railway equipment such as signals and station fixtures. An indoor exhibition hall features railway memorabilia, historical photographs, and miniature train models.
Admission is 100 yen for adults and 50 yen for children, making it one of the most affordable attractions in the Tokyo area. This minimal entrance fee provides access to all exhibits and vehicles in the park.
Take the JR Ome Line from central Tokyo stations. The nearest station is Ome Station, located approximately 10 minutes on foot from the park. From Shinjuku Station, the journey takes roughly 70 to 90 minutes including transfers. The park also offers free parking for visitors traveling by car, though spaces are limited during weekends and holidays.
Yes, the park is very family-friendly with a compact layout that makes it easy to navigate with children. Kids can climb into select train cabins, explore vintage locomotives up close, and interact with the exhibits. The affordable admission price and hands-on nature of the displays make it particularly appealing for families and young railway enthusiasts.
The park was established in 1962 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) to preserve historic railway vehicles as Japan's railway network rapidly modernized. It is one of Japan's oldest railway museums and serves as an important repository of the country's railway heritage, documenting the evolution of train technology from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.
This is a great place to take the kids for a day out. Adults and older kids are 100¥ each little ones are free. They regularly do little shows with the electric trains and there are big retired trains outside that the kids can climb on. This is a great place for the price.
We came from a very place just to see this museum. We check their website and google and placed supposed to be open. It seems to be closed without any prediction of opening. Very irresponsible wasting people’s time like that
The place and the ambiance is really nice. It was hot that time when we went there. But because it was surrounded by trees the weather was just right. Not too hot. You'll need to bring lots of ¥100 for the kids ride. Small but kids will enjoy. Bringing car is okay they provide parking lot at front and near the park.
