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What is the address?
2-3-29 Kiyotaki, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
How do I get there?
About 3 minutes' walk from JR Mojiko Station.
What are the opening hours?
9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
When is it closed?
Every Wednesday (the following day if that Wednesday is a public holiday).
How much is admission?
Adults 300 yen, junior and senior high school students 150 yen, elementary school students 100 yen, under 4 free.
Is there parking?
Parking is not available.
Where is the Kyushu Railway History Museum?
It is at 2-3-29 Kiyotaki, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in the heart of the Mojiko Retro district, very conveniently about 3 minutes' walk from JR Mojiko Station.
How much is admission?
Adults 300 yen, junior and senior high school students 150 yen, elementary school students 100 yen, and free for under-4s. Older residents of Kitakyushu City holding a senior facility card receive 20 per cent off (240 yen), and Kitakyushu residents with a disability certificate enter free.
What are the opening hours and closed days?
Open 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30). Closed every Wednesday, or the following day when that Wednesday is a public holiday. Upcoming closed days can also be checked on the official website.
What is on display?
The main building has a recreated Meiji-era passenger carriage, a panoramic model letting you simulate a rail journey through Kyushu, a driving simulator, and railway heritage such as station staff uniforms through the years, headboards and tickets. In the outdoor vehicle display you can see real retired steam locomotives and limited express trains at close range.
What is the mini railway park?
In the outdoor mini railway park you can ride mini trains modelled on Shinkansen and limited express trains, which run on a track with signals using a realistic control system. It is very popular with children.
Can I combine a visit with other sights in the Mojiko Retro district?
The museum is 3 minutes' walk from JR Mojiko Station, in the heart of the Mojiko Retro district. You can spend half a day to a full day taking in the Kanmon Strait Museum, the Mojiko Retro Observation Room and the former Moji Mitsui Club as well.
Is there parking?
The museum has no car park of its own. Please use the Mojiko Retro car park or the Kanmon Strait Museum car park, both about 10 minutes' walk away.
Does the building itself have historical value?
Yes. The main building is the former head office of the Kyushu Railway, built in 1891 and known as the red brick building. It was recognised as modern industrial heritage in 2007 and registered as a national tangible cultural property in 2014.
Are there hands-on attractions?
The driving simulator lets you try driving a train while watching real footage, and the mini railway park lets you ride the mini trains. A quiz rally worksheet is also handed out on admission.
How long should I allow?
About an hour for a quick look round, or about two hours to enjoy the simulator, the outdoor vehicle display and the mini railway park properly. Railway enthusiasts in particular find it very rewarding.