Question 1

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

2-3-29 Kiyotaki, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Question 2

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 3 minutes' walk from JR Mojiko Station.

Question 3

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)

Question 4

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Every Wednesday (the following day if that Wednesday is a public holiday).

Question 5

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 300 yen, junior and senior high school students 150 yen, elementary school students 100 yen, under 4 free.

Question 6

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is not available.

Question 7

Where is the Kyushu Railway History Museum?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is on display?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What is the mini railway park?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Can I combine a visit with other sights in the Mojiko Retro district?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Does the building itself have historical value?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Are there hands-on attractions?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How long should I allow?

Accepted Answer

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.

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