Aichi · Permanent cultural facility
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Trace high-speed rail through full-size Shinkansen and superconducting maglev vehicles in Nagoya’s port district. Simulators are separately paid, first-come activities.
What to see
- Full-size historic Shinkansen, conventional railway and superconducting maglev vehicles.
- Exhibits explaining railway speed, engineering and safety.
- Shinkansen driving, conventional-train driving and conductor simulators require paid same-day tickets.
Aonami Line Kinjo-futo Station → your visit
- Take the Aonami Line from Nagoya, about 24 minutes, then walk about 2 minutes from Kinjo-futo.
- There is no dedicated museum parking or parking discount.
Closures & important conditions
Normally closed Tuesdays; when Tuesday is a public holiday, open Tuesday and closed the following day. Closed December 28, 2026–January 1, 2027. January 5 and March 30, 2027 are also closed. February 23 opens for the holiday and February 24 closes. Check the official calendar for any changes.
- The railway diorama is scheduled to close November 5–December 7, 2026 for lighting work. This is not a whole-museum closure; the period may change with construction progress.
- Museum admission does not include or guarantee a simulator slot.
- For the Shinkansen-driving and conductor simulators, each person or group may buy only one ticket for either activity. On busy days, queue tickets may be distributed before opening.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-06 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
10:00–17:30; last admission 17:00.
Admission: adults ¥1,200; elementary through senior high students ¥500; preschool children aged 3+ ¥200. Date-specific online or same-day tickets. Simulators are sold separately on the day, first come first served.
- Address: 3-2-2 Kinjo-futo, Minato-ku, Nagoya.
- Shinkansen driving and conventional-train conductor activities cost ¥500 each for about 15 minutes; conventional-train driving costs ¥100 for about 10 minutes.
- Free smartphone audio in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese; bring headphones.
- Elevators, multipurpose toilets and wheelchair loans are listed. Ask about access to individual vehicles or simulators.
What still needs checking
- Visit-date simulator capacity, age-specific participation conditions and the change/refund terms of the ticket you buy.
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Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
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