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    Modern Transportation Museum - CLOSED

    3-11-10 Namiyoke, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0001, Osaka Prefecture
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    “Extremely interesting despite lack of English explanation”

    This not-so-small museum offers a nice range of real size trains, and models, posters, etc, as well... read more

    Reviewed March 1, 2014
    maperrin
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    rio de janeiro
    “Surprisingly Enjoyable Time”

    We were told that everything was in Japanese, but we opted to give it a try anyway. The exhibits... read more

    Reviewed August 12, 2013
    jprepp
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    Millville, New Jersey
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    Mar 1, 2014
    “Extremely interesting despite lack of English explanation”
    Aug 12, 2013
    “Surprisingly Enjoyable Time”
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    Reviewed March 1, 2014
    Extremely interesting despite lack of English explanation

    This not-so-small museum offers a nice range of real size trains, and models, posters, etc, as well as some cars and planes. The whole atmosphere is fascinating as well as the joy of the children. Don't miss the hourly show.

    Date of experience: March 2014
    Thank maperrin
    Reviewed August 12, 2013
    Surprisingly Enjoyable Time

    We were told that everything was in Japanese, but we opted to give it a try anyway. The exhibits were well done and quite interactive. We did have some trouble with the model train displays and it was a bit disappointing that we could not...More

    Date of experience: August 2013
    Thank jprepp
    Reviewed June 30, 2013
    Kids love it!

    If your kids love trains, they will definitely love this place, and enjoy all the interactive activities inside the museum. There are clear signs inside the Bentencho Station so that you will find the museum easily. The whole visit with a young kid who is...More

    Date of experience: June 2013
    1  Thank SammyW427
    Reviewed October 21, 2012
    A Fascinating museum with lots of Trains.

    The Modern Transportation Museum is located adjacent to the Bentencho station on the JR Osaka loop line . The Osaka municipal railway station is also located closeby. The museum has a great collection of Japanese trains both full size and in scale. The museum has...More

    Date of experience: September 2012
    1  Thank CSJAMES
    Reviewed October 7, 2012
    Nice Museum to spend an hour or two

    These places bring out my inner geek. I was travelling on my own but noticed that the children who attended seemed to really enjoy the place. Older teenagers may find it a bit boring. I enjoyed the effort that have gone into some of the...More

    Date of experience: September 2012
    1  Thank Wolfgang M
    Reviewed October 4, 2012
    Good experience

    It is a very good place to learn about the development of trains in Japan. Very good display of the trains. The model trains are captivating. Must see for kids.

    Date of experience: August 2012
    Thank nishdata
    Reviewed July 9, 2012
    interesting

    I thought this was interesting to see old trains and the new trains they are trialling ideas on. most of the displays do have english on the boards as well. its also right next to bentencho station.

    Date of experience: June 2012
    Thank 50opd2j
    Reviewed June 17, 2012
    Something to do on a Sunday afternoon

    I love trains and came here to see what the museum is about..alot of young couples with children so felt out of place..displays are nice but not alot of English if any to explain..also saw displays about planes and cars..to get here. take the Osaka...More

    Date of experience: June 2012
    Thank Marta E
    Reviewed May 1, 2012
    Just Ok

    It was average - not super fantastic but if you have nothing else to do, then this is a good way to spend a wet afternoon like we did. Kids did not complain and went round the whole place, playing and exploring.

    Date of experience: April 2012
    Thank onglsl
    Reviewed April 28, 2012
    a good layout and display

    a well preserved collection of mostly train related items including locomotives and rolling stock but loads of unsupervised small children running about everywhere.

    Date of experience: April 2012
    Thank CatmanLondon
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