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Modern Transportation Museum

3-11-10 Namiyoke, Minato-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 552-0001, Japan
+81 6-6581-5771
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Ranked #20 of 185 attractions in Osaka
Type: Speciality Museums, Museums
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

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 rooms that showcase different technolgy, transport and eras. The outdoor plaza with the real locomotives... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

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 displays. Highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

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.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

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.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2012

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 Loop to Betencho..station..

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

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.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

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

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I'll start off by telling you I'm a big fan of trains, planes, and automobiles, and I don't mean the movie. Anytime I see information regarding museums that tell about these things I'm on my way! When I visited Osaka this time, I discovered that this museum was right on the train line I take to visit my favorite Osaka... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013
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Otsu, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013
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