Hara Museum of Railway Models

Overview

The Hara Museum of Railway Models exhibits a vast collection of railway models and related items created and collected by Shintaro Hara, a world-renowned railway model maker and collector. From childhood, Mr. Hara poured his passion into creating railway models, spending his life meticulously recreating railway vehicles from around the world. His collection spans the globe, encompassing Japanese, European, and American railway vehicles from the era of significant advancements, from steam to electric locomotives. The museum displays approximately 1,000 of the approximately 2,500 models in his collection. Prepare to be awestruck by the precision and scale of these models. Approximately 1,000 models, meticulously handcrafted or specially commissioned by Mr. Hara throughout his life, are incredibly realistic recreations of real railway vehicles, showcasing an astounding level of detail and technical skill. The museum also boasts "Ichiban Tetsu-mo Park Diorama," a approximately 310-square-meter indoor diorama in G scale—one of the largest in the world. This diorama, painstakingly created by Mr. Hara over many years, showcases a variety of landscapes and townscapes. You'll be captivated by the sounds of the model trains and the immersive, realistic diorama. The Hara Museum of Railway Models is perfect for railway model enthusiasts, those interested in railways, or simply anyone who appreciates beautiful models. We highly recommend a visit!