🚆【Heavy Snow & Railway Museum】Exploring Niitsu Railway Museum – Train Simulator, Sake, & Sushi!

🚆【Heavy Snow & Railway Museum】Exploring Niitsu Railway Museum – Train Simulator, Sake, & Sushi!

🚆【Snow & Rail Museum】Exploring Niitsu Railway Museum in Niigata! Train Simulators, Sake Tasting & Conveyor Belt Sushi! 【Part 2】
Join us as we take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Niitsu Railway Museum in Niigata, a must-visit spot for railway fans! Known as “The Railway Town of Niitsu”, this museum preserves legendary trains and offers rare hands-on experiences.

🎥 Missed Part 1? Watch it here! → https://youtu.be/DmFrv9k2Ni8
🚄 Part 1 Highlights: Snow-covered trains, SL locomotives, pantograph operation, and rare Shinkansen footage!

🚄 What’s Inside Niitsu Railway Museum?
This museum is home to historical trains, fascinating railway memorabilia, and interactive exhibits!

🔹 Legendary Trains on Display

200 Series Shinkansen 🚅 First-gen Tohoku & Joetsu Shinkansen
C57-19 Steam Locomotive 🚂 “The Lady” – A stunning SL locomotive
485 Series Limited Express 🔶 Once a premier express train
DD14 Diesel Locomotive 🚜 Used for snow removal in heavy winters
E4 Series “Max” Shinkansen 🚄 Japan’s famous double-decker bullet train
115 Series Commuter Train 🚃 Used in snowy regions
Shinkansen Inspection Car GA-100 👀 A rare train used for bullet train maintenance
🔹 Train Simulator Experience
We tried the train driving simulator—surprisingly, it featured Tokyo’s Chuo Line! It was surreal to “return” to Tokyo while in Niigata.

🔹 Hands-On Railway Exhibits

Operate a real pantograph! (Featured in Part 1)
View rare railway artifacts & historic signage
Explore the HO Gauge Diorama
❄️ Snowy Niitsu: A Railway Lover’s Dream
Niitsu is filled with railway-themed monuments, including:

🚉 Railway-themed post boxes
🚂 Giant train wheels & model displays
🏞️ Stunning snow-covered scenery
⛄ Warning: Heavy snow made it difficult to explore everything—we’ll be back for a revenge visit!

🍣 Beyond the Museum: Sake & Sushi in Niigata!
After the museum, we enjoyed:
🍶 Sake tasting at Niigata Station’s famous Ponshukan
♨️ Snow-viewing Onsen – Ultimate winter relaxation
🍣 Fresh local sushi at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant

🛤️ Bonus: Rare Snowy Shinkansen Footage!
On the way, we experienced Shinkansen running through snow-melting sprinklers—a rare sight in Japan! (Watch in Part 1)

📍 Niitsu Railway Museum – Visitor Guide
📌 Address: 2-5-6 Niitsu Higashimachi, Akiha-ku, Niigata, Japan
🚶 Access:

Walk: 30 min from Niitsu Station (great in clear weather)
🚌 Bus: Get off at “Niitsu Kogyo High School” stop (2 min walk)
🚖 Taxi: Best for snowy days
🚲 Bike Rental: Perfect in warmer months
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)
📅 Closed on: Tuesdays & New Year holidays
💴 Entry Fee: Adults: ¥300 / Students: ¥200 / Kids: ¥100

🔗 Official Site: https://www.ncnrm.com/

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🕰 Timeline
0:00 Opening
0:41 Recap of Part 1
0:57 Start of Part 2
5:00 Collection Exhibition
9:07 Train Simulator (Chuo Line)
16:47 Museum Walkthrough
17:33 Kids’ Space (Plarail)
18:55 HO Gauge Diorama
21:00 Outdoor Train Display
32:03 Museum Shop
33:51 Taxi to Sake Tasting
36:06 Sake Tasting Experience
42:20 Local Market Tour
43:11 Conveyor Belt Sushi
47:28 Bar Visit
48:42 Return Journey

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