SCMAGLEV and Railway Park Guide: Tickets, Hours and Simulators
Last checked: October 11, 2026, against the official SCMAGLEV and Railway Park website. Prices, hours and closing days can change, so please confirm on the official website before you go. This site is independent and is not affiliated with the museum or JR Central. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is a railway museum run by JR Central, in Kinjofuto, on the waterfront in Nagoya. It is one of the easier day trips from Nagoya Station, and it is at the same station as LEGOLAND Japan, so the two combine well. This guide covers what the tickets cost, when it is open, and how the paid simulators work.
Key takeaways
- Open 10:00 to 17:30 (last admission 30 minutes before closing).
- Closed on Tuesdays and from December 28 to January 1.
- Adults 1,200 yen, school children 500 yen, children aged 3 and over 200 yen.
- The Shinkansen driving simulator costs 500 yen for 15 minutes and is sold at the Information Booth.
- Aonami Line from Nagoya Station to Kinjofuto Station takes about 24 minutes, then about 2 minutes on foot.
Hours and closing days
- Open: 10:00 to 17:30. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed: Tuesdays. If a national holiday falls on a Tuesday, the museum opens that day and closes the following day.
- Year-end and New Year: closed from December 28 to January 1.
- The calendar can change. The official site links calendars for April 2025 to March 2027, so check your date there.
Admission fees
| Ticket | Individual | Group (20 or more) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1,200 yen | 1,000 yen |
| School child | 500 yen | 400 yen |
| Child (age 3 and over) | 200 yen | 100 yen |
- Visitors with physical disabilities pay 500 yen (adult) or 200 yen (school child). One accompanying guest enters at the same fee.
- Groups of 20 or more need a reservation. Booking opens on the first day of the month, six months before the visit.
Simulators
The simulators are a separate purchase, and you need a valid admission ticket for the same day.
| Simulator | Price | Where to buy | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinkansen driving simulator | 500 yen for 15 minutes | Information Booth | 10:15 to 17:30 |
| Conventional train simulators | 100 yen for 10 minutes | Ticket vending machine | 10:00 to 17:30 |
A few rules from the official site:
- Simulator tickets are first come, first served, and you cannot choose your time.
- Numbered tickets may be issued when it is busy.
- Each visitor gets one simulator experience.
If the simulator is the main reason you are going, go early in the day and buy the ticket first.
How to get there
1. Take the Aonami Line from Nagoya Station to Kinjofuto Station. The official page says the ride takes about 24 minutes. 2. The museum is about a 2-minute walk from Kinjofuto Station.
The address is 3-2-2 Kinjofuto, Minato-ku, Nagoya. The fare is not listed on the official page, so check your navigation app on the day.
Combine it with LEGOLAND Japan
LEGOLAND Japan is at the same Kinjofuto Station. If you are traveling with children, LEGOLAND Japan can fill a whole day, so choose one or visit them on separate days. See our LEGOLAND Japan ticket guide and how to get there from Nagoya Station.
If you prefer a guided tour
Map
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get there from Nagoya Station? About 24 minutes on the Aonami Line, then about 2 minutes on foot, according to the official site.
Which day is it closed? Tuesdays, and from December 28 to January 1.
How much are the simulators? The Shinkansen driving simulator is 500 yen for 15 minutes. The conventional train simulators are 100 yen for 10 minutes.
Can I choose the time for the simulator? No. Simulator tickets are first come, first served and the time cannot be chosen.
Do I need to reserve? Individual visitors do not need a reservation according to the official page. Groups of 20 or more do.