The museum is built into the structural foundations of the Higashi-Mukojima Station elevated tracks.
Visitors can view the underside of passing trains through a glass window located in the floor of the museum.
The collection includes a restored 'Cat-ear' style streetcar that operated in the Tokyo suburbs during the early 20th century.
The museum houses a large-scale diorama representing the Tobu Railway network from the city center to Nikko.
Several exhibits allow visitors to operate actual pantographs and brakes used on vintage Tobu rolling stock.
The Tobu Museum is a specialized transportation museum located directly beneath the elevated tracks of the Tobu Skytree Line. It focuses exclusively on the history and technology of the Tobu Railway, which is one of the oldest private railway companies in Japan. The collection features several retired steam locomotives, including the iconic Class B1 5 steam engine, and various electric train cars that can be entered by visitors. Interactive exhibits include driving simulators that utilize real train control equipment. A distinctive glass-floored section allows visitors to stand directly beneath moving trains operating on the active elevated line above. The museum also maintains a significant collection of historical documents, signaling equipment, and mechanical parts related to railway infrastructure.
Inside the driver's cabin of the preserved steam locomotive.
Check the train schedule at the nearby station if you want to time your visit to see the frequent transit traffic from the museum's glass-floor viewing area.
Prioritize the driving simulators early, as they are popular with both children and enthusiasts.
The museum shop stocks exclusive Tobu-branded railway memorabilia not available at general retail stores.
Do not attempt to photograph staff members or other visitors without permission; avoid blocking the view of the driving simulators during peak periods.
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday) and during the year-end/new-year period.
