The museum is built directly over the tracks of the former Takigashira depot.
The collection includes the 'Model 500', a type of tram that was originally imported from London in the early 1900s.
The site features a massive N-gauge model train layout that replicates historical Yokohama scenes.
The Yokohama city tram system was completely dismantled in 1972 to prioritize road traffic for automobiles.
Visitors can operate a simulator that uses footage from actual routes the trams once traveled.
The Yokohama Tram Museum preserves the history of the city's municipal tramway system, which operated from 1904 until its full decommissioning in 1972. It is situated on the original site of the Takigashira Depot, which once served as a primary maintenance and housing facility for the fleet. The museum houses several restored vintage tram cars, including wooden-bodied models from the early 20th century. Interactive exhibits include a large-scale model railway diorama depicting Yokohama’s urban landscape during the tram era. Visitors can walk through preserved vehicle interiors to view original seating and operator controls. The facility documents the technological evolution of the network, from early horse-drawn origins to the final electric streetcars. Detailed archives display historical tickets, conductor uniforms, and signage used across the Yokohama network.
The interior of the oldest wooden-bodied tram car on display, which offers an authentic period aesthetic.
Check the model train diorama schedule upon arrival as live demonstrations happen at specific intervals.
Visit the 'Archives' corner to see historical maps showing how the city layout changed alongside the tram expansion.
Utilize the vintage tram cars for photography, as they are kept in well-lit, display-ready condition.
Do not expect a large souvenir shop; the museum focus is strictly on historical documentation and preservation.
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday).
Refrain from touching the sensitive historical upholstery inside the vintage carriages.
