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Botchan Train Museum
The Botchan Railway Museum is designed as a museum for everyone. It tells the story of the Iyotetsu Railway, which has been available to the citizens of Matsuyama since it was founded in 1887. The exhibitions are entertaining even if you are not a huge railway fan yourself.
A replica of the Iyotetsu No. 1 locomotive gives an insight into the scenery from the Meiji period. However, there are also individual railway sections and tracks from every era, a diorama of the old cityscape of Matsuyama and a selection of historical photos, so that the visitor can feel like on a journey through time.
Overview
Address
790-0012 Ehime, Matsuyama, Minatomachi, 4 Chome−4−1 (Map) (Directions)Hours
7:00 - 21:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
7:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
7:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
7:00 - 21:00
Thursday
7:00 - 21:00
Friday
7:00 - 21:00
Saturday
7:00 - 21:00
Sunday
7:00 - 21:00
Holidays
7:00 - 21:00
Phone Number
089-948-3290Website
General Amenities
- Non-smoking
Access
A 5-minute walk from Matsuyama City Station.
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