🗺️ Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center

The Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center is a museum where visitors can see a real maglev train operating at a speed of 500 kilometers per hour. On the days when the maglev train is being tested, you can witness the train in action from various floors of the facility. Especially from the outdoor observation terrace on the second floor, you can experience the rush of wind created by the train as it speeds by at 500 kilometers per hour without any glass barrier, making it a popular spot for photos. Additionally, the center showcases a test vehicle that set the world record for the highest speed in 2003 (at that time). You can also watch the train in action on a large screen, appreciating the impressive sight of the maglev train. There are experimental devices to understand the principles of superconducting maglev, and you can ride a mini maglev train that floats on magnetic fields, allowing for a fun and educational experience about maglev trains. The souvenir shop within the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center sells exclusive maglev train merchandise and local specialties from Yamanashi Prefecture. Notably, maglev-related products can only be purchased at the shop in the center, making them must-have souvenirs for visitors.

You can enjoy close-up views of the maglev train traveling at a speed of 500 kilometers per hour. You can visit, experience, and learn about the principles of maglev trains at the same time. There are maglev train-related products that can only be purchased at the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center.