Transport landmark
Old Shimbashi Station
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 10:00–17:00
- Wed
- 10:00–17:00
- Thu
- 10:00–17:00
- Fri
- 10:00–17:00
- Sat
- 10:00–17:00
- Sun
- 10:00–17:00
- Hours
- Last admission is 15 minutes before closing. Additional closures may occur from December 29 to January 3, during exhibition changes, and for inspections; if Monday is a public holiday, it is open and the following Tuesday is closed.
- Price
- Admission is free. Groups of 15 or more should contact the museum in advance.
- How to visit
- The main entrance has stairs; contact the exhibition hall in advance to use the accessible ramp at another entrance. Ramp access is unavailable from 12:00 to 14:00.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- About 30 min
Why it is worth the detour
Japan's first railway terminus opened here in 1872, burned after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, and disappeared beneath the vast Shiodome freight terminal. Redevelopment uncovered its foundations in 1991; the reconstructed station now stands above protected remains that can be viewed through a glass floor.
Old Shimbashi Station is a reconstructed historical site marking Japan's first railway terminus. Visitors can view the protected remains of the original station through a glass floor, offering a glimpse into the country's transportation history.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
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Hibiya Park
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Tsukiji Outer Market
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Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.