Omiya Tourist Information
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Facilities Related to The Railway Town Omiya
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The Railway Museum
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JR East Omiya General Rolling Stock Center
(formerly Omiya Factory) - 3
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine
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Saitama City Museum
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Yamamaru Park (Steam locomotive and monument to Sukeshichi Shirai)
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200 series Shinkansen wheel
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Kanezuka Park (portrait of Sukeshichi Shirai)
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Koshin Shrine
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Omiya Marshalling Yard Relief Monument
Recommended Railway Viewing Spots
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New Shuttle
(Omiya ⇔ Railway Museum) - 2
New Shuttle
(curve around JACK Omiya) - 3
Taiei Bridge
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Omiya Hokosugi Bridge
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Saitama-Shintoshin Station East-West Passageway
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Top 3 sightseeing spots Ōmiya Station railway enthusiasts know about
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1st place: "Railway Museum"
There are plenty of actual vehicle exhibits and a variety of experience programs.
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2nd place: "Omiya Marshalling Yard"
It serves as a branch point for freight train operations.
In spring, the "Omiya Misao Cherry Blossoms," which were planted about 40 years ago, bloom beautifully. -
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3rd place: JR EAST General Rolling Stock Center
Inspects and repairs railway vehicles.
The first steam locomotive manufactured at the Omiya Factory, D51 187, is on display in front of the vehicle center. -
Other recommended spots
"Higashi-Omiya Yard" 13 minutes walk from JR Higashi-Ōmiya Station
Train depot!
"Daieibashi" 5 minutes walk from JR Ōmiya Station
You can see the Shinkansen, New Shuttle, various trains, and the rolling stock center!
