The Hokkaido Railway Technical Museum (北海道鉄道技術館) is located in Naebo, east of Sapporo City, at the base of Hokkaido Railway. The museum showcases the history of Hokkaido’s railway through documents, photographs, and real trains. Situated close to the Sapporo Beer Museum/Sapporo Beer Garden and Ario Sapporo, it’s a great destination for railroad enthusiasts to spend a few hours exploring. While there are no descriptions in languages other than Japanese, visitors can still appreciate the exhibits without linguistic aids. Known as a sacred place for railway enthusiasts, often referred to as “Tesudo Otaku” (鉄道オタク), the museum also appeals to those who … Continue reading Hokkaido Railway Technical Museum near Ario Sapporo