The subway ride took almost an hour and a half. For the last couple of stops, the train went above ground, which really disappointed my husband and excited my son. My husband was disappointed because he thought we should arrive at the subway museum via a subway, not an above ground train. My son, however, was excited because he's a bit tired of subways and gets excited any time we ride "above ground."
Since the arrival of Japan's first subway in 1927, the country has heavily relied on this important mode of transportation. It has helped to build Tokyo into the city it is today. I can't imagine all the traffic that goes darting around the city every day above ground.
Upon arrival, we bought our tickets at a machine that printed out our "subway" tickets. Then we passed through the gate to enter the "station." It was a very fun way to start our time at the museum.
Right away we were greeted by replicas of important trains. I immediately noticed several of the signs (not all) were translated into English. There were also audio options that read the signs in both Japanese and English. Since my Japanese is so remedial, it is such a sigh of relief that I can learn at the museum along with my family and my husband doesn't have to spend the whole time translating in order to include me.
My son was so excited to follow along the fun track throughout the museum. As soon as he realized what it was, he got his arms going and added sound effects, transforming himself into a train.
As we wove our way through the exhibits, we learned so much. I was so interested to learn about the safety protocols set in place for earthquakes, fires, floods, and more. My husband was excited to learn why the train he takes on a daily basis is smaller than other trains. Taking the simulator for a spin was the highlight for our son.
I was so impressed with this museum. It was so informative, interactive, and creative.
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