Last update 1997/10/28

Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center

On the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line, starting from April 1997 a wide variety of testing is being performed, to last for about 3 years in an effort to commercialize a magnetically-levitated transport system using linear motorcars, toward the ultimate realization of the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen Line. In the course of 1997 the goal of a levitated run at 550 km/h may be attained.

The Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center is an establishment run by Yamanashi Prefecture to familiarize people with the Maglev system as the next-generation mode of vehicle transport. The Center offers visitors an opportunity to actually view Maglev test runs, introduces them to the working of Maglev in a simple manner, by means of various exhibits and models as well as interesting video presentations and brief lectures on the project of the Chuo Shinkansen Line.
For the time being, the experiments on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line are planned to take place on weekdays from Monday to Friday, but public viewing of the testing scene will be subject to the testing schedule. Prospective visitors are requested to call the Center Office for information on the test schedule.

- Guide to the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center -

Address	Ogatayama 2381, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Communication	Phone +81-554-45-8121 Fax +81-554-45-8122
Open	09:00乣17:00 hours (admission up to 16:30)
Closed	Every Monday, days following National Holidays; Year-end days and Year-beginning days
Admission	Free
Center building	Three-story, reinforced concrete; extended floor area 460.93 m²
Parking space	Free parking area available for private cars only (capacity for about 70 cars) When the free parking area is fully occupied, private cars must pay 100 yen for 3-hour parking. Large buses and microbuses must go straight to the pay-parking area (up to 3 hours, 2,000 yen for large bus and 1,000 yen for microbus).
Other facilities	Overlooking plaza (about 100 m away from the Center building, where an "open section" of the tunnels can be seen). Restroom for exclusive use by the physically handicapped visitors, elevators. Public telephones (one inside, one outside). Vending machines (drinks, etc.)
Traffic	Refer to the guide map for detailed instructions to train riders and automobile drivers.

Note : A large number of visitors come to the Center. They are requested to observe the following rules;

-- Please do not touch the exhibits by hand.

-- Please do not damage or soil the fixtures and furniture.

-- Please do not post advertisement papers or scrawl graffiti on the wall.

-- Please take home all trash.

-- Please follow instructions, if any, given occasionally by the Center staff.

To the guide to the interior

Guide map

To the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line