Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki is offering a special stay plan that includes admission to the Usuitoge Railway Culture Village and a ride on the EF63 locomotive simulator. This package goes on sale online starting July 1, 2026.
This unique experience is perfect for visitors interested in Japan’s railway history and technology. Located in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, the plan combines a comfortable hotel stay with hands-on railway fun, making it a great choice for travelers seeking a memorable and educational trip. The plan is available for a limited time, so booking early is recommended.
About the Stay Plan
The “Usuitoge Railway Culture Village Admission and EF63 Simulator Experience Stay Plan” includes a stay at Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki with the option of room-only or adding breakfast for an extra charge. Guests receive admission tickets to the Usuitoge Railway Culture Village, where they can explore railway exhibits and ride a trolley train along the former Shinetsu Main Line. The highlight is a 10-minute session on the EF63 electric locomotive simulator, which uses the actual driver’s cab of the EF63 18 locomotive that once operated on the steep Usuitoge pass.
The simulator offers a realistic experience with computer graphics recreating the historic route and controls including the master controller, brake valve, and instruments. Staff provide a special operation explanation to help guests enjoy the simulator fully. The experience is challenging even for adults, so children are encouraged to participate with an adult acting as the driver.
Highlights
- Stay at Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki with room-only or breakfast options (breakfast available for an additional ¥2,200)
- Admission ticket to Usuitoge Railway Culture Village
- One EF63 simulator experience session with staff guidance (about 10 minutes)
- Booking opens July 1, 2026, with reservations accepted until one day before the stay
- Breakfast buffet featuring local Gunma ingredients served at the hotel’s Brasserie Laurier restaurant from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Stay Plan Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Usuitoge Railway Culture Village Admission and EF63 Simulator Experience Stay Plan |
| Menu / items | Hotel stay (room-only or with breakfast), Usuitoge Railway Culture Village admission, EF63 simulator experience |
| Location | Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture |
| Address | 222 Yashima-cho, Takasaki, Gunma |
| Period | From July 1, 2026 (Wed), reservations accepted until one day before stay |
| Release date | July 1, 2026 |
| Price | ¥12,800 (tax included) for stay with admission and simulator; breakfast add-on ¥2,200 (tax included) |
