Featuring an authentic railroad diorama Guest Rooms
The “Railway Room: Kuha-ne 1304” is the first hotel room in Tokyo to feature a full-scale railway diorama.
In addition to the railway diorama, Guest Roomsthe window offers a view of the tracks between Akihabara and Kanda, allowing guests to fully enjoy the feeling of a train journey while relaxing in bed.
The room also features a cabinet displaying a miniature model railway diorama, making it a special themed room that rail fans—and general guests alike—can enjoy.
*Note: “Kuha-ne” is a rolling stock classification code used by the former Japanese National Railways (JR) and some private railways, where “Ku” stands for “car with a driver’s cab,” “Ha” for “passenger car,” and “Ne” for “sleeper car.” It refers to a space where you can enjoy operating model trains and also stay overnight:
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Diorama Installation by the Ultimate Team
September 2026 Diorama Renewal
This is the first time in Japan that a hotel has installed a diorama created by the unbeatable team of “Bar Ginza Panorama” and “DIDIF Co., Ltd.”!
The diorama, which has been a favorite since the hotel’s opening in September 2026, has undergone a complete renovation and evolved into a landscape that captures the true essence of Tokyo.
Covering an area of approximately 4 square meters! With a total track length of about 30 meters! Capable of operating four train lines simultaneously!
Akihabara Washington Hotel It features an intricate recreation of the Akihabara cityscape—centered around these locations—along with Tokyo’s two iconic towers.
*Bar Ginza Panorama
Since its establishment in Ginza in 2005 as a bar where model trains run, it has been supported by many railroad fans and has become a favorite of many fans.
Currently, there are branches in Shinjuku, Shibuya, Otsu, and Tianjin, China.
A group of professionals in the production of various dioramas, landscape models, and architectural models, including model train dioramas.
The company meets a wide range of needs, from individuals who enjoy model railroading as a hobby to companies and institutions that display dioramas and models at events, museums, and other venues.
◆Number of rooms / 1
◆Capacity: 1 to 2 persons (single bed + extra bed)
◆How to Make a Reservation: Reservations can be made on this website or on the chain’s official website at Washington Hotel. We do not accept reservations by phone or other means.
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Please note that the following is not available for reservations.
The diorama will be N gauge. Please bring your own N-gauge model trains.
・Since there is only one “Railway Room · Kuha-Ne 1304” available, we may have to decline your reservation in the event of unforeseen issues (such as malfunctions or damage) with the diorama installed at Guest Roomsor if a problem occurs with Guest Roomsitself. In such cases, we will contact you via the email address or phone number you provided at the time of booking. We ask that you understand this policy before making your reservation.
Customers are required to bring their own model trains (N gauge) to be operated in the diorama, but they can also be rented (¥1,000 per train, tax included).
・Smoking is not permitted in the rooms.
Exclusive benefits for hotel guests
① Experience having your original Akihabara Washington Hotelpaper ticket—featuring the check-in date—stamped at the ticket gate (you’ll receive the ticket as a gift).
② Coasters and lanyards made from the same material as Shinkansen seats (patterns are distributed at random).
Model train mini diorama display cabinet
The cabinet has a mini-diorama exhibit that changes with the seasons, as well as old railroad magazines and DVDs that can be viewed freely.
Please feel free to ask the front desk staff to rent N-gauge trains (¥1,000 per train, tax included).
The image is for illustrative purposes only.
