Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets
Kyoto Railway Museum highlights
Discover Japan's railway legacy, from pioneering steam engines to world-famous bullet trains, and enjoy interactive exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum.
Enjoy maze like tracks of JR-Kyoto and Tokaido Shinkansen from the third-floor Sky Terrace, offering a bird’s-eye view of the railway network.
Relive the golden era of rail travel as you board a passenger car powered by a real steam locomotive at Kyoto’s railway museum.
Experience the thrill of operating a train with interactive simulators, where you can step into the shoes of a conductor and learn how trains are managed in Japan.
Visit Kyoto Railway Museum to witness the iconic 0 Series, Japan's first Bullet Train, and the 500 Series, renowned for its speed and cutting-edge design.
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- If cancellation is made 1 days or more before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 1 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Kyoto Railway Museum overview
Activity Location: Kankijicho, Shimogyo-ku, 600-8835, Kyoto
Activity Timing:
- Thursday to Tuesday: 10:00 AM- 05:00 PM
Activity Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (approx.)
Last Admission: 30 minutes before closing
About Kyoto Railway Museum:
The Kyoto Railway Museum offers a glimpse into Japan's railway history, showcasing the evolution from steam locomotives to Shinkansen bullet trains. There, explore a remarkable collection of 54 railway vehicles, including the iconic 0 Series Shinkansen and the record-setting 500 Series Shinkansen, renowned for reaching 300 km/h and earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. You will also get a chance to experience the life of a train conductor with hands-on interactive simulators, gaining insight into the precision behind these engineering marvels. Complete your tour by boarding a passenger car pulled by a real steam locomotive.
About the Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets:
- Explore one of the three famous museums, the Kyoto Railway Museum, and learn about the Japanese railway's amazing history.
- Enjoy the train-themed fun tour at the museum spread over 30,000 square of area, and see the wide collection of trains, including steam locomotives.
- Have a look at numerous old to modern-age trains like the 500 series Shinkansen Bullet Train which holds the Guinness World Record of the first train to touch 185 mph.
- Learn about the working model of Japan's railway system as you watch model trains travel along replica tracks.
- Know about the amazing 53 retired trains which were once used to run on Japan's railway tracks now on display at the museum.
- Book Kyoto Railway Museum tickets, explore 3 floors, and see an amazing exhibition including retired trains, railway uniforms & tools.
How to Reach?
- By Car: Go on Oike Street/Prefectural Route 37 and Horikawa Street, from the city center, 5.1 km from the Kyoto museum.
- By Train: Take the Local Sonobe from Kyoto Station to reach Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station which is 200 meters away from the location, 2 minutes away.
- By Subway: Take the Kyoto Subway to reach Kyoto Subway station which is 2.1km away from the attraction.
- By Bus: Take buses 104, and 110 to reach Umekoji Koen, which is 220.0 m, 1 minute away.
