Kyoto Railway Museum

A museum dedicated to railways located on the western side of Kyoto Station. The museum features some 31 thousand square meters of exhibition space, which was the largest in Japan when the facility first opened. The facility displays 53 trains which helped lead the modernization of Japan. The museum is full of other interesting sights and activities, as well, including a giant railroad diorama, a train which visitors can ride pulled by a real steam engine, and a train simulator which shows what it's like to drive a train. The museum also provides a variety of cultural activities such as guided tours and workshops conducted by JR West Japan employees. Walk 20 minutes west from the central entrance of JR Kyoto Station.

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Kyoto Railway Museum Ticket

¥1,500

Update date：2024.04.25

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kankijichou Map
Area: Around Kyoto Station Area
Phone: 0570080462
Hours: 10:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: Wednesday (Public holiday, spring break, summer vacation is open), New Year's Holiday (12/30-1/1), etc.
Fees: [Admission fee] [General] 1,200yen [College students/High school students] 1,000yen [Junior high school students/Elementary school students] 500yen [Toddlers (3 years old and over)] 200yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, etc.)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available