Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets Highlights
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Visit Kyoto Railway Museum and learn about Japan's railway system and the interesting facts about distinctive trains
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Enjoy a fun train-themed tour of the museum & experience being a professional train conductor by using the training simulator
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See miniature trains travel down the dummy tracks as you take in the functioning of the railway system
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Admire the amazing views of the railway tracks of JR-Kyoto and Tokaido Shinkansen lines from the Sky Terrace on the third floor
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Explore a giant diorama 30 meters in width and 10 meters in depth and see the run-through of the model trains like 1/80th the size of actual trains
Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets 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:
Visit the upgraded and expanded Kyoto Railway Museum and go for a fun tour to learn more about the history of trains & railway networks. Know about the evolution of Japan's transportation from steam locomotives to Shinkansen bullet trains. See the exhibition of 53 trains, which are a measure of Japan's modernization efforts displayed at the museum. Learn about the train conductors, and how they operate along with their respective training simulators. Book tickets for Kyoto Railway Museum and enjoy traveling inside passenger cars operating by real steam locomotive engines.
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.
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Know Before You Go for Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest upon arrival.
- Foreign nationals may be asked to share their passport and visa details upon arrival.
- Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
- Available on-site: Free stroller rental, paid lockers, a nursing room, and a play area for kids.
- Arriving by public transport is recommended, as there's no parking available on-site.
- Last admission is available 30 minutes before closing.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Accessibility Options for Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets
- Wheelchair Accessible