Museums
Kyoto Railway Museum Opens
Amanda HoAnyone who has rode a train in Japan has a story to tell. What makes Japanese trains different? The Kyoto Railway Museum, formerly..
Kyoto Railway Museum
The Kyoto Railway Museum opened to the public on April 29, 2016, and is an opportunity to experience Japan's progress in modernization through its railway history in the city of Kyoto, where tradition is both valued and innovation is sought to continue.
The basic concept of the museum is to become the "" center of the railway culture that advances along with its community.
As a holistic railway museum, a multitude of cultural activities are offered, which not only delight railway fans, but also help visitors to deepen their understanding of the railway. This includes the design of subject areas in which one can find out about the safety and technology of the railway. In addition, guided tours by the museum staff and workshops prepared by JR-West staff.
Overview
Address
Kankijicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8835 (Map) (Directions)Hours
10:00 - 17:30 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 - 17:30
Friday
10:00 - 17:30
Saturday
10:00 - 17:30
Sunday
10:00 - 17:30
Holidays
10:00 - 17:30
Website
General Amenities
- Designated smoking areas
- Nursing rooms
- Souvenir shop
- Shops
- Restroom
- Information Counter
Access
5-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
20-minute walk from Kyoto Station
5-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station via bus no. 103, 104, 110, 86, or 88.
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