Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets
Kyoto Railway Museum Tickets
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Visit anytime until 6 Dec, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today
Visit anytime until 6 Dec, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today
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Dive into the fascinating history of Japanese railways at the Kyoto Railway Museum and admire a vast collection of vehicles, ranging from steam locomotives to Shinkansen bullet trains!
Make your way to the Kyoto Railway Museum for a fun, interactive learning experience
Watch train models run along replica tracks and admire the railway system in action
Find out what it’s like to be a professional train conductor with a training simulator
This museum displays 53 retired trains, from steam locomotives to more recent electric trains
You may even observe the inner workings of a retired freight locomotive
Tip: The museum’s restaurant is on the second floor and offers striking views of trains passing by
This ticket is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase, offering maximum flexibility
Admission into Kyoto Railway Museum
SL steam experience fee
Hotel transfers
Food & drinks
Historic steam locomotives displayed at Kyoto Railway Museum.
Sign on for a day of fun and excitement at the Kyoto Railway Museum, a place ideal for all age groups. It is considered one of Japan’s three greatest railway museums, alongside JR East’s Railway Museum in Saitama and JR Central’s SCMAGLEV & Railway Park in Nagoya!
This museum is comprised of 3 floors and exhibits 53 retired trains, including steam locomotives and Shinkansen bullet trains. You can even walk underneath and catch the inner workings of a retired freight locomotive! It further displays railway uniforms, belongings from past eras, and interesting tools. The interactive exhibitions will help spark up an interest in locomotives and mechanical engineering in children!
Pro tip: After a long day of sightseeing, head to the second floor for the museum’s restaurant. It is directly below an observation deck and offers stunning views of the passing trains along JR Kyoto Line!
Kyoto Railway Museum trains display with visitors exploring exhibits.
Steam, electric, and bullet trains displayed at Kyoto Railway Museum.
Historic steam locomotives displayed at Kyoto Railway Museum.
Kyoto Railway Museum trains display with visitors exploring exhibits.
Steam, electric, and bullet trains displayed at Kyoto Railway Museum.
Kyoto Railway Museum interior with vintage trains on display.
Important Information
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Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museum. However, the museum’s restaurant is located on the 2nd floor if you want to grab a bite
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Visitors may re-enter the museum after exit on the same day. Simply show your ticket again at the entrance to the museum staff
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There are audio guides available to rent (in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese). The rental fee is JPY500 per unit
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For “The SL Steam” experience please purchase at the steam locomotive boarding area.
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Coin lockers are available for rent located at the entrance and Main Building 1F of the museum. Locker rental fee varies by locker size (JPY200, JPY300, JPY500)
Accessibility
This museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible
Operating Hours
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Mon, Tue & Thur-Sun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM)
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The museum remains closed on Wed
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Opening hours are subject to change during summer & spring
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Click here for the detailed museum calendar
Steam locomotive display at Kyoto Railway Museum, Japan.
Kyoto Railway Museum interior with vintage trains on display.
Steam locomotive display at Kyoto Railway Museum, Japan.
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