Kyoto Railway Museum, a popular family attraction in Kyoto, has recently launched a special offer of buy-one-get-one-free tickets! Purchase your pre-sale tickets in advance at KKday for HK$81, or HK$40.50 per person after the buy-one-get-one-free offer. Children under 3 years of age are admitted free of charge, so you can enter Japan’s largest railway museum, experience the thrill of driving a steam train, see a model of the Shinkansen, and take a ride on the real “SL Steamer”!

The Kyoto Railway Museum is a collection of the history of Japan’s railways over the past 100 years, from the first steam locomotives to modern new lines, with as many as 53 real retired trains on display. Designed with the theme of “see, touch and experience”, the museum features not only train compartments to visit, but also a simulated driving training area for you to enjoy the experience of being a train driver. There is also a Sky Terrace on the 3rd floor of the museum, where you can see the JR Kyoto Line and Shinkansen trains passing by at close range. Those who love photography or train stops will love this place. Outside the museum is the “Old Nijo Station Hall”, which is designated as a tangible cultural property by Kyoto City and is one of the oldest remaining wooden halls in Japan. Inside the museum, there is also the paid ride “SL Steamer”, which departs from the old fan-shaped garage on a limited number of daily trips and slowly drives out of Umekoji Park along the vintage tracks. The neighboring “Kyoto Aquarium” is also a hot spot for families, where you can visit dolphins, penguins, and salamanders after watching the train, which is more than enough for one day’s fun!

For the latest opening hours, please check the official website.

Buy one get one free ticket reservation website: https://www.kkday.com/zh-hk/product/123551-kyoto-railway-museum-tickets-japan
Date of use: (Valid for redemption within 30 days from the date of issuance, not valid after that date)

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Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto Railway Museum is one of Japan’s largest and richest railway-themed museums, located in Kyoto’s Umekoji Park, and has been a favorite among children and adults since its opening in 2016. The museum displays more than 50 trains of various generations, including classic steam trains, Shinkansen 0 series and 500 series, as well as interactive experience areas, driving simulators, model railroad scenes, and a century-old fan garage, making it a popular attraction for railroad fans and parent-child travelers.

Must-see Highlights of Kyoto Railway Museum

• 1:1 real train display: From Meiji era steam trains to modern Shinkansen, over 50 trains can be viewed up close, and some of the carriages can be entered.
• Fan-shaped garage and turntable: The century-old fan-shaped garage has steam trains on display and in operation at regular intervals.
• SL Steam Train Ride: Tickets must be purchased on site to experience a ride on a vintage steam train.
• Driving Simulator: You can simulate driving the New Main Line and ordinary trains (some of them need to be selected by lottery).
• Interactive game area: suitable for parents and children to experience and have fun.
• Third floor Sky Terrace: A great place to take photos of Kyoto Tower, Toji Temple, and the Higashiyama mountain range.
• Railway-themed restaurants and souvenir stores.

Visiting Suggestions

• It is recommended to arrange a visit of 2-3 hours, or more than half a day for parents and children or railroad fans.
• It can be combined with Umekoji Park and Kyoto Aquarium.
• Rainy days are also good for visiting, and most of the exhibition areas are indoors.
• Tickets can be purchased on-site, and some tickets can be used to receive a 10% discount with a Kyoto Metro one-day pass or Kyoto Aquarium ticket stub.

Transportation

• Suggested route: Take the JR Sagano Line and get off at “Umekoji Kyoto West Station”, a 2-minute walk is the most convenient.
• By Bus: Take bus 205, 208, 86 or 88 from Kyoto Station North Exit Boarding Area B3 for about 10 minutes, which is suitable for those who don’t want to walk.
• Walking: A 20-minute walk from Kyoto Station through the park is not recommended in summer or for seniors with children.
• Bicycle: There is a bicycle parking area outside the museum, and there are a number of rental locations throughout Kyoto.
• Driving/Parking: There is no parking lot inside the museum, but you can park at the nearby Umekoji Park Omoiyari Parking Lot.

Opening Hours and Ticket Prices

• Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (latest admission 16:30), closed on Wednesdays (postponed in case of holidays), check the website for the latest announcement before departure.
• Fares: Full ticket: 1,500 yen, high school/university students: 1,300 yen, junior high school/elementary school students: 500 yen, toddlers: 200 yen.
• Discounts: 10% off with a Kyoto Metro one-day pass, Kyoto Aquarium ticket stubs, etc.

Tips

• Weekends and holidays are more crowded, so it is recommended to go there on weekdays.
• Tickets for the SL Steam Train ride need to be purchased on-site and are limited, so it is recommended to queue up early.
• The museum has a restaurant, drinking fountains, and a nursing room, making it a good place for parents and children to stay for a long time.
• A day trip can be arranged with Umekoji Park and Kyoto Aquarium.

Kyoto Railway Museum
Address: 〒600-8835 Kanki-ji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
How to get here: 2-minute walk from Umekoji Kyoto West Station on the JR Sagano Line.

Reservations
https://www.kkday.com/zh-hk/product/123551-kyoto-railway-museum-tickets-japan