Transport museums
Kyoto Railway Museum
京都鉄道博物館
Umekoji / Shimogyo · near Umekoji-Kyotonishi (JR Sagano Line) (2 min walk)
Kyoto Railway Museum in Umekoji / Shimogyo. Fifty-three real trains including a working steam locomotive you can ride, plus a giant railway diorama and a hands-on driving simulator.
Why children love it: Fifty-three real trains including a working steam locomotive you can ride, plus a giant railway diorama and a hands-on driving simulator.
Honest drawbacks: The SL Steam ride and simulator cost extra and can have queues.
Kyoto Railway Museum
- Best for
- Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 1.5h
- Opening hours
- 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Price
- Adults ¥1,200, university/high school ¥1,000, elementary/JHS ¥500, ages 3+ ¥200; steam locomotive ride extra (official info)
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- mixed
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