Kyoto Railway Museum Advance Ticket|Instant Confirmation|Japan
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Highlights

  • Book tickets online for the Kyoto Railway Museum in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto! By reserving advance tickets through KKday, you'll enjoy a seamless admission experience on the day of your visit. The museum boasts a diverse range of exhibits, including well-preserved cars from steam locomotives to Shinkansen bullet trains, conductor training simulators, and a breathtaking diorama
  • Buy tickets in advance from KKday for a smoother admission process on the day of your visit
  • Take a convenient 2-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyoton Nishi Station on the JR Sagano Line to reach your destination

Your Experience

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present your QR code on-site
  • How to Use

To enter the Kyoto Railway Museum, join the "Advance Tickets" queue located at the entrance. Display your QR code to the staff at the ticket gate and receive a souvenir admission ticket

Validity Period

  • Valid for use within 30day(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
  • 1 ticket can be used for admission within 30 days from the date of purchase

Cancellation Policy

  • Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
  • Cancellation Fee Payment Method

Reminders

  • University, high school, and elementary school students are required to present a student ID to get tickets
  • Although strollers are permitted within the facility, please avoid bringing any steerable toys like tricycles or bicycles
  • Pets are not allowed in the facility. However, this does not apply to guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs

Eating and drinking are prohibited in the exhibit rooms. Please use the restaurant/rest areas or courtyard (where you may bring your own food and beverages) for eating and drinking

For the comfort and safety of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited inside all buildings. However, there are 2 designated outdoor smoking areas available within the facility. Please note that cigarette vending machines are not present on the premises

Graphic Description

Experience riding in a real steam locomotive (additional fee applies)
Experience riding in a real steam locomotive (additional fee applies)
Take a stroll through The Promenade, an outdoor exhibition space modeled on a train platform
Take a stroll through The Promenade, an outdoor exhibition space modeled on a train platform
Explore the first floor of the Main Building to discover a sprawling atrium that showcases train cars from the earliest days of rail travel to the modern era
Explore the first floor of the Main Building to discover a sprawling atrium that showcases train cars from the earliest days of rail travel to the modern era
Admire the nationally designated Important Cultural Property that is the fan-shaped train shed, along with the turntable where steam locomotives pivot and change direction dynamically
Admire the nationally designated Important Cultural Property that is the fan-shaped train shed, along with the turntable where steam locomotives pivot and change direction dynamically
Railroad enthusiasts will find The Sky Terrace on the south side of the third floor of the Main Building a fascinating spot, with its excellent views of the JR Kyoto Line and Tokaido Shinkansen that pass right before the eyes. The panoramic view from the terrace is breathtaking
Railroad enthusiasts will find The Sky Terrace on the south side of the third floor of the Main Building a fascinating spot, with its excellent views of the JR Kyoto Line and Tokaido Shinkansen that pass right before the eyes. The panoramic view from the terrace is breathtaking
Constructed in 1904, the former Nijo Station House is considered one of Japan's oldest wooden station buildings and has been designated a Tangible Cultural Property by Kyoto City
Constructed in 1904, the former Nijo Station House is considered one of Japan's oldest wooden station buildings and has been designated a Tangible Cultural Property by Kyoto City
Kyoto Aquarium
Kyoto Aquarium

Admission fees are as follows

  • General/University students/High school students/Junior high school students: JPÂ¥300/person
  • Elementary school students/Infants (ages 3 and below): JPÂ¥100/person

Tickets can be purchased from the Steam Locomotive Boarding ticket vending machines once the museum opens. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and cannot be modified after purchase, including if you miss your designated boarding time. As a courtesy to other visitors, we kindly ask that you allow ample time for exploring other exhibits

  • Extra fees apply to the SL Steam Train Fare
  • Rental audio guides are available (JPÂ¥500 per unit) at the information desk near the doorway of the first floor of the Main Building
  • Museum Audio Guide
  • Surcharge(s)

Product Info

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Kyoto Railway Museum

Visit the impressive Kyoto Railway Museum, one of the largest in Japan, displaying valuable rolling stock from steam locomotives to Shinkansen trains, including 53 cars crucial for Japan's modernization. (Introduction of vehicles) "Look, Touch, and Experience" is the museum's theme, with interactive exhibits and steam train rides available for a fee. A must-visit for all ages!

Kyoto Aquarium

Kyoto Aquarium is located in Umekoji Park surrounded by forests and lawns. The aquarium features dolphins, penguins, and other exhibits such as the giant salamander in an environment that recreates its habitat. Visitors can feel the connection between the living creatures and the nature.

Experience Location

  • The museum operates from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the last entry at 4:30 pm.Closed on Wednesdays and during the year-end/New Year holidays (from December 30th to January 1st)Additional closures may apply depending on the season. However, it remains open on national holidays and during spring (March 25th to April 7th) and summer vacations (July 21st to August 31st)
  • Note that closing days are subject to changes, so it's recommended to visit the official website before your trip

To reach the Kyoto Railway Museum, you can take various transportation options, including

  • ・A 2-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station on the Sagano Line
  • ・A 20-minute walk from the Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station

・Take a bus from the north gate bus stop in front of JR Kyoto Station, getting off at either Umekoji Koen/JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi-eki-mae bus stop or Umekoji Koen/Kyoto Railway Museum-mae bus stop

  • ・A 15-minute walk from Nishioji Station on the JR Kyoto Line.
  • Kyoto Railway Museum
  • Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8851, Japan
  • Please check the official website for the latest business hours of Kyoto Aquarium.
  • ・About 75 minutes from Kansai International Airport by JR Airport Express "Haruka"
  • ・About 55 minutes by Osaka Airport Limousine Bus from Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)
  • ・About 29 minutes by special rapid train from JR Osaka Station
  • ・About 51 minutes by limited express from JR Sannomiya Station
  • ・About 47 minutes by Miyakoji Rapid from JR Nara Station
  • ・About 92 minutes by limited express Super Kuroshio from JR Wakayama Station
  • ・About 30 minutes by direct bus from JR Matsui Yamate Station
  • 35-1 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City

Must Know

  • University, high school, and elementary school students are required to present a student ID to get tickets
  • University, high school, and elementary school students are required to present a student ID to get tickets
  • Although strollers are permitted within the facility, please avoid bringing any steerable toys like tricycles or bicycles
  • Although strollers are permitted within the facility, please avoid bringing any steerable toys like tricycles or bicycles
  • Pets are not allowed in the facility. However, this does not apply to guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs
  • Pets are not allowed in the facility. However, this does not apply to guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs
  • Eating and drinking are prohibited in the exhibit rooms. Please use the restaurant/rest areas or courtyard (where you may bring your own food and beverages) for eating and drinking
  • Eating and drinking are prohibited in the exhibit rooms. Please use the restaurant/rest areas or courtyard (where you may bring your own food and beverages) for eating and drinking
  • For the comfort and safety of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited inside all buildings. However, there are 2 designated outdoor smoking areas available within the facility. Please note that cigarette vending machines are not present on the premises
  • For the comfort and safety of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited inside all buildings. However, there are 2 designated outdoor smoking areas available within the facility. Please note that cigarette vending machines are not present on the premises

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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