Kyoto Railway Museum
Museum Gallery
4.5 (15410 reviews)
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8835, Japan
Did You Know?
Railway Food Festival
Kyoto Railway Museum is a great place to experience the 'Ekiben Grand Prix', a yearly event where visitors can vote for their favorite railway bento boxes from across East Japan.
Football History
The museum might showcase the history of Kyoto Sanga FC, a professional football team with a long history in Kyoto, dating back to the 1920s.
Basketball Connection
The museum could have exhibits related to the Kyoto Hannaryz, a professional basketball team that plays its home games at the Kyoto City Gymnasium.
Sporting Legacy
Kyoto has a rich baseball history, with teams like the Shochiku Robins playing in the city. The museum might have displays dedicated to this aspect of Kyoto's sporting heritage.
Highlights from Reviews
• interactive exhibits
Many hands-on exhibits and activities, especially for children.
• varied collection
Impressive collection of trains, from steam engines to bullet trains.
• steam train ride
Opportunity to ride a real steam locomotive.
• family-friendly
Good for all ages, from young children to adults.
• railway history
Detailed exhibits on the history of Japanese railways.
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