The Kyoto Railway Museum is an attraction in Kyoto, in Japan's Kansai Region. It is a museum devoted to the railways, and it sits in Kankijicho, in Shimogyo Ward, close to the city's main station area.
What a visit is like
For anyone with an interest in trains, the museum offers a focused and enjoyable outing. It suits a relaxed afternoon rather than a rushed stop, and it works well for travellers who are already spending time in the city and want something a little different from temples and gardens.
- Kind of visit: a railway museum, well suited to rail enthusiasts and to families
- Location: Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8835
- Region: Kansai, Japan
Around the museum
Because the museum is in Shimogyo Ward, it is easy to combine with the rest of central Kyoto. Visitors can plan it alongside a day of sightseeing in the city, pairing a morning or afternoon among the exhibits with other stops nearby.
If you are deciding whether to go, consider how much you enjoy railways. Those who do will likely find the visit worthwhile; others may prefer to keep it as a short detour between the city's better-known sights.
