Step into Japan’s rich railway heritage at the Kyoto Railway Museum, housed in Shimogyō-ku and operated by JR West. Once the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum since 1972, it was transformed in 2016 into Japan’s largest railway-themed museum with a sprawling 31,000 m² of exhibition space. You’ll encounter everything from vintage steam engines to cutting-edge bullet trains, explore iconic architecture like its 1914 roundhouse, and interact with immersive simulators and dioramas—immersing visitors of all ages in railway evolution The supplier will promptly send you an email with your entry ticket as soon as your reservation is confirmed. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.