Kyoto Prefecture · Museums, Culture & Arts
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Kyoto Railway Museum
Kyoto · Museums, Culture & Arts
The Kyoto Railway Museum is Japan's largest comprehensive railway museum, located in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto City, near the Kyoto Aquarium. Inside, visitors can explore everything from steam trains and Shinkansen to railway models and driving simulators, making it suitable for railway enthusiasts and families alike, providing an in-depth understanding of the development and culture of Japanese railways. It was formerly known as the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum and reopened under its current name after an expansion in 2016, with an exhibition area of approximately 31,000 square meters, featuring the largest railway model display in Japan.
Kyoto National Museum
Kyoto · Museums, Culture & Arts
The Kyoto National Museum is located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto City, primarily showcasing artworks and cultural assets from Kyoto, Japan, and East Asia, with both permanent and special exhibitions. The museum was established in 1897, and the Heisei Chishin-kan serves as the main exhibition space, while the Meiji Koto-kan is currently closed for renovations.