Kyoto Railway Museum Night Museum 2026

Dates & time: October 31, 2026 (Sat) - November 1, 2026 (Sun) 17:00–19:00 (last entry 18:30)
Price & booking: Admission after 17:00: adults ¥750, university/high school students ¥650, junior high/elementary students ¥250, children 3+ ¥100. Cannot be combined with presentation, disability or shareholder discounts. No booking needed to enter, and no advance admission tickets are sold. The driving simulator requires a separate ticket purchased through Asoview.
Venue & access: Kyoto Railway Museum About 2 minutes' walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station on the JR Sagano Line (about 20 minutes' walk from the Central Exit of JR Kyoto Station)

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kyoto Railway Museum, and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

To mark Railway Day, the Kyoto Railway Museum stays open in the evening from 17:00 to 19:00 on two days only. Admission after 17:00 is about half the usual price, and the main building's ground floor is dimmed for a different mood from daytime. After dark, a steam locomotive is turned on the turntable in front of the roundhouse, and there are special runs on the railway diorama plus driving simulator sessions. A good fit for adults who want a quieter look without the daytime crowds, or families planning a short early-evening visit.

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On the day

The restaurant is closed and no boxed meals are sold
Tripods and monopods are allowed; stepladders and selfie sticks are not
The rail bicycle ride is not available

Related event: Kyoto Railway Rakugo Museum

Tue, Nov 3 (holiday) at 11:30 and 14:00 (about 60 minutes each), Main Building 3F hall
Rakugo storytellers perform on the themes of railways and travel. 70 seats per session, first come first served, included with museum admission

Family Date Rainy Day Limited Time Sightseeing

出典: PR TIMES（西日本旅客鉄道株式会社）

Kobe · Gluten-free

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FAQ

Do I need a ticket in advance?

No booking is needed to enter, and no advance admission tickets are sold. Only the driving simulator needs a separate ticket from Asoview.

Can I eat inside during the evening hours?

No. The museum restaurant is closed and no boxed meals are sold.

Can I use discounts?

The after-17:00 admission price cannot be combined with presentation discounts, disability discounts or shareholder discounts.