#attraction/museum The [Railway Museum](https://www.railway-museum.jp/) is a museum in [[Kyōto (京都市)]]. We walked over from [[Kyōto (京都駅)]]. > [!NOTE]- Audio guides > - [The beginnings of the railway](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5800) > - [Japan learns of the railway](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5801) > - [The start of the railway in Japan](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5802) > - [Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe rail line opens](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5803) > - [Self-sufficiency in railway engineering](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5804) > - [Birth of private rail and expansion of rail networks](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5805) > - [Nationalization of the railway](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5806) > - [The golden age of railway](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5807) > - [War and reconstruction](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5808) > - [Start of Japanese National Railways and modernization](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5809) > - [Railway vehicle modernization](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D580A) > - ["Dream Super Express" debut and limited express network](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D580B) > - [The history of JR](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D580C) > - [The people who made rapid economic growth possible come and go at the station](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D580D) > - [Basic knowledge about railway vehicles](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D580E) > - [The types of railway vehicles](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D580F) > - [Steam locomotives](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5810) > - [Diesel locomotives and railcars](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5811) > - [Electric locomotives](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5812) > - [Electric railcars](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5813) > - [Shinkansen](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5814) > - [Passenger Cars](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5815) > - [Freight Cars](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5816) > - [Rolling stock gauge and structure clearance.](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5817) > - [Various types of wheels and rails](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5818) > - [Brake](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5819) > - [Current collector](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D581A) > - [The structure of car bodies](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D581B) > - [Cab](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D581C) > - [Conductor jobs (conductor experience)](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D581D) > - [Platform safety measures](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D581E) > - [Roles and tasks of the car depot and car maintenance center](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D581F) > - [Equipment that is part of tracks](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5820) > - [People and tools protecting the track](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5821) > - [Vehicles that assist inspection and maintenance](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5822) > - [Mechanisms of blocking systems](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5823) > - [Moving signals and switches](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5824) > - [What are signals?](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5825) > - [Communications technologies](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5826) > - [Level crossings](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5827) > - [Railways and electricity](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5828) > - [Building tunnels](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5829) > - [Building bridges](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D582A) > - [Earth structures](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D582B) > - [Dealing with nature](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D582C) > - [Environmental Initiatives](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D582D) > - [Railway dioramas](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D582E) > - [The Railway and Culture](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D582F) > - [The start of railway freight transport](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5830) > - [The spread of container transport](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5831) > - [Advance of freight transport systems](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5832) > - [Logistics using containers](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5833) > - [Stations of the past](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5834) > - [Station work supporting train operation](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5835) > - [Work of station staff today](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5836) > - [The rise of ticket vending machines and IC card tickets](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5837) > - [Seat reservation system](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5838) > - [All about tickets](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5839) > - [Railways proud of punctuality](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D583A) > - [Enhanced services for train transport](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D583B) > - [“Travel” has changed with the times](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D583C) > - [Local trains developed for commuting to work and school](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D583D) > - [Greater convenience](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D583E) > - [Onboard amenities](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D583F) > - [Kansai private-sector railways](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5840) > - [Transportation in Kyoto](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5841) > - [Train operating simulator](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5842) > - [Controlling multiple trains](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5843) > - [Operating trains safely](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5844) > - [The former Nijo Station House](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5845) > - [A variety of steam locomotives](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5846) > - [Tools used to repair steam locomotives](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5847) > - [The structure and movement system of steam locomotives](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5848) > - [Operation of a steam locomotive](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5849) > - [Promenade](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D584A) > - [0 Series Shinkansen](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D584B) > - [Twilight Plaza](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D584C) > - [Steam Locomotive No. 2 Service Shed](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D584D) > - [Roundhouse platforms](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D584E) > - [Steam locomotive made in U.S. in Meiji era](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D584F) > - [Steam locomotive made in Britain for operation on steep slopes](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5850) > - [Steam locomotive made in Britain in Meiji era](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5851) > - [Japan's first domestically-mass-produced steam locomotive](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5852) > - [Japan's first steam locomotive for passenger trains that went into full production](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5853) > - [Japan's first steam locomotive for freight trains that went into full production](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5854) > - [Large steam locomotive developed for freight trains as a successor to 9600 Type](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5855) > - [Steam locomotive used exclusively for the train transporting the imperial family members](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5856) > - [Japan's only domestically-produced 3-cylinder steam locomotive](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5857) > - [Small tank type steam locomotive used in local lines](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5858) > - [Medium-sized steam locomotive for passenger trains used across the country](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5859) > - [The most produced steam locomotive in Japan](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D585A) > - [Steam locomotive called 'Lady'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D585B) > - [Degoichi' is synonymous with the steam locomotives](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D585C) > - [Steam locomotive for both passenger and freight trains used on local lines](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D585D) > - [Small steam locomotive, nicknamed 'Pony,' which was popular among the people](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D585E) > - [Locomotive used exclusively for shunting operation, got several nicknames, and popular among the people](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D585F) > - [Japan's largest, strongest mammoth locomotive](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5860) > - [Large steam locomotive that pulled various limited express trains](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5861) > - [Japan's one of the largest steam locomotives for passenger trains](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5862) > - [Star locomotive that pulled the limited express train 'Tsubame'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5863) > - [Steam locomotive employed a mechanical stroker for the first time](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5864) > - [Large steam locomotive that pulled high-speed limited express passenger trains](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5865) > - [The first large electric locomotive produced in Japan](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5866) > - [Typical electric locomotive in the post-war era](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5867) > - [The most produced electric locomotive in Japan](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5868) > - [Car developed for high speed freight trains](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5869) > - [Highly efficient electric locomotive capable of using both AC and DC power supplies (three power supplies system)](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D586A) > - [Japan's first medium-sized diesel locomotive](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D586B) > - [Multi-purpose indigenous diesel locomotive](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D586C) > - [First generation Shinkansen train that achieved the world's first commercial operation at 210 km/h](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D586D) > - [Green car of the first generation Shinkansen train](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D586E) > - [Buffet car of the first generation Shinkansen train](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D586F) > - [Head car of up line (bound for Tokyo) of first generation Shinkansen train](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5870) > - [Shinkansen train fitted with renewed accommodation](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5871) > - [Car that achieved commercial operation at 300 km/h for the first time in Japan](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5872) > - [Head car of Japan's first long-range, long train set](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5873) > - [Japan's first long-range, long train set](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5874) > - [Typical commuter train in the high economic growth period](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5875) > - [Convenient car that could be used both for passenger and sleeper trains](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5876) > - [Worked hard as 'Raicho' and 'Shirasagi'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5877) > - [Japan's first limited express-type diesel car](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5878) > - [Dining car in the early years of Showa era](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5879) > - [Sleeper train for exclusive use by the imperial family members and the distinguished guests](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D587A) > - [Passenger car made lighter in weight](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D587B) > - [Blue Train's dining car called 'running hotel'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D587C) > - [The last JNR-type sleeper train](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D587D) > - [Dining car of 'Twilight Express'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D587E) > - [The most luxurious sleeper car of 'Twilight Express'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D587F) > - [Freight car fitted with a power supply](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5880) > - [Salon car as a a place of relief in 'Twilight Express'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5881) > - [Large freight car developed in conjunction with nationalization](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5882) > - [First freight car for limited express trains dedicated for transporting containers](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5883) > - [The first dedicated car for new rapid service, Cityliner](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5884) > - [Popular car with observation deck for reserved seat limited express 'Tsubame' and 'Hato'](https://kyotorailwaymuseum-data.kokosil.net/guide/content.html#ucode=00001C000000000000020000000D5885) ![[railway museum IMG_7336.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_9778.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_9808.png]] The museum had a ton of retired cars, some of which you could walk through to experience the size and layout. ![[railway museum IMG_5584.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_7339.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_7338.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_5570.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_5586.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_5577.png]] They also had other things, such as mini trains, a train controller simulator, and other exhibits for things related to trains. ![[railway museum IMG_5633.png]] ![[railway museum IMG_5634.png]]