Most definitely. I am an eye surgeon who seldom travels by train. Nevertheless I spent a couple of very enjoyable hours in this very interactive museum!

Hi Gail, Sorry I didn’t see your question earlier. From memory, it was 1700¥ for adults. No discount for overseas passport holders. Have fun!

Walking there is flat and easy. If you have a decent pair of sandals, experience the streets of Kyoto for 20 mins. There is even a good department store (Yodobashi) and supermarket along the way, if you take a slightly modified and longer route. The key is to head out on the north side of Kyoto Railway Station. Get to the main road (Shiokoji Dori), then turn left and head west. You will come to a major road (Horikawa Dori) after 8-10 mins. When you do, turn left or right, then take the next minor street that heads west. Whatever you do, do not cross to the south side of the Shinkansen railway lines. After a walk of 5 mins and you will arrive at Uwekoji Park. The Kyoto Aquarium is located in this park. Walk past the aquarium and directly ahead is the Kyoto Railway Museum. You are basically moving parallel to the Shinkansen railway lines. You won't even need Google map but yes, if unsure, use it. The park itself is quite delightful and there are several points from within the park and museum grounds where you can even take photos of Shinkansens going by.

General 1,200 yen College student · High school student 1,000 yen Junior high school student · Elementary school student 500 yen Toddler (over 3 years old) 200 yen Discount with JR Rail Pass.

It's huge place. I have not costed aquarium. From kyoto station took the bus to the museum.

What are the opening times for this museum?

Yes, you can go inside some trains but not all. You can go inside old Shinkansen and for example in old restaurant car they have little restaurant now. You can also enter cockpit of some older locomotives.