Kyoto Railway Museum uses a siding track connected to JR West's operating lines to display a variety of rolling stock. This time, the museum is putting the Series KiYa 141 inspection railcar, which is marking its 20th anniversary, on special display. Related events include the display of a 20th-anniversary commemorative emblem and the sale of admission tickets that include a cab tour.
Because the train is brought in by running on an active operating line, the display may be canceled depending on transport circumstances.
Special Display Details
- Display period: August 2 (Sunday) to August 8 (Saturday)
- Location: Main Building, 1st Floor, "How Railcars Work / Rolling Stock Workshop" area
- Cars on display: Series KiYa 141 (KiKuYa 141-2 and KiYa 141-2, G2 formation)
20th Anniversary Emblem
A commemorative emblem marking the Series KiYa 141's 20th anniversary will be displayed on the train's front and sides.
- Dates: August 2 (Sunday) to August 8 (Saturday)
- The emblem will not be displayed while the train enters or exits the "How Railcars Work / Rolling Stock Workshop" area on the Main Building's 1st floor.
▲20th anniversary commemorative emblem
Admission Tickets with a Cab Tour (Photography Inside the Cab Not Permitted)
A limited number of admission tickets that include an exclusive tour of KiKuYa 141-2's cab are available.
- Contents: (1) Cab tour (4 minutes); (2) 1 admission ticket; (3) 1 novelty item (A4 clear file)
- Dates: August 2 (Sunday) to August 8 (Saturday)
- Hours: 10:20 AM to 4:45 PM (from 1:00 PM on August 2)
- Where to buy: asoview! (a purchase link will be posted later on the museum's official website)
- Sales period: 4:30 PM on July 17 (Friday) to 4:00 PM on August 8 (Saturday)
- Photography and video recording inside the cab are not permitted.
- Cancellations are accepted up to 11:59 PM the day before the reserved date.
- Each ticket admits up to two people: the purchaser and one companion. A companion must purchase a separate admission ticket.
- Guests who arrive after their reserved time will not be able to take the tour.
- Validity: Usable once during the display period.
- Quantity: Limited to 285 tickets; sales end once sold out.
Price (cab tour and novelty admission ticket)
- General: 5,500 yen
- University/high school students: 5,300 yen
- Junior high/elementary school students: 4,500 yen
- Infants (age 3 and up): Not sold
▲A4 clear file (novelty item image)
KiKuYa 141-2 Interior Tour Tickets (Sold Separately from Admission; Photography Inside Not Permitted)
Tickets for a 10-minute tour of KiKuYa 141-2's interior are also available.
- Contents: (1) Interior tour ticket; (2) 1 novelty item (same novelty as the cab tour ticket)
- Dates: August 7 (Friday) and August 8 (Saturday)
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Where to buy: asoview! (a purchase link is posted on the museum's official website)
- Sales period: 4:30 PM on July 18 (Saturday) to 12:00 PM on August 8 (Saturday)
- Cancellations are accepted up to 11:59 PM the day before the reserved date.
- Each ticket admits up to two people: the purchaser and one companion.
- Guests who arrive after the reserved time will not be able to join.
- Quantity: Limited to 20 tickets; sales end once sold out.
Price (interior tour and novelty)
- General: 4,000 yen
- University/high school students: 4,000 yen (3,800 yen with the student discount)
- Junior high/elementary school students: 4,000 yen (3,000 yen with the student discount)
- Infants (age 3 and up): Not sold
▲Photo is an image of the interior; the interior lighting will not be turned on during the tour.
Museum Information
- Museum: Kyoto Railway Museum
- Address: Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
- Phone: 0570-080-462
- Website: https://www.kyotorailwaymuseum.jp
- Closed: Every Wednesday (open during school holiday periods)
