[Kyoto] Gold-Guide: 3 recommended sightseeing spots for rainy days

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• Table of Contents
• ①Kyoto Railway Museum
• ②Samurai & Ninja Museum
• ③ Kyoto International Manga Museum
• For guided tours, leave it to Gold-Guide!

①Kyoto Railway Museum

The first place I would like to introduce is Kyoto Railway Museum. It is only a 2-minute walk from Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station. (It is about a 20-minute walk from Kyoto Station.)

You may be wondering if you'll enjoy it if you're not a fan of trains, but there's no need to worry. The Kyoto Railway Museum is enjoyable even if you're not an expert on trains. The real trains lined up at the entrance are very impressive, and you can actually ride on the trains on display. There are also simulators indoors where you can experience driving, a place to learn about the evolution of railway technology, and even go through old machines and ticket gates, so you can have a variety of experiences. If you get hungry, you can enjoy a meal, and just looking at the huge diorama is exciting! There is also Kyoto-aquarium nearby, so it's recommended that you can spend a whole day sightseeing in this area at your leisure, regardless of the weather.

②Samurai & Ninja Museum

Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience museum is conveniently located in the center of Kyoto, where you can not only view exhibits on samurai and ninja, but also experience them. The ancient armor and swords lined up in the museum are definitely worth a look! You can also try on armor costumes and real helmets and take rare photos! The extremely popular ninja experience allows you to learn about ninjas while also experiencing training such as throwing shuriken.

③ Kyoto International Manga Museum

The International Manga Museum in Kyoto is a rare sight worldwide! Manga is a subculture that Japan is proud of! In other countries, the word manga is sometimes used as it is. You will be overwhelmed by the walls of the museum filled with over 50,000 manga books. Inside the museum, you can learn about the history of manga and actually read manga translated into multiple languages. There is also a portrait corner, workshops, a museum shop and a cafe, so whether you like manga or not, you can enjoy yourself without worrying about the weather!

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Gold-Guide's strength is that it can match you with experienced guides. Not only are they knowledgeable, but they also organize tours that cater to the needs of customers, even in crowded tourist spots, and professional tour guides will guide you through Japan's beautiful spring (^^) Another feature of Gold-Guide is that you can see the guide's schedule on the site. The process from reservation to payment is completed in a single operation, so you can prevent forgetting to make a reservation or missing a payment.

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