In 2016, the Kyoto Railway Museum opened to the public, offering the opportunity to experience Japan’s steps toward modernisation through its railway history in the city of Kyoto. The museum implements a variety of cultural activities for the enjoyment of visitors, to help deepen their understanding of the railway. From steam locomotives to Shinkansen bullet trains, the museum houses 53 railway vehicles that make up an index of Japan’s modernisation efforts. The museum’s giant diorama replicates the rail yard and other facilities indispensable to the railway and lets visitors experience the railway system as the models run along their tracks.