This Kyoto Diner is a Model Train Heaven! 🍱 Best N-Scale Layout in Japan!
Is this Japan’s ultimate model train restaurant? 🇯🇵🚆
In Kyoto, we discovered an unbelievable hidden gem where over 950 N-scale model trains race through a massive 20ft (6m) handmade railway diorama—all while you enjoy real Japanese food. This is not a museum… it’s a real diner!
Welcome to **Aioishokudo**, a legendary local restaurant in Kyoto that feels like a railway museum. A jaw-dropping 20ft-long N-scale layout dominates the dining room, featuring famous Japanese trains like **Dr. Yellow Shinkansen, Twilight Express, EF65, and the Class 24 “Ginga” night train**.
What makes this place truly special?
This diorama was **handbuilt over 13 years**, and we captured **world-first exclusive 4K front-view footage**—putting you right inside the miniature train ride. Perfect for fans of **KATO, TOMIX, Japanese railways, and model trains**.
🍱 And yes—you can enjoy amazing food too!
The famous **giant fried shrimp set** is delicious, affordable, and unforgettable.
🟦 Highlights & Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Japan’s ultimate railway diner
02:13 Massive 20ft N-scale diorama in action
05:55 Inside the 13-year handmade masterpiece
09:30 Featured trains: Dr. Yellow & Sleeper Express
15:10 Giant fried shrimp set (only $9!)
22:30 Exclusive 4K front-view train ride
26:47 Bonus: Class 24 “Ginga” night train run
📍 Location Info: Aioishokudo (Kyoto, Japan)
Address: 350-7 Amagasakiyokocho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto 602-8165
Hours: 11:00–14:30 / 17:00–19:30 (Closed Thu & Fri)
Price: Fried Shrimp Set approx. $9 / Coke $1.40
Access: 15 min taxi or 30 min bus from Kyoto Railway Museum
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16 Comments
What a great find. The layout shows off the long trains beautifully.
相生食堂さん！懐かしいなぁ･･･
京都に住んでた頃、何度か行きました。
店主さんがお客さんにも喜んでもらおうと（仕事中に）列車を走らせてくれるお店です。
動画内ではポイントが不調だったようですが、私が行ってた時は不調もなくレイアウトのメンテナンスも（もちろん料理も）バッチリでしたよ。
レイアウトも、カメラカー越しに見ると改めて細部まで丁寧に作り込まれてると実感できました！
車両は、定期的に交換されていて、当日に『今日は何が見られるかな？』って、行く時の楽しみでもあります。また車両増えてますやんｗ
オヤジさんが元気そうで何よりです。また京都に帰った時に寄らせていただきます。
ありがとうございます！
We also recommend this! こちらもおすすめ！ अनुशंसित भी! Juga direkomendasikan! Auch empfehlenswert! 이쪽도 추천! 還推薦！
▶https://youtu.be/Ujy1MsA3acM
富山の「珈琲駅ブルートレイン」を思い出す雰囲気です。ここは普通の昔ながらの喫茶店のようですがこのようにボックス席の横を鉄道模型が走っています。糸魚川の「ジオパル」と合わせて北陸新幹線でぜひ行ってみてください。
Fantastic 😍😍😍
😃😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
If you are stil in Kyoto there is a kato store. In Kyoto station building and near the schopping center of the hart of Kyoto there is a train store. Smal one but a rare find.
Thank you for so nicely filming and sharing another beautiful little diner and layout! It was very nice of him to allow the camera car, too!
Wunderschöne Anlage, tolle Herbststimmung, speziell der Fischerhafen mit Fischauktionshalle und Leuchtturm. Toll war auch der verschneite Schneepflug, den wir in Berlin auch haben. Leider ist unser Swahili nicht so gut, aber egal welche Sprache in Deutsch wir ausgewählt haben, es gab das Video leider nur in Swahili. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland Sylvia und Jens
美しい敷地、素晴らしい秋の雰囲気、特に魚の競り場と灯台のある漁港は素晴らしかったです。雪に覆われた除雪車も素晴らしかったです。ベルリンにも同じような車があります。残念ながら、私たちのスワヒリ語はあまり上手ではなく、どのドイツ語を選択しても、動画はスワヒリ語しか再生できませんでした。ドイツからのご挨拶、シルビアとイェンスより
This video was spectacular! It had me smiling from beginning to end. Once again, you've introduced me to another amazing location. Like you, I would want to eat at this diner every day and sit right next to the diorama. Every layout was beautifully detailed. The camera car views were sugoi. It's amazing that it took the owner 13 years to build. It's a unique labor of love. I hope that this video will help bring many new customers to this diner and many new subscribers to your wonderful channel. I'll look forward to watching your next train adventure! Arigatougozaimasu! 🚃🚃🚃
Some of my favorite views: 4:29, the touch of realism with the steam coming out of the SL; 7:59, the house under construction; 10:07, the railroad crossing; 11:29, the platform kiosk with customers; 11:47, Godzilla; 16:57, the harbor & Dr. Yellow; 19:05, the bus & passengers; 22:54, exiting the tunnel; 29:20, the E235 Yamanote Line is beautiful. And, I'm so glad you enjoyed your lunch. It looked meccha oishii. Arigatougozaimasu for brightening my day with your video. It was a joy to watch. 😊
店主さんも、自分で作ったレイアウトを実際に走行している動画が観れて、良かったですよね🎶
追加(追伸)：チャンネル登録しましょう‼️
いろんなジャンルの作品が見られますし、投稿主のお人柄も楽しめますよ(笑)
This place is a dream for train lovers 😍
こんな場所あるの初めて知りました💦
교토여행을 좋아하는데 한번 들려봐야겠네요.