It's like stepping into a movie! The "Train to the Future" has arrived in Kyoto!～FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER ＆ CAFE

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Introducing Kyoto's newest "train restaurant bound for the future": the Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe. This innovative restaurant offers a unique dining experience that blends food and art. It features a concept space modeled after the front car of a refurbished express train, as well as the platform where the "Train to the Future" is parked.

Now, let's take a look inside the train!
■Experience the "Future Imagination Course" guided by the Pink Bird! Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)

▲Interior of Car No. 1

This unique package offers an unforgettable journey that combines a thrilling ride with a delicious course meal, all led by the "Pink Bird" who will charm you with their endearing outfits. First, in Car No. 1, you will experience an art space reborn as the "Future Bird." This space features the former "Thunderbird" limited express train cars, which have been repainted red plum. The design incorporates the driver's seat and instrument panel and uses light and sound effects to guide you through a roughly 30-minute "future experience." Please note that reservations are required for this course.

■Enjoy authentic course cuisine in Car No. 2!

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After enjoying “Journey Through Time and Space Toward the Future,” you can enjoy the full seven-course “Future Imagination Course” in Car No. 2. This car is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a dining car. This enchanting culinary journey begins with an aperitif and features Kyoto-inspired appetizers, main courses, and desserts, all of which are crafted around the theme of “a voyage through the time-space continuum.”

▲Interior of Car No.2

■Other recommended dishes besides the course menu ①・・・ "Luxurious Burger — Ume Mirai — with French fries." 3,000 yen (tax included)

From the moment it arrives at the table, the aroma of plum wood smoke gently wafts through the air, creating an enchanting dish. This luxurious burger features Kyoto's Kujo green onions and Wagyu sukiyaki. It also has a patty, egg, and cheese. All of these ingredients are nestled within plum-shaped buns and generously coated in a rich special sauce. This burger is so filling that you'll want to take a bold, hearty bite. It's a must-try for burger lovers!

■Other recommended dishes besides the course menu ②・・・ “Future Station Lunch Box (with Soup and Tea)” 2,800 yen (tax included)

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A "station Bento Box of the future" that features a variety of delicious flavors from around the world and ingredients unique to Kyoto. The three-tiered box contains nine small dishes, each featuring seasonal ingredients arranged in vibrant colors. It's a delightful dish to see and savor. Enjoy it with a cup of tea brewed in an old-fashioned, earthenware teapot.

■The recommended sweets・・・“KAWAII Five-Story Pagoda Parfait”　2,600 yen (tax included)

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This 30-centimeter-tall parfait will make you say, "Wow!" At the center stands a five-story pagoda made of butter cake and coated in strawberry chocolate. Kyoto's quintessential "kawaii" elements surround it, packed tightly together: candy kanzashi inspired by maiko, gyuhi sashes, three-colored dumplings, and wheat gluten shaped like plums. ※A separate admission fee is required for menu items other than the course meal.

■ A message to our guests visiting Japan
　Sebastian Masuda, who promotes “KAWAII” culture worldwide, will direct the overall production of the facility. An extraordinary space emerges, blending "kawaii, futuristic, food, and art". We recommend visiting for dinner for those who wish to enjoy more futuristic presentations and Kyoto's unique night views. Additionally, the content is designed to appeal to railroad fans and people of all ages. Its prime location, just one train stop from JR Kyoto Station, makes it convenient to visit after sightseeing or shopping.

▲Interior of Car No 3. The woman in the photo is "Blackbird," a crew member aboard the "Future Train."

▲ Interior of Car No 3.

▲ Exterior view of the entire facility Source of image: FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER ＆ CAFE

■ Facility Location
　3-7 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City Umekoji Highline