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“Look at this tiny building!” someone exclaimed. We are standing in front of the Lamp Shed, a small, almost unassuming structure tucked away here at Kyoto Station. Don’t be fooled by its size. This building is a tangible link to Japan’s fascinating railway history. The Lamp Shed, or ランプ小屋 in Japanese, was built in 1879. It was constructed alongside the original Tokaido Line, which ran from Kyoto to Osaka. Back then, even the Emperor’s carriage relied on oil lamps. This humble shed played a vital role. It housed the lamps and oil, essential for illuminating the trains and stations. Imagine the hustle and bustle as workers rushed to prepare the lamps for their nightly journey. The Lamp Shed is more than just a shed. It stands as the oldest surviving railway building in Japan. It has witnessed the evolution of train travel from its nascent stages. Today, the Lamp Shed houses a collection of railway artifacts. They offer a glimpse into a bygone era and remind us of the progress made over the years.

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