⛩️ Temples & Culture
Kanchanaburi
The JEATH WAR museum (prisoner camp)
3.7(87 reviews)
Location Info
Opening Hours
Monday08:30-16:30
Tuesday08:30-16:30
Wednesday08:30-16:30
Thursday08:30-16:30
Friday08:30-16:30
Saturday08:30-16:30
Sunday08:30-16:30
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Moderate
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire recommended for exploring beyond town.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (town is flat)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Songthaews along the river
- •Long-tail boat tours on the river