basic information

Standing 131 meters tall just across Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower is far and away Kyoto's tallest building. It is also one of only a few modern iconic landmarks in a city famous for its ancient temples and shrines. The tower was completed in 1964, the same year as the opening of the shinkansen and the Tokyo Olympics.

A viewing platform is located 100 meters above ground and affords a 360 degree view of the whole of Kyoto and as far as Osaka Bay on clear days. Kyoto Tower stands on top of a typical commercial building, which contains souvenir shops, restaurants and a hotel. In the basement, there is a public bath.

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how to get there

Kyoto Tower stands on the north side of Kyoto Station.

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hours and fees

Viewing Platform
Hours:	9:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:40)
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	770 yen

Baths
Hours:	7:30 to 20:30 (entry until 20:00)
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	750 yen (600 yen with online coupon)

news and reports

	Kyoto Autumn Color Report November 21, 2009
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travel community

Popularity of Kyoto Tower:
Users who have been to Kyoto: 1962
Users who have been to Kyoto Tower: 179

27th of 46 most visited sights in Kyoto.
118th of 557 most visited sights nationwide.

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hotels & ryokan

Ryokan Hirashin 3min walk to Shijo Karasuma Sta. Spacious Japanese-style rooms. 140 years of history. Public baths renovated in 2006. Hotel Sugicho A ryokan in the center of Kyoto town. From 4000yen. 4 train stations are within walking distance. Try the Kyoto Kaiseki. Tomiya Ryokan A traditional Japanese inn located 2 min walk from Kyoto Station. Close to bus terminal for all the attractions. Japanese hotel, Ryokan Nishiyama Experience the real Japan at our affordable ryokan. Close to major tourist spots in Kyoto. Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto Voted No.1 hostel in Asia by Hostelworld customers. 9 mins walk from JR Kyoto station Bed from 2,500 yen. Gion Hatanaka A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.

tours and packages

Kyoto Tours Various tours and travel packages for Kyoto and surroundings.

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