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Kyoto Tower

This Kyoto’s landmark is brimming with the charm of Kyoto.

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It is located right in front of Kyoto Station. It was designed in the shape of a lighthouse to illuminate Kyoto, and is the tallest building in Kyoto at 131 meters. It has been visited by over 32 million people since it opened in 1964.
You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto from the observation deck, 100 meters above the ground. On a clear day, you can even see Osaka through the free telescope there.

After enjoying the scenery, strolling inside the building underneath the tower would be enjoyable. The commercial facility “KYOTO TOWER SANDO”, located on the first basement floor to the second floor, is brimming with the charm of Kyoto. The first basement floor is a food hall with a collection of famous and popular Kyoto gourmet restaurants and cafes. The first floor is filled with Kyoto-style items such as Japanese and Western sweets, Japanese pickles, and cosmetics, making it an ideal place for souvenir shopping. On the second floor, you can try to involve yourself in traditional Kyoto culture by making Japanese confectionery, learning how to make sushi, painting on Kiyomizu wares, and renting a kimono. The fifth through ninth floors are used for a hotel, so this should be the most convenient location to stay.

At night, Kyoto tower is lit up in red, blue, pink, and green depending on the season and events, so be sure to check to see if you can see the tower’s beautiful illumination.

Highlights

  • A tourist attraction located right in front of Kyoto Station.
  • It is a landmark of Kyoto which celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2019.
  • You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto from the observation deck, 100 meters above the ground.
  • There are various options beneath the tower, such as hotels, restaurants, food halls, souvenir shops, and traditional culture workshops.

Photos

  • The white, slender tower stands out against the blue sky of Kyoto.

    The white, slender tower stands out against the blue sky of Kyoto.

  • The view of Kyoto from the observation deck is spectacular.

    The view of Kyoto from the observation deck is spectacular.

  • There are many Kyoto gourmet food in the food hall.

    There are many Kyoto gourmet food in the food hall.

  • There are many options from standard to hottest Kyoto souvenirs on the 1st floor.

    There are many options from standard to hottest Kyoto souvenirs on the 1st floor.

  • Visitors can participate in traditional Kyoto culture workshops such as Japanese confectionery making on the 2nd floor.

    Visitors can participate in traditional Kyoto culture workshops such as Japanese confectionery making on the 2nd floor.

  • The tower is lit up at night, changing colors depending on the season and events.

    The tower is lit up at night, changing colors depending on the season and events.

Reviews

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  • Tina Lai

    展望台望遠鏡可以使用而且是無料。

  • 張為誠

    一出京都車站立刻就能看到不會很難找,塔上面空間狹小不會待很久時間。

  • 林俊凱

    晚上去京都塔俯瞰城市,會非常美麗。

  • 林凱達

    像是點蠟燭的光明燈!

  • Alex Chen

    不管是白天還是黑夜,京都塔還是很漂亮。

Details

Name in Japanese
京都タワー
Postal Code
600-8216
Address
721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-361-3215
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
<Observation deck> 11:00am-7:00pm (Last admission 6:30pm) *Subject to change
<KYOTO TOWER SANDO> 11:00am-7:00pm (1F/2F), 11:30am-10:00pm (B1F)
*Varies by store
*Last order varies by restaurant
*Opening hours are subject to change
*New Year’s Day 6:30am-8:00am (for the first sunrise of the year), August 16 7:30pm-9:00pm (for special viewing event of Kyoto Gozan Okuribi, reservations are required)
Admission
Adults 900 yen, High school students 700 yen, Elementary/Middle school students 600 yen, preschoolers (age 3 and up) 200 yen
Directions
A 2-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station
Credit Cards
Accepted (JCB, VISA, MUFG CARD, UFJ, NICOS, Master Card、DC, keca, Union Pay)
Official Website
Official Website (English)