Considered by many as an eyesore, Kyoto Tower is an observation tower and at 131 meters in height, is the tallest structure in Kyoto. The tower is situated just to the North of Kyoto Station. It’s immediately visible upon living the station.
There is a hotel at the base of the tower.
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京都タワー
721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
9 am to 9:20 pm for the observation deck
Adults: ¥800
- 250 m from Kyoto Station Tōkaido ShinkansenJR Kyoto Line (A31)Nara Line (D1)Karasuma Line (K11)Kyoto Line (Kintetsu) (B1)Biwako Line (A31)Sagano Line (E1)
- 0.8 km from Shichijō Station Keihan Main Line (KH37)
- 0.9 km from Gojō Station Karasuma Line (K10)