Kyoto Tower, located in Kyoto City, is known for its observation deck, the highest tower in the city at 131 meters above ground level, from which visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Kyoto’s tourist spots and the city of Kyoto, as well as the Osaka area.

Higashi Honganji seen from Kyoto Tower
Higashi Honganji

Kiyomizu-dera Temple seen from Kyoto Tower
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kyoto Tower is a symbolic building that can be seen after exiting the central exit of JR Kyoto Station. The slender white tower was designed in the motif of a lighthouse, and is illuminated at night to create a magical atmosphere.

Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Tower illuminated

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KYOTO TOWER SANDO and KYOTO TOWER HOTEL

Below the tower is a hotel and a commercial facility called KYOTO TOWER SANDO, where visitors can buy Kyoto souvenirs and enjoy a meal.

If you stay at KYOTO TOWER HOTEL or KYOTO TOWER HOTEL ANNEX, which are operated by the same company as Kyoto Tower, you will receive an admission ticket to the Kyoto Tower observation deck. (If you make a reservation through the hotel’s official website)

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INFORMATION

NAME

Kyoto Tower (京都タワー)

BUSINESS DAY

Every day

ADMISSION

Adults: 800yen, High school students: 650yen, Middle and Elementary school students: 550yen, 3 years old and up: 150yen

ADDRESS

721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto 600-8216

ACCESS

2-10 minute walk from Kyoto Station.

STATION INFO

(JR) Kyoto Station
JR Kyoto Line, JR Nara Line, Sagano Line, Kosei Line, Biwako Line, San'in Main Line, Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokaido Main Line, Hokuriku Line, Limited Express Hashidate, Thunderbird Express, Kansai-Airport Express Haruka, Limited Express Super Hakuto, Limited Express Kuroshio, Limited Express Hida, Limited Express Kinosaki

(Kyoto Municipal Subway) Kyoto Station
Subway Karasuma Line

(Kintetsu Railway) Kyoto Station
Kyoto Line

LINK

https://www.kyoto-tower.jp/en/