Beautiful 360° view of the Kyoto Station area. The tower is about 100 meters tall, and at the top you’ll find panoramic binoculars to enjoy the view.
Adult tickets cost ¥900 (children and students pay lower prices). You can purchase them at the ticket counter located on the 1st floor. After buying your ticket, you need to go up to the 11th floor.
Yes, the observation deck is accessible to those in wheelchairs, and there are facilities to assist, including a wheelchair lift. Wheelchair rental service is also available upon inquiry.
Kyoto Tower hosts a variety of dining options, from casual to fine dining. Traditional Japanese pubs (izakaya) like Mirakuza offer fresh seafood and various dishes. Other options include Fushimi for Kyoto set meals, Toh En for Chinese cuisine, and several buffet and café options, such as Tower Terrace.
Yes, Kyoto Tower Sando, spanning several floors, offers numerous dining options, souvenir shops, and cultural workshops. It's a great place to find gifts and memorabilia.
Kyoto Tower is conveniently located directly opposite Kyoto Railway Station. It's easily accessible by train, bus, or car, with parking spots nearby.
Visited on a Friday night since it was very clear. Small queue at the counter to buy a ticket and went easily up the small elevator to the top. It's a pretty small observation deck as opposed to other places like Toronto or Seattle, but there are small seats to sit and watch the view, along with a few viewfinders.
In true fashion, they do try to get you to have your picture taken for a cost, but you can skip it and go directly to the elevator to go down.
It was cool to see it in the evening, but it might be nicer to go durinf the day. However, I wouldn't recommend you spend the money as there are vantage points from all over Kyoto.
Amazing view and experience. I loved how we can look throigh different telescopes and every side. There's a stamp at the top, some gachapons for souvenir, and a small shop at the end when you exit. It looks so pretty at night too! Many shops in the main building.
We went up the tower at night and it gave us a great view of the city! You can pick out some key landmarks and really get a sense of the scale and size of Kyoto. We spent about 45 minutes from when we entered to leaving. Worth the money if you like a good view.
No wait to get to the observation deck but it was busy once we got there. Very warm in there. When we went to the lower level, they wanted to take photos which they said were free. Then at the end of the circle, they tried to charge for them. So don't say they will be free. Nice views and not very expensive.
