Kyoto Tower
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The Kyoto Tower, which stands 131 meters tall just across from Kyoto Station, is the highest building in the city, known for its historic temples and shrines. The skyscraper was completed in 1964, the year the Tokyo Olympics and the Shinkansen opened.
The first-time visitor to Kyoto might well be surprised by the sight of the brightly painted red and white tower that stands directly across from Kyoto Station’s north central exit. On clear days, a viewing platform 100 meters above the ground offers a 360-degree view of Kyoto and as far as Osaka. The rest of the building is made up of offices, restaurants, shops, and a hotel. Across the street from Kyoto Station is where you can find Kyoto Tower.
Address: 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
Official site: https://www.kyoto-tower.jp/
