Kyoto Tower
The tower also serves as a starting point for tourists, featuring touchscreen information monitors and QR code-based information provision in the observation deck. Additionally, within the observation deck, there is a "Tawawa-chan Shrine," where the official mascot character "Tawawa-chan" of Kyoto Tower is enshrined. It is said that this shrine grants benefits for matchmaking, and cute ema (votive tablets) and omikuji (fortune slips) are available.
Notably, this tower is built using a monocoque structure without steel framing. Inside the tower, there are 285 steps, allowing visitors to enjoy breathtaking views from a height of 131 meters above ground. Since its opening on December 28, 1964, it has attracted 400,000 to 500,000 visitors every year, becoming a renowned landmark for tourism in Kyoto. Moreover, the tower features various fun spots, and it is loved not only by tourists but also by local residents. It is expected to continue contributing to the revitalization of Kyoto with diverse developments.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Kyoto Tower
- Location
- 〒600-8216 721-1 Higashishio Koji-cho, Shichijo-dori Karasuma, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- Immediately from JR Kyoto Station, a 2-minute walk from the "Kyoto Station Front" bus stop.
- Parking
- No dedicated parking available. Please use the nearby coin parking.
- Business Hours
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last admission at 8:30 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Open year-round.
- Fees
- Adults: 900 yen
High school students: 700 yen
Elementary and middle school students: 600 yen
Children (3 years and older): 200 yen - Contact Information
- Phone Number：075-361-3215
- Official Website
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