Rising directly across from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower is the city's tallest landmark and an ideal first stop for stunning panoramas — its 100-meter observation deck frames temples, the city grid and distant mountains. The steel spire sits atop a nine-story building with shops and a hotel, so you can browse local stores, grab a bite and watch Kyoto glow at night.

Nearby Spots

Sanjusangendo

Kyoto Railway Museum

To-ji

Tofuku-ji

Kennin-ji

Popular in Osaka & Kansai

Kinkaku-ji

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kiyomizu-dera

Arashiyama

Nijo Castle

Gion