Kyoto Tower

Panoramic Point Kyoto, Japan

Standing 131 meters tall just across from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower (京都タワー) is Kyoto's tallest structure and an unusual modern iconic landmark in the city famous for its ancient temples and shrines. The tower was completed in 1964, the same year as the opening of the Shinkansen and the Tokyo Olympics. A viewing platform is located 100 meters above ground and affords a 360-degree view of Kyoto and as far as Osaka on clear days: Kyoto Tower stands on top of a commercial building, which contains souvenir shops, restaurants, and a hotel.