Kyoto Tower: Location & Nearest Station (0 km from Kyoto Station)
Kyoto Tower is a tower in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 1 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Tower |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 京都タワー |
| Location | Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyoto Municipal Subway Kyōto Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 0 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Height | 131 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.98750, 135.75917 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/kyoto-tower/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyoto Municipal Subway Kyōto Station, about 0.1 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (京都タワー) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Higashi Hongan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Meikaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Fudōdō Myōō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shōsei Garden – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Ayako Tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.