Kyoto Station

Shibuya246 · 18 January 2011 · 1 min read · 2 photos · 3,983 views · 1 comment

With such a great train culture, there are also some interesting stations to visit in Japan. Tokyo Station still has some of the red brick buildings left, but here at Kyoto Station, you can see modern Japanese breezy station building with plenty of character. Dark polished surfaces surrounded with rich colors. Modern Kyoto.

Visiting today · Kyoto, Kansai

Visiting Kyoto Station Building, Kyoto today

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Added by Shibuya246, separate from the original post above. Facts are checked every quarter against the sources below. Check opening times and prices before you go.

What it is: The station building opened in 1997 for Kyoto's 1,200th anniversary. It was designed by Hiroshi Hara, is 70 m high and 470 m long.
Getting there: It is part of Kyoto Station itself. The Karasuma (north) side faces downtown and Kyoto Tower; the quieter Hachijo side is near Toji Temple.
Admission: Free. The Skyway, a glass corridor about 45 m above the central hall, is open 10:00-22:00 from the 11th-floor restaurant level.
Tip: Climb the 171-step Grand Stairway from the 4th floor to the rooftop Sky Garden, open 6:00-23:00, for views over the city.
Tip: Coin lockers fill up on busy days; luggage storage and delivery services are in the basement.

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Same stamp, more posts: Kyoto Station Sunset (2013) · Kyoto Station View (2012) · Isetan at Kyoto Station (2012)

Sources: Kyoto Station (japan-guide.com) · Kyoto Station (Wikipedia) · Kyoto Station Building facilities (kyotostation.com)

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