Kyoto Tower is a rather dated building that provides a view of Kyoto and its surrounding mountains. It’s not going to blow you away, but is worth it if you have time.
Budget travel tips
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Don’t forget to use the coupon for a little discount. Click on the tower pic and print the coupon on the next page.
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine also offers a great, and free, view of Kyoto from the top of its east-side mountain.
How to get there
Kyoto Tower is just outside Kyoto station central/north exit. You can’t miss it.
Information
Opening times: 9 AM to 9 PM (entry ends 20 minutes before closing)
Cost: Adults 700 yen, Junior High School Students 550 yen, Younger Children 450 yen (print out this coupon for discount)
Map
Recommended Hostels and Cheap Hotels
Jiyujin
A little bit pricier than the others, but with a more ‘Japanesey’ feel and atmosphere. It’s also smaller and therefore much quieter than the others. Check prices at Booking.com
Khaosan Kyoto Guest House and Khaosan Kyoto Theater
Khaosan have a load of hostels in Tokyo, and their Kyoto hostels are solid hostel experiences. Expect polite, excitable staff and really good prices.
Khaosan Kyoto Guest House: Check prices at Booking.com,
Khaosan Kyoto Theater: Check prices at Booking.com
More at Booking.com
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