Observation decks
Nidec Kyoto Tower
京都タワー
Kyoto Station · near Kyoto Station (2 min walk)
Nidec Kyoto Tower in Kyoto Station. Free binoculars on a 100-metre deck let kids spot temples and pick out the mountains ringing Kyoto, right across from the station.
Why children love it: Free binoculars on a 100-metre deck let kids spot temples and pick out the mountains ringing Kyoto, right across from the station.
Honest drawbacks: It is a quick single-view stop with little to do beyond looking out.
Nidec Kyoto Tower
- Best for
- Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 1h
- Opening hours
- 10:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30)
- Price
- Observation deck: adults ¥900, high school ¥700, elementary/JHS ¥600, ages 3+ ¥200, under 3 free (official site)
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- indoor · rainy-day ok
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