Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Tower (京都タワー, Kyōto-tawā) is an observation tower located in Kyoto, Japan. The steel tower is the tallest structure in Kyoto with its observation deck at 100 metres (328 ft) and its spire at 131 metres (430 ft). The 800-ton tower stands atop a 9-story building, which houses a 3-star hotel and several stores. The entire complex stands opposite Kyōto Station.
| Kyoto Tower | |
|---|---|
京都タワー | |
| General information | |
| Type | Observation tower |
| Location | 721-1 Karasuma-dori Higashi Shiokoji-cho Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto 600-8216 |
| Coordinates | 34°59′15″N 135°45′33″E |
| Construction started | 1963 |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Opening | December 28, 1964 |
| Cost | ¥380 million ($1.056 million in 1963) |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 131 metres (430 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Mamoru Yamada |
| Structural engineer | Makoto Tanahashi |
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