Kyoto Tower
The highest construction in Kyoto ‒ tower with a observation deck located at an altitude of 100 meters. Together with the spire, it rises 131 meters in height. Weight is 800 tons. It was installed on the roof of a 9-story three-star hotel. The complex has shops for retail.
Construction history
The idea of building the Kyoto Tower appeared in the 60s of the last century. It was originally planned that it would be announced for the Olympic Games in 1964. Work started in 1963 and lasted 1 year.
In place of the Kyoto Tower, a city post used to work. It is reinforced with high quality metal frames. The design consists of steel. The object imitates the shape of a Japanese candle. It was developed by Makoto Tanahashi. He is a doctor in the engineering department of a local university. The specialist approached the work as responsibly as possible and considered all possible options so that it would last as long as possible and would not quickly lose its original appearance. It can withstand typhoon and earthquake. The building remains stable during gusts of wind up to 90 meters per second.
Basic information
In the first year since the opening, 1 million visitors managed to visit the observation deck. However, then tourist attractiveness was not particularly popular. The Japanese explain this by the fact that the tower does not have useful practical meaning. It does not serve as a TV tower. It is just a sightseeing platform, but it was originally negotiated during its construction. However, not all local residents believed that the country needed acupuncture. Many considered it inappropriate to invest in the construction of the tower. But this opinion was not taken into account.
On average, about 400 thousand people visit her annually, including tourists who came to get acquainted with the culture of Japan.
Tourist information
Kyoto Tower is divided into 2 parts. At the box office they sell tickets that open access to 9 elevators. They can reach the very top where telescopes are installed. It offers views of almost the entire city, which is located on the island of Honshu.
Commercial sites operate on the ground floor of the complex, and on the ground floor you can go to the spa. Above the hotel there is a 3-story restaurant where you can get acquainted with the national cuisine. The tower is lifted daily from 9.00 to 21.00. It is important to understand that you can only enter the building before 20.40. If you are late for at least 1 minute from the specified time, entry will be strictly prohibited. These are the rules of the visit, no exceptions are made for anyone.
