Quick Guide of Kyoto Railway Station

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Kyoto Railway Station Highlights

The beauty of glass and steel, the building of Kyoto train station is something more than a major transport hub of the city - it's also one of the popular tourist attractions. Of course, it's primary function is to serve trains (including the world-famous Shinkansen) to such amazing Japanese cities as Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima, but the station is worth visiting even if you don't have a train trip in mind, as it provides excellent shopping opportunities. If you don't have enough time before departure to treat yourself to a shopping rendezvous, make sure to at least stop by the Sky Tunnel, located above Kyoto's bullet train station's central hall. It offers some of the best views of the city, so you definitely won't be disappointed.

What is more, the nearby area is also not short of sites to explore. Within walking distance from the station, you can find the Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Theater, and the "Eki" Museum.

Kyoto's Shinkansen Station Services

The architect Hiroshi Hara did a spectacular job, as the complex combines beauty and functionality (basically a trademark of Japanese train stations), offering to take advantage of the following facilities:

information centers;
a wide variety of shops;
great dining options (from fast-food points to fashionable restaurants);
lost & found;
left-luggage coin lockers;
waiting rooms, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay;
complimentary WiFi;
ATM's and currency exchange points and many more.

Q&A: Train Stations in Kyoto

What is the main train station in Kyoto?

Doing a brilliant job of housing 2 stations under one roof, the stations of Kintetsu Kyoto and JR, Kyoto train station is the biggest and the busiest station in the city.

Where do bullet trains stop in Kyoto?

As mentioned above, Shinkansen trains stop at the Kyoto railway station. If you are planning to travel on a famous Japanese bullet train, you need to find the Shinkansen platforms, located in the southern part of the building known as Hachijo (it faces the Hachijo street hence the name). Generally, platforms 11 & 12 are reserved for the trains to Tokyo and Nagoya, while platforms 13 & 14 serve the trains to Osaka and Hakata.