Kyoto Station is more than just a place to catch a train. Kyoto Station is a massive, ultra-modern complex of glass and steel designed by award-winning architect Hiroshi Hara and features an incredible variety of shops and restaurants and houses.
Kyoto Station is an important train station and transportation hub in Kyoto. It is the second largest train station building in Japan and is one of the largest buildings in the country, housing a shopping center, hotel, cinema, Isetan department store and several community facilities under a 15-story roof.
At the Kyoto Tourist Information Center, the multilingual staff provides information on sights, events, activities, accommodations and transport options. Free WiFi is also available. The center is on the pedestrian walkway on the second floor.