JR Kyoto station

Contemporary design in a city of tradition

John Carter Sep 11, 2013 - 1 min read

The linear and geometric appearance of the stations interior really is incredible.

The glass front of the building distorts the reflection of the city in a way that I found reminiscent of cubism

Escalators climb 70 meters to the building roof. While enjoying the ascent you can marvel at the steel structures above your head.

The roof offers viewing windows over the city and a minimalist garden that's really enchanting at sunset.

While looking around the building no one resist such a view

On the descent back into the station be sure to appreciate the steel structure from a closer perspective.

A departure sign that couldn't be more fitting for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The pale green luminance of the station stands out amongst the more cliché neon glow of a city after dark.

Train stations in Japan of course provide convenient travel that spans the length of the country but they often also offer incredible shopping facilities that cater to your every need. Pushing aside the commuting and shopping aspects of the building, visiting a station just to bask in the glory of its architecture is something that may not come to mind but it really is worth doing. JR West Kyoto station climbs high over the city, its sleek grey face really is a beautiful sight to behold. While Tokyo station is the essence of the Meji restoration, Kyoto is a contemporary work of art. The outside of the station is designed in a futurist style consisting of cubic glass and metal but I personally fell in love with the interior.