A live webcam stream offers a real-time view of Kyoto Station, a strikingly modern building that contrasts with Kyoto’s traditional image.
Opened in 1997, this architectural marvel was designed by Hara Hiroshi to mark the 1200th anniversary of Kyoto’s founding. The station’s futuristic design incorporates elements meant to reflect the city’s historical and cultural significance. The large main hall, known as the Matrix, features an exposed steel-beamed roof that echoes the grid-like layout of Kyoto’s streets.