Thursday, August 5, 2010

Kyoto Tower, Kyoto

After about a week in Osaka, we headed to Kyoto on the bullet train. It was thrilling but I will leave that for another post. Guide books advise to go up to the Kyoto Station Building to see the sunset. We did just that and it was awesome.

Kyoto tower reflection © Evelyn Howard 2010

Kyoto Tower reflection shot from the top of Kyoto Station Building

Kyoto Tower sunset

Kyoto tower is an observation tower and  is the tallest structure in Kyoto

Sunset from Kyoto Station Building

Fantastic colours as the sun set, with the moon high up in the sky

Kyoto Sunset © Evelyn Howard 2010

Colours over the city and the beautiful mountains (a helipad in the foreground ).

Kyoto Station Building © Evelyn Howard 2010

Looking back down at Kyoto Station Building from the top floor.

Kyoto Tower at night © Evelyn Howard 2010

On another night, I photographed the tower from the ground.

Skywatch : check out the link for other sky photos.

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