Central Station Bus Terminal

Kyoto's Main Transit Gateway

This camera overlooks the bus terminal on the Karasuma side of Kyoto Station, the principal hub from which sightseeing loops, express coaches and municipal routes fan out across the ancient capital. The elevated concourse and numbered boarding bays anchor one of the most-used public-transport interchanges in western Japan.

Buses, Platforms and Passengers

Sightseers heading for the temples and shrines of Kyoto begin their journeys here, boarding the green municipal buses and tour services that line the wide forecourt. The constant shuffle of vehicles, taxis and pedestrians gives the terminal its distinctive urban energy.

Architecture of Kyoto Station

Above the terminal rises the vast steel-and-glass station complex, a landmark of contemporary Japanese design that contrasts with the historic city it serves. Its cantilevered canopy shelters the platforms and frames every view captured by this camera.

Official Kyoto Tourism Camera

Operated by the Kyoto City Tourism Association, this feed is part of a network of cameras that let visitors gauge crowd levels and plan comfortable itineraries before setting out to explore the city's celebrated districts.