A proposal to scrap a ban on tall buildings in Kyoto to make way for towers and tourism infrastructure has drawn criticism that the move would fundamentally damage the skyline of Japan’s historic capital.
A panel advising the city government suggested revising the existing height restriction – which limits buildings near Kyoto Station to a maximum of 31 metres – to 60 metres.
The panel claimed on Wednesday the change would “revitalise” the area around the station that served as the gateway to…
Kyoto is eyeing taller buildings. Critics warn it will look like ‘every other city in Japan’
