Kyoto station is so vast. You may be surprised if passing through there without this Kyoto station guide as the background knowledge that is not only a station, but a huge complex facility.
We would say; For you who have already gone with a purpose, “Don’t get lost”.
For you who have a time, “How about going exploring, your trip has already begun from this station”.

The Kyoto station guide (Building information)
There are a department store and a hotel, theater, shopping & restaurant mall, and etc with symbolic architectures of this complex facility such as a grand staircase rising towards the sky and an aerial walkway offering a magnificent view of the Kyoto city, a highly expanding glass facade, and more.

