Overview of Kyoto
With a population of approximately 1.4 million, Kyoto City boasts a rich history spanning more than 1,200 years, making it one of Japan’s oldest cities. This richness of culture and heritage alongside its modern sensibilities make for an unparalleled learning environment for Kyoto Minsai students.
The Charm of Living and Studying in Kyoto
While pristine nature, temples, shrines, and world heritage sites abound in Kyoto City, the charm of living in Kyoto lies in its atmosphere. Life in Kyoto neither feels too busy nor too quiet. Downtown Kawaramachi can feel lively yet once one hops over to the south in Fushimi, it can be serene.
Attractions aside, Kyoto is also considered a student town with numerous universities, vocational schools, and other learning institutions, making the city an ideal environment for learning. The compactness of the city also makes for getting around relatively easy for students either by bicycles or by public transportation, with city buses and trains conveniently connecting to almost everywhere in Japan.
Japan’s Four Seasons in Kyoto
Spring
Kyoto City offers a plethora of cherry blossom viewing spots, with the row of trees across our Tenjingawa Campus among one of many. Taking in and enjoying the transition of each season is one of the countless charms of living in Kyoto.
Summer
The Gion Festival is one of the largest festivals in Japan, where lantern lights from gigantic floats that line up the downtown area illuminate in a magical manner as the festive sound of bells echo throughout the streets during summer.
Autumn
Autumn in Kyoto, when leaves turn red and yellow, is perfect for visiting the city’s numerous shrines and temples.
Winter
Winters in Kyoto are fairly cold with the usual light snow and the occasional heavy snowfall.