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Kyoto
Kyoto Notre Dame University is located in Japan's world famous ancient capital city of Kyoto, 45km（27 miles）from Osaka, 514km（320 miles）west of Tokyo. The City of Kyoto is rich in cultural heritage where tradition and new contemporary culture co-exist in harmony. Since its foundation in 794, Kyoto flourished as the cultural and political capital of Japan for over a thousand years until 1868 , when the capital was moved to Tokyo. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Kyoto basin, the Kitayama and Higashiyama forests rim the city, and the picturesque Kamo River runs the length of the city from north to south. Thousands of temples, shrines, and gardens built in the long history of Kyoto since the 8th century have been well preserved, and seventeen of them were recognized as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in 1994.
Kinkaku-ji（The Golden Temple） |
In Kyoto, Tradition and contemporary culture co-exist in harmony. With a population of 1,470,000 and with 100,000 businesses, Kyoto ho sts the headquarters of such innovative companies as Nintendo, Kyocera, and Shimazu. Kyoto is also known as a city of academic excellence with over 47 colleges and universities.
Kyoto is one of the most popular cities to visit in Japan. Over 47 million tourists from all over the world visit every year to experience the historical sites and traditional Japanese spirit.
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Kitayama
Kyoto Notre Dame University is situated near Kitayama Street in the Shimogamo district, a quiet and safe residential area with new cultural spots and excellent shops in the northern part of Kyoto City. Both commuters and resident students find it very easy to go downtown in fifteen minutes either by city bus or by subway. Students can enjoy all the advantages of the superb location of Kyoto Notre Dame University, including Takaragaike Park, Kyoto International Conference Hall, Kyoto Concert Hall, Kyoto Botanical Garden, and the Garden of Fine Arts, just a ten-minute walk from campus. Students enjoy Kitayama Street itself with many shops and dining places. They also have many opportunities for academic, athletic, and social activities with students of nearby universities, including Kyoto University and Kyoto Institute of Technology.
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| Garden of Fine Art,Kyoto |
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Kyoto Concert Hall |
Kitayama Street |
Kyoto Botanical Garden |
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