Location

Kyoto Women’s University is ideally located in the east of Kyoto City, in the foothills of Amidaga-mine mountain, a quiet location surrounded by beautiful greenery, ancient temples and shrines. As it overlooks Kyoto City, the area retains the beauty once praised by Sei Shonagon. Sites of historic and cultural importance, such as Kiyomizu Temple, Myohoin Temple, Chishakuin Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and the Kyoto National Museum, are within walking distance of the university or an easy bicycle ride. Blessed with its rich natural and historic setting, as well as its proximity to central Kyoto, Kyoto Women’s University offers an ideal environment where students can enjoy their studies and their life on campus.

Access Map

You can travel to K.W.U. from Kyoto Station on two bus route. Traveling time is about 10-15 minutes:

Route 1:

Take City buses nos. 206, 208 or 100. Get off at the “Higashiyama-Shichijo” bus stop; from here you can walk to K.W.U. within 5 minutes.

Route 2:

Take the Princess Line bus from the “Hachijoguchi Exit” for about 10 minutes and get off at “Kyoto Joshi Daigaku mae” bus stop, located on campus.