About Kyoto
Japan is an island country consisting of large and small islands situated in the east of the Asian continent. Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School is located in Kyoto in the Kansai region of Japan.
With a population of around 1.5 million, Kyoto boasts a rich history spanning 1,200 years, making Kyoto one of Japan’s oldest existing cities. This richness of heritage alongside its modernity makes for an unparalleled learning environment for Kyoto Minsai students.
Kyoto City Overview
- Population
- Around 1.5 million, the 8th largest population in Japan (as of 2020)
- Access
- 90 minutes from Kansai International Airport by airport bus
- Access between other cities
- 40 minutes to Osaka by train
2 hours and 30 minutes to Tokyo by Shinkansen
Annual Temperature and Rainfall in Kyoto CIty
Precipitation varies greatly depending on temperature and season. Each season is distinct from one another.
The Charm of Studying in Kyoto
Experience History and Culture as You Live and Study at Japan’s Ancient Capital
With a history spanning 1,200 years, many of Kyoto’s ancient architecture still stand to this day. Having one of the largest number of shrines and temples in all of Japan, the city is an extremely popular tourist destination for both Japanese and foreign travelers. By train, it takes only half an hour from Kyoto Minsai to visit several of Kyoto’s famous sights. We also arrange field trips for our students in order for them to embrace Japanese culture more.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
40 minutes from Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School by train
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Kinkaku-ji
35 minutes from Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School by train
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Arashiyama
15 minutes from Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School by train
Enjoy Shopping at Kyoto’s City Center
At Kyoto City’s downtown area, shopping choices are plentiful, from daily necessities such as groceries and electronics to Japanese cultural items such as books, hobby goods, and apparel. Restaurants, meanwhile, offer a great balance of local and international cuisine, offering both residents and visitors a wide selection of choices that suit their palates.
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Kawaramachi Station Area
This is Kyoto’s city center where several large name department stores and Japanese traditional restaurants are abound, perfect for shopping aficionados.
10 minutes from Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School by train
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Teramachi Kyogoku Shopping Arcade
This area is home to a number of manga, game, and hobby goods stores, great for otakus.
10 minutes from Kyoto Minsai Japanse Language School by train
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Kyoto Station Area
This is the gateway to Kyoto City, where the city’s largest electronics and appliance retailers are located at.
10 minutes from Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School by train
Enjoy Each of Japan’s Four Seasons as It Unfolds
Spring ・ Sakura/Japanese Cherry Blossom Season
Kyoto City offers a plethora of cherry blossom viewing spots, with the row of trees across Kyoto Minsai’s 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. At Kyoto Minsai, we also hold culture classes for traditional events of each season.
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Summer ・ Gion Festival
This is the largest festival in Kyoto, 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.
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Autumn ・ Autumn Foliage
Autumn in Kyoto, when leaves turn red and yellow, is perfect for visiting the city’s numerous shrines and temples.
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Winter ・ Occasional Snowfall
Winters in Kyoto are fairly cold with the usual light snow and the occasional heavy snowfall.
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Kyoto Minsai’s Learning Environment