Study in Kyoto

kinnkakuji Kyoto is home to some of Japan's most important World Heritage Sites such as the Ryoanji, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Temples, and Nijo Castle. Ritsumeikan University School of Law is located within walking distance of Nijo Castle. Kyoto enjoys a harmonious blend of the ancient and the modern, thus giving students a unique opportunity to experience all aspects of Japanese culture.

More Information on Kyoto
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/index.html
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/
http://www.kcif.or.jp/en/

Getting around in Kyoto (bicycle)

In big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, you can go almost anywhere with subways and trains, but in Kyoto, you may find it difficult to choose the right transportation to take. City buses is widely spread in Kyoto city main area, and may be more convenient than train.

To get around in Kyoto freely and conveniently, a rental cycle is one of the good options. With a bicycle, you can go narrow allys where you may find old houses and small local stores which are not on the guide book.
However, there is no parking space in Ritsumeikan Suzaku Campus. If you want to ride a bicycle to attend the Kyoto Seminar, park at the public bicycle parking right by Suzaku campus, where you can park your bicycle 150 yen a day.

There are many place you can rent a bicycle, and some Inn's or hotels may have rental cycle service also. Here are some suggested places you can rent a cycle.
http://www.kctp.net/en/index.html
http://bicycle.homepage.jp/
http://www.cyclekyoto.com/bike-rental

City Bus

The Kyoto City bus is useful to reach various places within Kyoto.
You will be provided a Route Bus Map English version on the fist day of the seminar.
The fare within the city center is 220 yen and the fare for traveling outside of the city depends on the distance traveled. To find out how to ride the bus, please click here.

Subways and Train

The Kyoto Municipal Subway Line consists of the inner city south north "Karasuma" Line and the east-west "Tozai" Line. The fare is from 210 yen to 340 yen.
If you wish to know the Kyoto Municipal Subway Line Map and How to ride the subway, please click here.

Train

Train companies such as Keihan, Hankyu, Kintetsu and JR have their own train lines in the city. JR covers the whole Japan, and Keihan, Kintetsu and Hankyu cover only Kansai area.
Keihan Train Map
Hankyu Railway
Kintetsu Railway Map
Japan Travel Railway Access Information
Time Table and Fare Search

Tourist Information

Tourist information and consultation of sightseeing will be available in the following information offices.
1.Kyoto City Tourist information Office
Open 8:30-19:00
TEL 075-343-6655
JR Kyoto Station Bldg. 2F

2. Kyoto Tourist Information
Open 10:00-18:00
Closed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
TEL 075-344-3300
JR Kyoto Station Bldg. 9F
Welcome Inn Reservation Center also provides services to foreign visitors in securing reservations for inexpensive accommodation here. Opening Hours: 10:00-13:00/14:00-17:30

Study in Tokyo

Tokyo Campus

Tokyo is the Capital of Japan where over 11 million people live. The population is one of the largest in the world. Tokyo is not only the center of politics and economy in Japan, but also the center of world economy and culture, and it offers a number of must-see places. Ritsumeikan University Tokyo Campus is located at the center of Tokyo. This convenient location will give students an opportunity to enjoy life in the unique metropolitan city of Tokyo.

Transportation in the Tokyo 23 ward area

The train and subway systems are well developed in the Tokyo 23 ward area, however, the route map is rather complicate. You are recommended to look up at the Route Map and search for the line which goes from the place you are now to the place you want to go and where you should transfer trains.

For further details about transportation in the Tokyo 23 ward area (the kind of trains, how to buy the ticket, economical tickets and passes etc.)
Please refer to the transportation page of Tokyo Tourism Information.

Tokyo Metro
Toei Subway
JR East
Tokyo Subway Route Map

More Information on Tokyo
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Center
10 Fl.,Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Bldg.
2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006
TEL:03-3201-3331 Open daily from 9 to 17:00 Headquater's Office

Tokyo Tourist Information Center, Main Office
1 Fl, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bldg No.1
Tel: 03-5321-3077 Open from 9:30 to 18:30

For further details and other offices, please click here.

Study in Kyoto/Tokyo

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Study in Tokyo

Transportation in the Tokyo 23 ward area

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