Kyoto International University, Kyotanabe

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Kyoto International University is a small, Christian, international school located in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, Japan. KIU is not officially recognized as a university by the Japanese government. Its legal classification in Japan is as a "miscellaneous school". Credits earned at KIU are transferable to universities in North America. ()

Local name: 京都インターナショナルユニバーシティー Established: 1989 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 34°49'9"N, 135°47'2"E

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Nearby attractions include: Byōdō-in, Ujigami Shrine, Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium, Uji Shrine.

5 miN
Historic temple with a garden and tours
Byōdō-in, Uji
128 min walk • Byōdō-in Temple is a serene historical gem nestled in the city of Uji, Japan. This exquisite example of Buddhist Pure Land (Jodo) architecture was originally built in 998 as a countryside retreat for a powerful politician, but it was converted into a temple by his...
5.3 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple,
Ujigami Shrine, Uji
134 min walk • The Ujigami Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine.
3.7 miN
Park, Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums
Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium, Uji
94 min walk • Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
5.2 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Uji Shrine, Uji
132 min walk • Uji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is adjacent to the Ujigami Shrine.
5.2 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Kōshō-ji, Uji
132 min walk • Kōshō-ji is a Sōtō Zen in temple in Japan. It bears an abbreviated form of the name of the temple established by Eihei Dōgen in Kyoto, Kōshōhōrin-ji, but it was established four centuries after that temple was destroyed, and in a different location.
4.9 miNE
Park, Reservoir, Dam
Amagase Dam, Uji
126 min walk • The Amagase Dam is an arch dam on the Uji River just upstream from Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The main purpose of the dam is flood control but it supports a hydroelectric power station and creates the lower reservoir for the Kisenyama Pumped Storage Plant.
5.3 miSE
Temple, Buddhist temple
Kaijūsen-ji, Nara
135 min walk • Kaijūsen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its five-storied pagoda is a National Treasure of Japan.
1.7 miSE
Town
Ide
44 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Ide is the beautiful Kaju-ji Temple, a serene sanctuary that dates back to the Heian period. The temple's tranquil gardens and ancient architecture provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
2.3 miN
Area
Jōyō, Uji
60 min walk • Jōyō is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. It is halfway between Kyoto and Nara. It contains historical sites including the Shibagahara Tomb and Mito shrine. The city was founded on May 3, 1972.
2.9 miS
Temple
Kuraoka Shrine, Seika
76 min walk • Kuraoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Seika, Kyoto built in 1008 to deity Michizane Sugawara. There are 150+ steps after the entrance to Kuraoka Shrine which leads to the main complex of the shrine.
5 miN
Museum
Hōshōkan, Uji
127 min walk • Byodoin Hoshokan is a history museum located on the grounds of Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto. It is said to be the "first religiously-registered museum" in Japan.