Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto

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Ritsumeikan University is a private university in Kyoto, Japan, that traces its origin to 1869. With the Kinugasa Campus in Kyoto, and Kyoto Prefecture, the university also has a satellite called Biwako-Kusatsu Campus and Osaka-Ibaraki Campus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°1'60"N, 135°43'30"E

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Ritsumeikan University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Ryōan-ji, Ninna-ji.

0.5 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
13 min walk • Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a historic temple that has become an emblem of Kyoto, Japan. This Zen Buddhist temple is renowned for its top two floors completely covered in gold leaf, reflecting an image of opulence and serenity on the pond it...
1.5 miSW
Amusement park
Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Kyoto
39 min walk • Toei Kyoto Studio Park, nestled in the heart of the historic city of Kyoto, Japan, offers a unique blend of entertainment and culture. This theme park, unlike any other, is a working film set and an amusement park rolled into one, providing visitors with an immersive...
~1820 ftW
Long-standing temple with a Zen rock garden
Ryōan-ji, Kyoto
9 min walk • Ryōan-ji, located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan, is an iconic Zen Buddhist temple known for its enigmatic rock garden, which attracts visitors from around the world. Established in 1450 during the Muromachi period, the temple belongs to the Myoshinji school of...
0.7 miSW
Buddhist temple with scenic grounds
Ninna-ji, Kyoto
18 min walk • Ninna-ji is a historic temple that stands as a beacon of cultural heritage in the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan. This revered site, founded in the year 888, is a quintessential representation of Japanese religious architecture and traditional aesthetics.
1.4 miNE
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
36 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Kyoto, Daitoku-ji stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted Zen Buddhist traditions. This sprawling temple complex, established in the 14th century, is not only a place of religious significance but also a serene park that offers a...
0.6 miE
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
16 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
~880 ftSW
Temple
Tōji-in, Kyoto
5 min walk • Tōji-in is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Tenryū sect located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan, and one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, first shōgun of the Ashikaga dynasty.
0.4 miE
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
11 min walk • The Hirano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. This shrine is known and popular for its gardens and many trees.
0.8 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Garden
Taizō-in, Kyoto
22 min walk • Taizō-in is the oldest sub-temple of the Myōshin-ji Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple, situated in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Zen priest Muinsoin in 1404.
~640 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
4 min walk • The Kyoto Museum for World Peace is part of Ritsumeikan University in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Museum is accessible to the public for a 400-600 Yen fee.
0.8 miS
Temple complex with landscaped gardens
Myōshin-ji, Kyoto
21 min walk • Myōshin-ji is a temple complex in Kyoto, Japan, and head temple of the associated branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ritsumeikan University?

Nearby attractions include Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto (4 min walk), Tōji-in, Kyoto (5 min walk), Rokushō-ji, Kyoto (6 min walk), Ryōan-ji, Kyoto (9 min walk).

How to get to Ritsumeikan University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ritsumeikan University:

Bus

京都市交通局衣笠操車場 (3 min walk)
Waratenjin mae • Lines: 101, 102 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Tōjiin • Lines: B (10 min walk)
Ryōanji • Lines: B (11 min walk)

Train

Myoshinji (16 min walk)
Emmachi (28 min walk)