Ryukoku University, Omiya Campus

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The Omiya Campus of Ryukoku University is a historic building located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward. At the beginning, it was a Buddhist seminary connected with Nishi Honganji Temple, but in 1879, built to contain lecture halls when Ryukoku became a university under the reforms of the educational system. It incorporates both Japanese and Western elements, and the Japanese government has designated it an Important Cultural Property. It is used for devotions, Buddhist lectures, other university activities, and Buddhist weddings.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward Shichyori Omiya Higashi-carpenter 125-1 Map
Area: Around Kyoto Station Area
Phone: 0753433311
Hours: 8:00-21:00 (classes start Sunday only)
Closed: Walking freely
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice campus environment in the city center!

Reviewed : 2023.02.24

This is a private university and spreading with several campuses in the city center. Each campus has a nice and unique architectural design and is itself a landmark or icon. The university was setup...
西本願寺に隣接した洋風建築

Reviewed : 2023.05.15

西本願寺に隣接して立つレトロ建築の一つでした。門の正面には洋風建築が目に入り建築当時のイメージを掴む事が出来るようでした。但し、学校敷地内とあって関係者以外が立入る事は難しく、遠目に眺めるだけとしました。
レトロ建築に感激！

Reviewed : 2023.02.14

西本願寺から大学構内に入り、本館はじめ各館を見学しました。重要文化財ばかりの貴重な建物ばかりです。正門も擬宝珠がありこれも重文指定です。本館は擬洋風建築と言われる和洋両方の特徴を活かした明治初期の建物です。