Kyoto International Students Information Site
If you are an international student new to Kyoto, the first thing you should do is sign up to the Kyoto International Students Information Site!
By doing so, you can receive invitations to free events such as classical concerts and "Kyogen" for example. You can also gain access to other useful information.
We also recommend you to enrich your study abroad experience through using the “Ryugakusei Okoshiyasu Pass”, which gives you free access to Nijo Castle, Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Zoo and many other places!
Latest Information
Information on free events, etc. *To apply, you will need a “kokoka Member Site” ID.
| Day | The name of event | Time | Place | Application period | Who can participate | Notes | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 4 (Tue）～May 30(Tue), 2023 | An introduction to the way of Tea | Time： 14:00～16:00 |
kokoka Kyoto International Community House Annex(The closest station： Keage Station（City Subway Tozai Line） | Mar.1 (Wed）～Apr. 11（Tue), within capacity |
12 participants(first apply, first basis) |
8 classes |
Apply |
| Apr. 14 (Fri), 2023 | The 677th Subscription Concert "Friday Night Special" | Opening Time：19:30pm Admission time：18:30 |
Kyoto Concert Hall, Main Hall (The closest station： Kitayama Station（Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line） | Application is closed | Designated schools International Students 100 people | one person can apply for up to 2 tickets If there are many applications, the participants will be chosen in a draw. Please check your schedule carefully before you apply. In case you have chosen, but cannot participate, please inform us immediately. |
Apply |
| Apr.23（Sun） | Welcome Party and Seminar for Foreigners | 2:00pm～ （13:30 admission starts） |
kokoka Kyoto International Community House (Closest station：Kyoto City Subway Keage Station（Tozai Line） |
March 31（Fri）～ | Seminar：Foreigners 70 ppl、Exchange Meeting：everyone is welcome Registration required. First come, first served. Please check you schedule before you apply. |
【Fee】free、 |
Apply |
Log into the “kokoka Member Site”.
From the “kokoka Member Site” you can sign up for the “Kyoto International Students Information Site”, apply for the “PICNIK” (Program for InterCultural Nexus In Kyoto), and kokoka’s email newsletter.
kokoka Family Program
The "kokoka Family Program" involves matching Kyoto families with international students to support their life in Kyoto.
PICNIK (Program for InterCultural Nexus in Kyoto)
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Ryugakusei Okoshiyasu Pass
What is the Ryugakusei Okoshiyasu Pass?
If you are an international student in Kyoto, in order to enrich your experience here you are able to enter various locations free of charge. When you visit a given location, you will need to show the “Ryugakusei Okoshiyasu Pass” (provided here) and your student ID card.
| Eligibility | Designated Schools (Please check if you belong to a designated school to confirm eligibility) |
|---|---|
| Usable Period | July - August，January - February Locations able to visit throughout the year: Kyoto Tower (～2023/3/31, except 8/16 and 1/1), Garden Museum Hiei (4/23 (Saturday) - 12/4 (Sunday), closed on Thursday. Please contact directly for further information) |
| Number of times it can be used | Unlimited |
| Facilities | List of facilities you can enter |
Ryugakusei Okoshiyasu Pass for Japanese Students
If a Japanese student is with an international student and both belong to designated schools, then they too can gain free access to various locations free of charge. Please note that the number of Japanese students should be the same as, or less than the number of international students. At the entrance of the venue, the Japanese student will need to show their student ID card and display the Ryugakusei Okoshiyasu Pass (for Japanese students) to staff.
Facilities you can enter with the Ryugakusei Okoshiyasu Pass
- 1. Nijo Castle
- 2. Murin-an
- 3. Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (only the collection room)
- 4. Kyoto City Zoo
- 5. Kyoto International Manga Museum
- 6. Kyotomangekyo Museum
- 7. Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth
- 8. Kyoto Municipal Museum of School History
- 9. Otani University Museum
- 10. Kyoto Institute of Technology Museum and Archives
- 11. Kyoto University Museum
- 12. Kyoto Museum for World Peace (temporarily closed for renovations)
- 13. Forest of Life
- 14. Ryukoku Museum（series exhibition only）
- 15. Kyoto Botanical Gardens
- 16. Old Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
- 17. Tomomi Iwakura former secluded residence
- 18. Kyoto Tower
- 19. Garden Museum Hiei
Designated Schools
| Universities etc. | 1. | Ikenobo College |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Otani University | |
| 3. | Kyoto Kacho University and Kacho Junior College | |
| 4. | Kyoto University | |
| 5. | Kyoto University of foreign Studieｓ・Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Languages | |
| 6. | Kyoto University of Education | |
| 7. | Kyoto College Of Economics | |
| 8. | Kyoto Institute of Technology | |
| 9. | Kyoto Sangyo University | |
| 10. | Kyoto Women's University | |
| 11. | Kyoto City University of Arts | |
| 12. | Kyoto Seika University | |
| 13. | Kyoto University of Arts and Design | |
| 14. | Kyoto Tachibana University | |
| 15. | Kyoto Prefectual University | |
| 16. | Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine | |
| 17. | Kyoto Pharmaceutical University | |
| 18. | Kyoto Koka Women's University | |
| 19. | Kyoto Saga University of Arts | |
| 20. | Shuchiin University | |
| 21. | Doshisha University | |
| 22. | Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts | |
| 23. | Kyoto Notre Dame University | |
| 24. | Hanazono University | |
| 25. | Bukkyo University | |
| 26. | Ritsumeikan University | |
| 27. | Ryukoku University | |
| 28. | Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics | |
| 29. | Heian Jogakuin College | |
| 30. | Kyoto University of Advanced Science | |
| 31. | Kyoto Seizan College | |
| 32. | Kyoto Arts and Crafts University | |
| 33. | Kyoto Bunkyo University | |
| 34. | Seian University of Art and Design | |
| 35. | Fukuchiyama University | |
| 36. | Kyoto College of Medical Science | |
| 37. | Meiji University of Integrative Medicine | |
| 38. | Osaka Medical and Pharamaceutial University | |
| 39. | Kyoto Study Center, the Open University of Japan | |
| Japanese Language Schools | 1. | ARC Academy Kyoto |
| 2. | Kyoshin Language Academy Kyoto Central | |
| 3. | Academy of Kansai Language School | |
| 4. | Kyoto International Academy of Japanese Language | |
| 5. | Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center | |
| 6. | KJLS Kyoto Japanese Language School | |
| 7. | Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language | |
| 8. | Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School | |
| 9. | Kyoto Reigaku International Academy | |
| 10. | Kyoto YMCA Kokusai Fukushi Training School | |
| 11. | JCL Foreign Language School | |
| 12. | Nihongo Center | |
| 13. | Kyoto Shugetsu Gakuen | |
| 14. | Katugaku Shoin | |
| 15. | SCG Japan Language School | |
| 16. | Japan International Language Academy Kyoto | |
| 17. | YIC Kyoto Japanese Academy | |
| 18. | ISI Language School, Kyoto | |
| 19. | Kamei Gakuen Japanese Language School Kyoto School | |
| 20. | Kyoto Asuka Academia | |
| 21. | Kyoto Gengo Bunka Gakuin | |
| Kyoto Prefecture Advanced Vocational Schools | 1. | Kyoto Architectural College |
| 2. | Kyoto School of Architecture | |
| 3. | College YIC Kyoto Institute of Technology University | |
| 4. | Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kamogawa Campus | |
| 5. | Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kyoto Ekimae Campus | |
| 6. | Kyoto Computer Gakuin Rakuhoku Campus | |
| 7. | Kyoto Institute of Automobile Technology | |
| 8. | Kyoto Piano Technology College | |
| 9. | Nissan Automobile Technical College | |
| 10. | Traditional Arts Super College of Kyoto | |
| 11. | Kyoto Butsugen Medical College of Accupuncture | |
| 12. | Kyoto Butsugen Medical College of Accupuncture | |
| 13. | Kyoto Barber & Beauty College | |
| 14. | Amuse Hair Beauty College | |
| 15. | Kyoto Beauty College | |
| 16. | YIC Kyoto Beauty College | |
| 17. | Kyoto Culinary Institute | |
| 18. | Kyoto Pastary & Bakery Art College | |
| 19. | Kyoto College of Nutritional & Medical Sciences | |
| 20. | Kyoto College of Social Welfare | |
| 21. | Kyoto Medical Welfare College | |
| 22. | Kyoto YMCA Kokusai Fukushi Training School | |
| 23. | Kyoto College of Welfare | |
| 24. | Kyoto Animal College | |
| 25. | Kyoto Institute of Design | |
| 26. | Kyoto College of Hotel, Tourism & Bridal Management | |
| 27. | Ohara College of Business and Bookkeeping | |
| 28. | Kyoto Public Official & IT Accounting College | |
| 29. | Yukiwasai Japanese Dressmaking College | |
| 30. | Academie de Ballet de Kyoto | |
| 31. | Urasenke Konnichian | |
| 32. | Sundai Preparatory School Kyoto School | |
| 33. | Kyoto Career College of Foreign Languages | |
| 34. | Ayabe Motor Driving School | |
| 35. | Fukuchiyama Driving School | |
| 36. | Otani Senshu Gakuin | |
| 37. | Gion Girls Crafts School | |
| 38. | Higashiyama Girls Crafts School | |
| 39. | Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin | |
| 40. | Knitted Fashion College | |
| 41. | Butsuryu College | |
| 42. | Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini School of Nursing | |
| 43. | Kyoto College of Health and Hygiene | |
| 44. | Kinki Technical College of Nursing | |
| 45. | Kyoto College of Dental Hygienists & Technicians | |
| 46. | Kyoto Culture College | |
| 47. | Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daiichi School of Nursing | |
| 48. | Kyoto Prefectural School of Nursing | |
| 49. | Rakuwakai Kyoto Health School | |
| 50. | Kyoto Medical Association Nursing School | |
| 51. | Kyoto Chuo Nursing and Insurance College | |
| 52. | Kyoto Katsura Nursing School | |
| 53. | National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
| 54. | Fukuchiyama College of Medical Association | |
| 55. | Maizuru Medical Center's Nursing School | |
| 56. | Maizuru YMCA International Welfare College | |
| 57. | Nantan School of Nursing | |
| 58. | Fukuchiyama Municipal Hospital Nursing School | |
| 59. | Seiwa High School | |
| 60. | Gojo Dressmaking Girls College | |
| 61. | Kyoto 3D Design School | |
| 62. | Kyoto Prefecture Driving School | |
| 63. | Sonobe Driving School | |
| 64. | Kyoto Maizuru Driving School | |
| 65. | Fuji Gakuen | |
| 66. | Kamo Rapid Calculation School | |
| 67. | Chosokabe Hamako Ballet School | |
| 68. | Kamogawa Gakuen | |
| 69. | Miyakokado School | |
| 70. | Yasumoto Music School | |
| 71. | Kyoto-Koku Gakuin | |
| 72. | Honmonhokkeshu School | |
| 73. | Chisan Professional College | |
| 74. | Daigoyama School of Buddhism | |
| 75. | Kyoto Korean Elementary School | |
| 76. | Kyoto International School | |
| 77. | Kyoto Korean Junior High-High School | |
| 78. | Kyotochosen Daini Shokyu School | |
| 79. | Kinyobi Ishin | |
| 80. | Research Campus | |
| 81. | Kawaijuku Kyoto School | |
| 82. | Sundaiyobigakko Kyoto Minami School | |
| 83. | Shinzemi Kyoto | |
| 84. | Labor Academy (Kyoto Worker Academy) | |
| 85. | Kyoto Shinmei School | |
| 86. | Kyoto International University | |
| 87. | Doshisha International Academy | |
| 88. | YIC Kyoto General Pet College | |
| 89. | Kyoto College of Dental Hygiene | |
| 90. | Kyoto Iken Professional School | |
| 91. | Kyoto Kinki Joho Upper Secondary Specialized Training School |