The Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS), Kyoto University
Yoshida South Campus, Sakyo-Ward, Bldg Number 87 >> Access
Kyoto University
Kyoto University is the second oldest and second largest national university in Japan. In its history of about 130 years, KU has produced prominent scientists in various research areas, including thirteen Nobel Prize laureates, and a number of graduates who have played leading roles both domestically and internationally.
Kyoto City
Kyoto - the old capital for 1100 years, a historical town
Kyoto is a historical town with approx. 1.5M people. Having been the capital of Japan from 794, Kyoto has long been the center of traditional arts, science and many culture for 1100 years until Tokyo replaced some parts as the new capital in 1868. It presents itself as the city with universities of outstanding international reputation and as the headquarters of innovative centers in the field of research and technology.
