In February, I visited Kyoto again for the first time in 2 years. On the first day, I also paid Ryukoku Daigaku (Ryukoku University) a visit. I studied at Ryukoku 龍谷 (龍 = Dragon /谷 = Valley) in 2006 as a part of an exchange with my home University in Germany. Although almost 4 years have passed since then, I remember my time there quite clearly. Now, coming back to this place seems more than nostalgic. Many things have changed but some are still as I remember them.
The University is located near Fukakusa Station 深草駅 on the Keihan 京阪 line in southern Kyoto, Fushimi district 伏見区.
The face of the entrance changed a lot. Now it is much greener than when I used to study there.
Also, more banks have been installed. I don't remember so many places to sit.
The front of the library looks still the same.
The prestigious ceremony hall. I wonder what this sculpture thing is in front of the building.
The University is heavily influenced by Buddhism. In fact, Ryukoku University belongs to one of the main temples in Kyoto located near Kyoto station京都駅, the Nishi Honganji 西本願寺.
The wide area on campus changed a lot. It looks much cleaner and friendlier now.
The red bricks are typical for the architectural style of the University.
In contrast to many other parts in Japan, there are trash cans on campus.
The entrance to the cafeteria.
Building 4. The international office for exchange students used to be in this building. Apparently it was moved to another building and instead, the health center is now in its place.
I was walking this way a lot.
View from the outside, some truck parking.
Sign leading the way to the Fushimi Inari 伏見稲荷 main shrine nearby.
The University is located near Fukakusa Station 深草駅 on the Keihan 京阪 line in southern Kyoto, Fushimi district 伏見区.
The face of the entrance changed a lot. Now it is much greener than when I used to study there.
Also, more banks have been installed. I don't remember so many places to sit.
The front of the library looks still the same.
The prestigious ceremony hall. I wonder what this sculpture thing is in front of the building.
The University is heavily influenced by Buddhism. In fact, Ryukoku University belongs to one of the main temples in Kyoto located near Kyoto station京都駅, the Nishi Honganji 西本願寺.
The wide area on campus changed a lot. It looks much cleaner and friendlier now.
The red bricks are typical for the architectural style of the University.
In contrast to many other parts in Japan, there are trash cans on campus.
The entrance to the cafeteria.
Building 4. The international office for exchange students used to be in this building. Apparently it was moved to another building and instead, the health center is now in its place.
I was walking this way a lot.
View from the outside, some truck parking.
Sign leading the way to the Fushimi Inari 伏見稲荷 main shrine nearby.
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