Life in Kyotanabe
Discover the Beauty of Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus

Seasons in Doshisha

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Kyotanabe Campus

Monthly Expenses ofKyotanabe Students
We conducted a survey of 40 students (both International and Japanese) residing inKyotanabe to formulate these budget charts. The three pie charts below show the averageamount of money they spend in a month.

Kyotanabe is a small town in the countryside of Kyoto prefecture. There are various types of apartments
available, supermarkets, restaurants, and other public service providers. The neighborhood is very safeand peaceful which could contribute to a productive study environment.
According to the survey;•This is the average rent cost of a fully-furnished apartment. Self-contained semi-furnished single
apartments in the area can be found cheaper than above. Kyotanabe has a large student
population, so there are a lot of apartments for students here.
•The food budget can fluctuate according to one’s choices of dining in and out. Kyotanabe
campus has some restaurants and cafeterias where you can enjoy a meal. The price of the oncampus meal is about 700 yen.
•In Kyotanabe, it is usually under 10 ℃ in winter and over 30 ℃ in summer. Electricity duringcold winter months and hot summer months can even double depending on the chosen heatingor cooling systems than the amount shown on the pie chart above.
•Some accommodations offer free internet.
Housing
Here is an example of a typical dormitory room.
-Room rent
Water
Internet
Gas/ Electricity

38,000 yen/month
3,000 yen/month
1,100 yen/month
actual expense- Private facilities: bathroom/kitchen/outdoor space forwashing machine- Shared facilities: bicycle parking space/coin-operated
laundry- Location: 14 minutes on foot from Kyotanabe campus

MAPsurrounding Doshisha University
You can buy most of the necessities in Kyotanabe or Miyamaki and have easy access to otherbig shopping malls using the trains.
Other than those shown on the map, many other shops exist such as restaurants, cafes, hairsalons, etc.
There are also izakayas(Japanese pubs), and a delicious hamburger restaurant.

Map Symbols
JR StationKintetsu Station
City Office
Police Office, Police Box
Post Office
Mail Box
Shopping mallSupermarket
Convenience StoreDrug StoreTanabe Parkare the clinics introduced on
the left pageWhat are you worried about?
Transportation
Many apartments are within walking distance fromcampus. Students can get certificates for discounted
train tickets at the Office of Faculty/ Graduate
School of Science and Engineering. Also, there is afree shuttle bus service between Kyotanabe andImadegawa campuses (check Doshisha’s current
student website). The bus runs approximately every
two hours. You need to present your student ID
to board the bus.

Food
Self-catering is the best option
to avoid overspending by means of eating out
or ordering takeout. In the survey, some students
mentioned that there are opportunities toorganize a get-together dinner at the beginning ofeach semester; therefore, be prepared for
additional spending on food and beverages
besides the amount budgeted for in a month.

Scholarship
Various categories of scholarships are available
at Doshisha University for self-financed
students. This is financial assistance forinternational students who meet specificrequirements.
Further information aboutscholarships can be found on the web
page of Office of International
Students. Scan the QR code to visit
the page.

Part-time job
International students can search for part-timejobs through genuine online platforms.
While having a certain level of Japanese
language proficiency is an advantage, students
are still able to find jobs that require
proficiency in other languages. For example, apart-time English teaching job is available forinternational students.

You can find answers here!
Hospital

First, consult with the health center on campus. Alternatively, go to a
hospital that accepts international students.
Below are hospitals that accept foreigners around the university.
Internal medicine:o Miyamaki Central Clinic(advance call required)o Kyotanabe Central Hospital(possible with a friend whocan interpret)​o Takemura Clinic
o Matsumae Cardiology Clinic
Orthopedics:o Iwata Orthopedic Clinic(advance call required)​o Yamamoto Orthopedic Surgery​
Otolaryngology:o Murakami Clinic​
You can check their locations on the map (on the right page)!
Phone services
Students can choose from different phone carriers
depending on their preferences and budget. There
are phone service providers in Shintanabe thatstudents can visit to learn more about their service
plans. Students are advised to check in advancethat their current smartphone can be used withJapanese cell phone carriers.

You can check the location on the map(the right page)!

Housing

Once you have decided to enter Doshisha,
the university will introduce you torecommended places to live. You can alsofind an apartment through real estate agentsaffiliated with the university. We share theinformation about a typical dormitory roomin the Housing section on the “Monthly
Expenses of Kyotanabe Students” page.

Do you know where we are?
Kyotanabe Campus is located conveniently in the middle of the Kansai area which makes it accessible tomajor sightseeing places. The Kansai area is unique and famous for its rich nature, long history, andtraditional culture.
Here are some interesting places to visit:
Nara

Kyoto
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Nishiki market

1h

1.5h

Nara park
Tōdai-ji Temple
Kofuku-ji Temple

0.5h

Kobe--

Osaka
Kobe Harborland
Chinatown
Mt. Rokko
Kobe Oji Zoo

1h-Osaka Aquarium
Osaka castle
UmedaNamba

You can reach these destinations easily by train!
Additionally, the Kansai area of western Japan has long been famous for its authentic food culture. Many
well-known Japanese dishes came from this area. For example: Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Kushiage,
Kitsune Udon, Yatsuhashi, and Uji Green Tea.

Make sure not to miss any of the opportunities that Kyotanabe campus has to offer!
Looking for more information for your journey in Kyotanabe city?
Additional information can be found below to help you start your new adventure!
1. Tourism Associationof Kyotanabe city

2. An English brochurewith a map ofKyotanabe city

3. Kyotanabe City web pagefor foreign residents

4. Feel Japan

The page includes
sightseeing spots in
Kyotanabe that will begreat to visit on yourday off.

The page includes
events and services
occurring in the city of
Kyotanabe.

The page has helpful
information regarding natural
disasters, consultation
services for foreigners, etc.

The video
showcases Japaneseculture througheveryday life on
Kyotanabe campus.

This brochure was made by the AY2022 Co-learning program.