Bukkyo University Home Page Foreign Language English Page Campus Life Banks of the Kamo River, with cherry blossoms in all their glory Bukkyo University is located in Kyoto, a city famous throughout the world. The ancient capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years, Kyoto is rich in notable Japanese cultural assets.
Many Japanese people revere Kyoto, feeling the city represents Japanese sensibilities.
Japan has four distinct seasons, and Kyoto is especially renowned for its variety of beautiful views in each season. Seasonal changes at the campus of Bukkyo University are also of great beauty. Particularly at the onset of spring, various events for welcoming freshmen are held in a lively atmosphere on the campus, amid resplendent cherry blossoms and azaleas. Bukkyo University has a two-semester system. July is the season when Kyoto is crowded with tourists, who come to see the Gion Festival.