Highlights
- 12000+ temples & shrines
- 2University city (Kyoto Univ, Doshisha)
- 3Best traditional Japanese culture
- 4Near Osaka (15 min Shinkansen)
- 5Many scholarships for students
Recommended Areas
Sakyo-ku (左京区)
Near Kyoto University, many students
Fushimi-ku (伏見区)
More affordable area, near Fushimi Inari
Transportation
Kyoto City Bus (most common), JR, Hankyu, Keihan — IC card. 1-day bus pass ¥700. Bicycles very popular.
Halal Food
20+ halal restaurants, mainly in tourist areas. Gion & Kyoto Station. Halal eateries near universities.
Indonesian Community
PPI Kyoto, Islamic Center Kyoto, Indonesian student communities at universities.
Cost of Living
| Average Rent | ¥45,000–¥70,000/bulan |
| Cost of Living | ¥110,000–¥180,000/bulan |