Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus

Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus is an educational site in Kyoto that combines historic Meiji-era buildings with modern facilities. The grounds include Harris Science Hall, Doshisha Chapel, and Yushukan, all protected structures that continue to serve as working classrooms and offices.

The campus was founded in 1876 as a place where Western and Japanese teaching methods would meet. This vision shaped the development of the site and its role in education for more than a century.

Walking through the campus, you see buildings from the Meiji period that reflect a blend of Japanese and Western design. These structures shaped how people here think about education and cultural exchange.

The campus sits in central Kyoto and is easily reached by public transportation. You can walk around freely, and the university offers guided tours through the historic buildings.

The protected buildings do not function as museums but as active learning spaces where students study and work daily. This gives the site's history a living presence that goes beyond simple preservation.

Location: Kamigyō-ku

Inception: 1876

Part of: Doshisha University

Website: https://doshisha.ac.jp/information/campus/imadegawa/imadegawa.html

GPS coordinates: 35.03008,135.76078

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51