Rakuyū Kaikan

The Rakuyū Kaikan stands on Kyoto University's Yoshida Campus, featuring Mission Revival architectural elements with Spanish and Mexican influences throughout its structure.

Architect Keiichi Morita completed this building in 1925, marking a period when Japanese institutions incorporated international architectural styles into their campus designs.

The hall functions as a center for academic exchanges, hosting international seminars and symposiums that connect scholars from different countries at Kyoto University.

The building contains multiple rooms for meetings and events, maintaining its original function while serving modern educational needs on the university campus.

This structure holds official recognition as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, preserving architectural elements from the early 20th century.

Location: Sakyō-ku

Inception: 1925

Architects: Keiichi Morita

Architectural style: Mission Revival architecture

Website: https://kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/about/facilities/campus/rakuyu

GPS coordinates: 35.02200,135.77934

Latest update: March 15, 2025 07:51