Student support services

(1) Facilities for extracurricular activities newly constructed on the West Campus (Box House)

The facilities, which were newly built in 2009, consist of a one-storied building and 4 three-storied buildings that have 42 club/circle rooms, 22 common rooms for use by groups without their own clubrooms, 21 shared storage rooms, 2 rooms used for practicing musical instruments, and 4 shared workrooms.

(2) Complete renovation of Shirahama Seaside House

Shirahama Seaside House, which was completely renovated in 2008, is a one-storied wooden house with 2 Japanese-style rooms and 3 Western-style rooms and the capacity to accommodate 30 guests. In Nanki Shirahama, the house is directly located on the seafront. Many visitors come to swim in the sea, windsurf, and hold training camps, among other activities.

(3) Opening of Shigakogen Hutte (Shiga Highlands Hutte)

Shigakogen Hutte was donated to the Ski Race Club alumni in 2009. This wooden cabin with 2 aboveground floors and a concrete-built storage room in the basement has 2 Japanese-style rooms and 5 Western-style rooms, and it can accommodate up to 28 guests. The cabin is located in the Shiga Highlands, and guests can access the lift station on skis. They stay in the cabin to enjoy skiing in winter, go mountain climbing in summer, or hold training camps.

(4) Renovation of Kitashirakawa Sports Hall (training camp facilities)

Renovation work was carried out in 2010. This hall, a two-storied reinforced concrete building, has 6 rooms to accommodate up to 90 persons, a meeting room, a training room, and a shower room. Clubs/circles use this hall for training camps and other events.

(5) Renovation of gymnasiums, grounds, tennis courts, etc.

Each campus is equipped with various gymnastic facilities, including a gymnasium, tennis courts, and training rooms, which are used for club/circle activities and gymnastics classes. The university provides support necessary for renovation and maintenance of these facilities and areas.

(6) Support for facilities, equipment for extracurricular activities, etc.

The university provides support to its official athletic and cultural clubs and circles by maintaining and lending the facilities and equipment necessary for their activities.

Link: https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/current/campus-life/extracurricular-activities

(7) Support for Kyoto University November Festival, Sports Festival, etc.

The university provides support for the November Festival of Kyoto University, which is held late in November every year, sports festivals including the Seven Universities Athletic Meet, and the Kyoto Intercollegiate Festa organized chiefly by students in Kyoto Prefecture.

Link: http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/current/campus-life/event/november-festival-festival-eve

(8) Creation of the Student Consultation Room

Students acting as consultants give advice to their peers about various matters such as volunteer activities, event planning, and exchanges with local communities. Those who serve as advisors are experienced and highly motivated students, and some of them are winners of the President Award.

Link: http://www.gssc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/counsel/english.html

(1) Concerts and noh (no-gaku) performances

The university hosts events that offer opportunities for exposure to traditional Japanese entertainment, culture, and music, and for literacy development. In June each year, a concert with famous musicians is held at the Kyoto Concert Hall in celebration of the anniversary of Kyoto University's foundation. In December, a noh and kyogen appreciation event is held in Kyoto Kanze Nohplay Theater.

Link: http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/education-campus/campus_event/extra (in Japanese)

(2) Participation in the Campus Members System

The university's Campus Members System is designed to provide students with opportunities to study culture and history in cooperation with museums and galleries in Kyoto and surrounding areas. Currently, under this system, admission discounts and other services are available at Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and the Chado Research Center Galleries.

(3) Student commendation (Kyoto University President Award)

The Kyoto University President Award is given to individuals and groups that have produced outstanding academic achievements, obtained excellent results in nationwide contests in their extracurricular activities, or gained a high reputation for their social contributions through volunteer activities, thereby remarkably increasing Kyoto University's prestige and serving as models for their peers.

Link: http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/about/honors/presidents/about-the-kyoto-university-presidents-award

(4) School-supported student volunteer programs

Based on an agreement on cooperation with the Kyoto City Board of Education, students who have high levels of expertise and skills, who seek active involvement in classroom teaching, or who aspire to become teachers are engaged in volunteer activities in municipal schools, kindergartens, and the like.

Link: http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/current/campus-life/extracurricular-activities/volunteer-activities-school-supported-programs

(1) Renovation of student dormitories

The university has four student dormitories (Yoshida-Ryo, Kumano-Ryo, Joshi-Ryo (Women's Dorm), and Muromachi-Ryo), and provides support necessary for renovation and maintenance of these facilities.

(2) Renovation of canteens, stores, etc.

The university has cafeterias, coffee shops, stores, and restaurants on every campus, and these facilities help students improve their dietary lives and enrich their lifestyles. The university provides support necessary for renovation and maintenance of these facilities.