Kyoto Institute of Technology Guide

The Campus

KIT Main Campus is divided into east and west section by one public street. The SUGAR EXPO venue is the 60th anniversary hall which is right by the central gate on the east side. By western standards, the campus is quite compact and can be easily traversed in under ten minutes.

Getting to Campus

The most convenient option is the subway Karasuma Line. Take the train to Matsugasaki Station (K02) and exit 1. The walk to the central gates is about 8 minutes.

If you're not near the subway line, particularly on the east side of the Kamo River, consider taking the bus. You can find real-time bus routes and timetables using Google Maps. However, be aware that Kyoto buses can experience delays due to traffic congestion and hordes of tourists. 

Eating on Campus

Located on the west side of campus, Ortus, the main dining hall, offers affordable and tasty food (for a university). They even have English signage, which can be quick entertaining (unintentionally). Be prepared for crowds between 11:50 and 12:30, which is the peak lunch hour. If you are looking for quick bit, there's a convenient snack shop on the second floor of the same building.

You can also grab a bit from one of the several food trucks that will set up shop around the center gates.

For all options, you can only pay by cash.

Smoking

There is only one designated smoking area available on campus. Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors and outdoors everywhere else on campus. Also, smoking is prohibited in the streets of Kyoto. Do not step outside of campus boundaries to smoke, as it may result in complaints from neighboring residents.