The Kyoto International Community House Northern Higashiyama

The Kyoto International Community House has a lot to offer the short-term visitor, including a library with international papers and magazines, free internet and wifi.

For most foreigners setting up shop in Kyoto, the Kyoto International Community House is their first stop: the vast message board lists jobs, apartments for rent, goods for sale and even personal ads for lovelorn singles. There’s also free wifi and several internet terminals, as well as a library with magazines and newspapers from all over the world. As if that weren’t enough, they even offer free Japanese lessons and even free legal counseling. There’s even a coffee shop where you can chill out and admire the views of the wonderful garden and a TV usually playing CNN or BBC. It’s a very short walk from Nanzen-ji Temple, which makes it the perfect place to cool down or warm up after a bit of temple hopping.

English address:
2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku

Japanese address:
左京区粟田口鳥居町2-1

Opening hours:
9am-9pm
Closed Monday, open Monday when Monday is a national holiday
Closed Tuesday when preceding Monday is a national holiday

Admission:
Free

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
5min walk from Keage Station, Tozai subway line

Telephone: 752-3010

Website: Official Website (English)

Where Is This Place Located?

• Open the Kyoto map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

Near To Here:
The Kyoto International Community House is located in Kyoto’s Northern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Northern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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