Kyoto
City Info
- Kyoto Prefectural Office - Official prefectural government site.
- Kyoto City International Foundation - Support services, events, and resources for international residents.
- Kyoto International Community House - Community space with a library, counseling, and events.
- Kyoto Visitor's Guide - Comprehensive visitor and resident info.
- Kyoto Travel Guide - Official tourism portal.
- Kyoto Northern Region Relocation Portal - Vacant properties, jobs, and subsidies for northern Kyoto.
Rural Kyoto
If you're looking outside the city center, the northern Kyoto relocation portal lists vacant houses (akiya), local jobs, and financial support for newcomers.
Housing
- Kyoto Apartment - Apartment search for the Kyoto area.
- Kyoto City Housing Service Company - Public housing inquiries. Phone: 075/681-0541
- Able Company Fushimi-ten - Real estate agency. Phone: 075/601-6251
Transportation
- Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau - Bus and subway info.
- Keihan Railway - Connects Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga.
- Kyoto Cycling Project - Guided cycling tours around the city.
Healthcare
- Japan Baptist Hospital - Phone: 075/781-5191
- Kyoto City Clinic for Emergency Illness - Phone: 075/811-5072
- East-West Psychotherapy Service - English-speaking mental health support. Phone: 075/724-1356
Education
- Kyoto University - One of Japan's most prestigious universities.
- Ritsumeikan University - Large private university with English-taught programs.
- Doshisha University - Well-regarded private university in central Kyoto.
- Kyoto University of Foreign Studies - Focused on language and international studies.
- Kyoto Institute of Technology - Engineering and design programs.
- Kyoto International School - K-8 international school.
- Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies - Semester and year-long study abroad programs.
- Kyoto One-Stop Business Center - Support services for foreign entrepreneurs starting a business in Kyoto.
Media
- Kyoto Journal - English-language journal covering culture, art, and sustainability.
- Kyoto Shimbun News - Local news in English.