2026/7/17

On Monday, July 13, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) held a field trip for participants in the Kyoto Intensive Japanese Program (Summer 2026).

On Monday, July 13, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) held a field trip for participants in the Kyoto Intensive Japanese Program (Summer 2026).
It was a splendid day for all participants, who experienced firsthand the culture and rich natural scenery of Kyoto while deepening their understanding of Japanese culture.

Their first activity for the day was hands-on Kyo-Yuzen dyeing.
Each student dyed their own unique handkerchief pattern and experienced the deep-reaching culture of this traditional craft.
Next, they rode out to Arashiyama on the Keifuku Electric Railroad, a long-beloved streetcar network in Kyoto known locally as "Randen."
For this outing, students enjoyed their very own reserved, private-use train car, from which they took in beautiful summer scenes of Kyoto as they rolled along.

After filling up on traditional Kyoto-style cuisine at a lunch buffet, the students took part in Zen Buddhist meditation at Tenryu-ji Temple.
Enveloped in silence within the temple grounds, the international students forgot their daily worries and refreshed themselves both in body and mind.
They concluded their visit with some free time to explore the temple's elegant garden and walk around the Arashiyama area, experiencing in their own ways the history and pristine nature of Kyoto.

The field trip was a meaningful experience that provided international students with opportunities to personally experience many different sides of Kyoto and further their understanding of Japanese culture.

For more details, visit the official Instagram account of the KUFS Japanese Studies Center for International Students.

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