Kyoto Saga University of Arts

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Japan's traditional culture and Buddhism cultivate spirituality as a foundation, and within the sphere of this activity, creativity is nurtured. This is the educational philosophy of our university. The area around Arashiyama is rich in cultural inheritance and blessed with tourism resources. With roots connected to Daikakuji Temple, Saga Art Junior College was opened as a two-year college in 1971. In April 2001, Kyoto Saga University of Arts was established. At the same time, the Junior College developed into the faculty of Junior College.

The Institution provides a modern higher education based on the spiritual legacies of the founder of Daikakuji Temple, Emperor Saga, and the Great Buddhist teacher and founder of the sect, Kobo Daishi. It fosters creativity and character in its students through broad artistic education and encourages them to realize a prosperous and peaceful society.

Located in the Sagano area of Kyoto's internationally renowned cultural city, we have established a firm foothold on art education here, amidst an environment in which the harmony of nature and culture can be felt. We aim to produce imaginative artists and cultural designers with finely-tuned sensibilities who can contribute to developing an artistic culture of their own country and actively apply their knowledge and skills within the international community. To this end, we have founded KYOTO SAGA UNIVERSITY OF ARTS GRADUATE SCHOOL, KYOTO SAGA UNIVERSITY OF ARTS, and KYOTO SAGA ART COLLEGE.

A broad and flexible sensitivity, a rich and profound sense of beauty, a distinct and irreplaceable individuality.

• We respect our student's personalities and develop their aesthetic sensibility.
• We work for the harmony of tradition and innovation in the field of art and culture.
• We are rooted in the local community and try to contribute to its development.

The Type of Human Resources We Try to Foster:

• Those who study traditional art expression and style and apply their findings to present artistic scenes.
• Those who make full use of state-of-the-art technology and break fresh ground in the field of artistic expression.
• Those who plan and design a rich and cultural living environment from a comprehensive point of view.
• Those who can contribute to the development of society through renovation and activation of local culture.

There exists much beauty in human history. To gain an interest in creativity and encourage students' original works of art, we exhibit many things. Concerning the Art Faculty students, a museum is a place where they can get experience and qualifications to become a curator. We have about 120,000 books and around 900 kinds of periodicals focusing on art, design, and tourism. The library stores many vital books and data and has an audio-visual room where you can view the newest data. There is also Internet access in our free use computer room. All of these things play a role in supporting your education and research.

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